The tahini-laced eggplant version of this dish is ubiquitous in Arab restaurants and homes across the United States. This dish of mashed vegetables with creamy tahini is more commonly called mutabbal, which means a dish that’s made tastier or more flavorful with spices. When people refer to mutabbal, the default vegetable is eggplant, but it […]
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Tahini Shortbread
Tahini Shortbread is a delicate, buttery cookie with a subtle nutty depth. Crisp at the edges and tender in the center, it takes classic shortbread to a new level with the rich, slightly savory flavor of tahini simple, elegant, and perfect with tea or coffee. Prep Time5minutes minsCook Time20minutes minsChilling Time20minutes minsServings: 6 servings Equipment Ingredients Instructions Choose your own […]
Small-batch Chocolate Chip Tahini Biscotti
Small-batch Chocolate Chip Tahini Biscotti a delightful twist on the classic biscotti, blending nutty tahini with melty pockets of chocolate in every crisp bite. The rich sesame flavor adds a subtle creaminess that perfectly complements the sweetness of the chocolate chips, making each piece both indulgent and sophisticated. Baked in small batches for extra freshness, […]
Thai steak salad w/sweet + spicy tahini dressing and sesame chili-lime cashews.
INGREDIENTS: CASHEWS: 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 1/3 cups raw cashews 1-2 teaspoons honey 1 lime zested STEAK +DRESSING: 1 pound flank steak 2 limes juiced + the zest of 1 lime 2 tablespoons fish sauce don’t be afraid! 2 tablespoons ponzu sauce (or soy sauce but ponzu sauce is best and works better here) 2-3 tablespoons sweet thai chili sauce I used 3 tablespoons 1-2 cloves garlic minced or grated (depending on you taste, I used […]
Broccoli and chickpea salad with green tahini and almonds
Ingredients: broccoli 400 g, cut into small florets tahini 1 tbs lemon juice 1 tbs olive oil 1 tbs fresh coriander ¼ cup(s), leaves fresh flat-leaf parsley ½ cup(s), coarsely chopped chickpeas, canned, rinsed, drained 1 can(s), 400g size can, (1x400g can) tomato(es) 300 g, grape variety, halved roasted almonds ¼ cup(s), (40g), chopped Instructions: Cook broccoli in a small saucepan of boiling, salted […]