Tahini
Salted Chocolate–Tahini Bliss Balls
These two-biters are just fudgy and chocolaty enough to satisfy a sweet tooth craving. Consider them an indulgent energy bite: Keep 'em in the fridge, then grab one when the craving hits.
By Molly Baz
Roasted Sweet Potatoes With Miso-Tahini Sauce
That three-ingredient sauce can go on anything. Double batch = necessary.
By Lauren Schaefer
Tahini-Ranch Dressing
We would never ask you to use your blender if it didn’t make a smoother and better dressing. The effort is worth it; you’ll have enough sauce to get you through a week of lunches.
By Chris Morocco
Roasted Squash and Grains with Tahini-Honey
Make a double batch of the tahini-honey sauce at the beginning of the week to use on salads, as a dip for crunchy vegetables, or drizzled over seared salmon.
By Andy Baraghani
Hanger Steak with Tahini and Smashed Charred Beets
When tahini is whisked with just some water, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt, it becomes an all-purpose condiment that can be made ahead and spooned onto nearly any dish.
By Chris Morocco
Radicchio with Tahini and Sesame Seeds
This tahini dressing recipe goes especially well with bitter greens but can also be paired with sweeter lettuces such as Little Gem or romaine.
By Alison Roman
Grilled Broccoli With Avocado and Sesame
Broccoli can take more heat on the grill than you might think; it won’t taste burnt unless you actually set it on fire.
By Gabe Rucker
Roasted Eggplant Sabich Sandwiches
Sabich, a popular Israeli street food, is a pita-busting combination of a bunch of great appetizers.
By Rick Martinez
Roasted Strawberry and Tahini Buttermilk Shake
Using bruised berries, that last little bit of buttermilk in the container, and a scoop of tahini will make you feel both resourceful and well fed.
By Andy Baraghani
Curried Sweet Potato Hummus
A little bit of coconut oil make this curried hummus a complete dream.
By Claire Saffitz
Overnight Oats With Banana, Maple Syrup, and Tahini
Keep a couple of ripe bananas handy and eat this all week.
By Claire Saffitz
Shaved Kohlrabi with Mint, Tahini, and Pistachios
Kohlrabi "bulbs" fall somewhere between the size of golf balls and softballs. The smaller they are, the sweeter they are, which is desirable for this recipe since you're serving them raw.
By Andy BaraghaniPhotography by Alex Lau
Chocolate Halvah and Dark Cherry Concrete
Sesame paste takes the place of hazelnuts in this Nutella-ish concoction. If you don’t want to make the concrete, schmear the chocolate-sesame spread on warm bread and thank us later.
By Rick MartinezPhotography by Alex Lau
Turmeric-Tahini Dressing
A spicy, creamy vibrant dressing that’s equally delicious on grain bowls and hearty salads, like kale.
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Michael Graydon Nikole Herriott
Your New Avocado Toast
This avocado toast recipe is endlessly customizable—thus why we don't include specific amounts.
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Peden + Munk
Grilled Lamb Kefta
Lamb and yogurt is a classic combination. You'll be scraping the plate with pita.
By Dawn PerryPhotography by Alex Lau