Cooking lemon slices just to this side of burnt adds a layer of complex flavor to this comforting dish.
Author: Andy Baraghani
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
Soy adds saltiness along with a deep color to these skewers; the glaze would also be great on short ribs.
Author: Chris Morocco
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
Author: Patti Robbins
Crispy cumin-roasted chickpeas meet kale, parsley, mint, and a lemony tahini dressing in this refreshing, filling vegan salad.
Author: Hetty McKinnon
This serrano chile pepper, lemon, parsley, and tahini condiment goes with everything: sandwiches, crunchy vegetables, and chips.
Author: Andy Baraghani
Author: Itamar Srulovich
Try the sweet, salty togarashi-spiked dressing tossed with cold noodles or spooned over fish.
Author: Konbi, Los Angeles, CA
A couple tablespoons of yogurt miraculously transform a basic vinaigrette recipe into a new creamy dressing.
Author: Mina Stone
The chicken should be falling-apart tender; if it starts to shred when you plate it, that's a good sign!
Author: Andy Baraghani
Springy ramen noodles and a cilantro-miso sauce bring a welcome twist to a classic.
Author: Andy Baraghani
We took millionaire bars-shortbread plus caramel plus chocolate-and gave them an upgrade (hence, billions) with sesame seeds and tahini. The shortbread is tender, the filling is gooey, and the chocolate...
Author: Sarah Jampel
Author: Rawia Bishara
Try this easy make-ahead steel cut oatmeal recipe with butternut squash and tahini from Lukas Volger's Start Simple cookbook.
Author: Lukas Volger
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
We tested this pie recipe with canned sweet potatoes, but it just wasn't as good. Go fresh or go home.
Author: Josh Walker
David Lebovitz's timeless brownies inspired our own take with a modern sweet tahini swirl.
Author: Chris Morocco
The thinner you slice the daikon, the better it will absorb the flavor of the dressing.
Author: Lisa Cheng Smith
Author: Lisa Ahier
Philosophical question: Is it still a wedge if it isn't smothered in blue cheese and bacon? It's debatable, but we do know that this is a healthyish wedge salad we'd happily eat every day. It's got the...
Author: Andy Baraghani
Author: Kitty Morse
Author: Kay Chun
Transforming cream into butter is one of the most satisfying acts of kitchen alchemy you can perform, and it comes with the bonus of controlling exactly how your butter will taste. The food processor makes...
Author: Anna Stockwell
This salad has enough citrus, almonds and rough-skinned apple to be interesting. A dressing made with honey and clementine zest removes any notion of worthiness.
Author: nigel slater
Melt tahini with chocolate in whatever shade you please for a glossy bittersweet filling that will sandwich together rich cocoa shortbreads.
Author: Chris Morocco
Steeping saffron in hot water releases its color and aroma. If you want a pretty finisher without the expense of saffron, use extra sesame seeds.
Author: Alison Carroll
Both types of tahini should be roughly the same consistency for this halvah recipe-ideally pretty loose and pourable-which makes it easy to marble them. Most black tahini will be great, but Roland and...
Author: Anna Posey
Author: Rozanne Gold
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
Author: Kathy Johnson
A slight twist on scallion noodles: the same savory, lip-smacking flavor but now with a lot of texture from the crunchy, spicy garlic topping.
Author: Andy Baraghani
Author: Colette Rossant
This spelt pie crust is so easy to make, but you can use store-bought instead. Hot smoked trout can replace the smoked salmon for some variation and broccoli could easily replace the kale.
Author: Lorraine Pascale
Sprinkle the chives, sesame seeds, and flaky salt with abandon.
Author: Andy Baraghani
If you don't have both spices, it's okay to omit one or the other.
Author: Sarit Packer
Cooling cucumber salad, perfect for hot days and late night snacks. Cucumber chunks, tossed with sesame oil, seasoned rice vinegar, and chili flakes.
Author: Elise Bauer
Salt and bittersweet chocolate lend a savory, sophisticated edge to this typically saccharine-sweet dessert.
Author: Andy Baraghani