You may know tahini as the star ingredient in hummus, but this sesame-derived sensation is so much more than that. Tahini adds nuttiness to sauces and dips and richness to desserts (try swirling a ...

Of all the nut butters, cashew butter is your best bet for replacing tahini, (FWIW: we do love almond butter, too). The smooth consistency and subtly bitter nuttiness of cashew butter are reminiscent ...

If I had to choose one ingredient/condiment that’s sadly underrated, it would be tahini. This simple paste of soaked, hulled, toasted then finely ground sesame seeds is an integral part of Middle ...

Tahini lasts forever. OK . . . not quite, but close! According to Seed & Mill, a jar of unopened tahini will last for up to 18 months if stored in a cool, dry place. Once opened, tahini will last for ...

Tahini, the versatile condiment that’s creamy without dairy and nutty without technical nuts, has been a staple in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine for millennia (recent interest in the region ...

This is a Lenten dish I serve on Good Friday, when even olive oil is banned from the table. If you don't like tahini, substitute 4 tablespoons fruity olive oil, and omit the wine or water. Makes 4 to ...

It’s important in the life of a snacker to have a collection of condiments and spreads so vast you’ll never get bored. Or this is what I tell myself when I go hunting in the pantry for my precious ...

Most people don't think of lentils as being "indulgent," but cooking them this way — with sautéed onions and in a modest amount of vegetable broth instead of simply in a large pot of water, plus ...

Tahini is toasted sesame seeds ground down to a paste. The seeds are soaked in water, then crushed and hulled to take off the “coat,” or kernel. The kernels float to the top and are taken out. What’s ...

This whole roasted cauliflower recipe is perfect to feed two people as a main dish or four as a side dish. If you want to feed more, add a second head of steamed cauliflower to the baking sheet, along ...

This recipe is the answer to a multitude of needs this time of year. Need a homemade gift that s out of the ordinary but easy to make? Check. Maybe ...