This lightly seasoned salad was a favorite of mine growing up, close to a sunomono, a Japanese cucumber salad dish. I've added sweet, spiralized carrots here, and Mom likes to add extra fresh ginger to...
Author: Candice Kumai
What's wonderful about challah is that it can be used in so many ways: to sanctify the Sabbath, of course, but just as important, to make French toast, grilled cheese, and croutons and as breading in meatballs....
Author: Einat Admony
Author: Maggie Ruggiero
羌饼 qiang bing is a treat from Shanghai's past. They're a bit like yeasted scallion pancakes that are fluffy and chewy on the inside with a crispy crust outside.
Author: Betty Liu
Smoky bacon, crunchy shredded lettuce, and a zesty dressing-what's not to like?
Author: Bryant Ng
Boneless pork shoulder steaks-aka blade chops-make for a quick dinner in this Hawaiian-inspired, pan-seared dish.
Author: Nate Appleman
A couple tablespoons of yogurt miraculously transform a basic vinaigrette recipe into a new creamy dressing.
Author: Mina Stone
The key to salmon fillets with crackly skin is to start it skin side down in a cold cast-iron pan-as the skillet heats, the skin slowly renders and crisps.
Author: Lauren Stanek
This chicken packs some heat, which is why we paired it with a superclean and cooling crisp fennel salad. If fennel is not your thing, any shaved crunchy veg will do. Try radishes, carrots, or cucumbers...
Author: Andy Baraghani
If you love hummus or baba ghanoush, this dairy-free dip will become a new favorite. Just make sure you have plenty of warm flatbread to scoop it all up.
This super-oishii (delicious) spicy ramen bowl is made with basic pantry staples, such as miso paste and tahini, plus Sriracha for spice! I love adding a bit more Sriracha for heat, and topping it...
Author: Candice Kumai
If you can't eat just one tortilla chip, this is the salsa of your dreams. It transforms chips into a nutty, saucy topping for Mexican-style street corn.
Author: Paola Briseño-González
The appearance of tahini cookies, tahini brownies, and halvah sundaes at restaurants helped boost tahini out of the hummus bowl and into the pastry case. This tahini quick bread recipe will make you a...
Author: Claire Saffitz
The thinner you slice the daikon, the better it will absorb the flavor of the dressing.
Author: Lisa Cheng Smith
Melt tahini with chocolate in whatever shade you please for a glossy bittersweet filling that will sandwich together rich cocoa shortbreads.
Author: Chris Morocco
This serrano chile pepper, lemon, parsley, and tahini condiment goes with everything: sandwiches, crunchy vegetables, and chips.
Author: Andy Baraghani
Instead of deep-frying the broccoli in this sesame noodles recipe, we used a high-heat roasting method.
Salty, lacy-edged Halloumi covered in warm honey and sprinkled with nutty dukkah-what's not to love?
Since the base of this dip is so simple-it's mostly sweet potatoes and tahini-homemade za'atar (a Middle Eastern spice blend) really helps the flavors stand out.
Author: Alexandra Shytsman
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Author: Marcela Valladolid
In this recipe, an easy blondie base comes together in a saucepan and can be baked ahead, while the fruit and maple ripples take just minutes.
Author: Tara O'Brady
One of the many reasons you'll be grateful to have a jar of kimchi in your fridge at all times: this throw-together no-cook toast. It's a low-lift breakfast, lunch, or snack that's ideal for even the laziest...
Author: Andy Baraghani
Use this rich and creamy tehina (also called tahini) sauce to make hummus, or drizzle over meats or vegetables.
Author: Michael Solomonov
Author: Melissa Roberts
Thin asparagus always makes an elegant side dish. Sprinkle it with a hint of red pepper flakes for an impressive presentation. This dish is lovely served with a fish main course.
Looking for a gluten-free way to eat a burger or sandwich without a knife and fork? Look no further than these sesame- and scallion-studded buns.
Author: Anna Stockwell
This gluten-free cracker recipe features a variety of seeds, and the combination of colors and textures is impressive. You can use fewer types-just make sure total volume stays the same.
Author: Anna Jones
Mixing lemon and lime juice, as well as a shot of apple cider vinegar, makes for a much more dynamic dressing than just one type of acid could ever achieve.
Author: Alaina Sullivan
This chilled rice pudding pie is adapted from the popular dessert at MeMe's Diner in Brooklyn, NY. A sesame-stick-crumb crust is covered in a thick layer of coconut milk caramel. It provides a sweet-and-salty,...
Author: Bill Clark
Soba + tahini + avocado? Enough said. This full- meal noodle salad is one of my favorite ways to fill up on good carbs, healthy fats, and plenty of nutrient-rich greens.
Author: Candice Kumai
Sprinkle the chives, sesame seeds, and flaky salt with abandon.
Author: Andy Baraghani
We can't think of a better large-format meat. A leg of lamb is fatty and flavorful, and its size makes it hard to overcook.
Author: Alison Roman
This chile oil combines tons of texture from toasted whole spices and seeds with a just-spicy-enough heat level. Drizzle it over any, literally any, savory food you can think of.
Author: Anna Stockwell
Shirataki noodles are made from the fiber of the konjac plant. Here they're tossed with vegetables and an almond-butter-based sauce for a quick low-carb, vegetarian weeknight dinner.
Author: Kelly LeVeque
If you don't feel like smoking up your kitchen by charring the beans on the stovetop, try grilling or just blanching them instead.
Author: Chris Morocco
These shortcut Egyptian-style falafels are made with frozen edamame and peas instead of the traditional fava beans. Sear them to make the most crunchy surface and pair them with buttery brioche burger...
Author: Shahir Massoud
Author: Larry Steven Londre
The perfect party treat, these two-bite truffles can easily be made ahead of time and are a wonderful accompaniment to a glass of bubbly. In this version, tahini (ground sesame paste) replaces the traditional...
Author: Katherine Sacks