Tahini
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Microgreens and Tomato Salad With Tahini Dressing
There are weighty, chopped salads, and then there are delicate, tossed ones, such as this tangle of lacy pea shoots and sweet cherry tomatoes, ideal as a side, snack or light meal. Pea shoots are a type of microgreen, which refers to the tender greens of sprouted herb and vegetable plants. Any variety of microgreen is a good contender for use in this salad, which undergoes a gentle drizzle of a bright and light tahini dressing. Big handfuls of chopped herbs add to the levity, making this salad a great match for shrimp or some lovingly prepared beans.
Chicken Mazemen
Quick and flavorful, mazemen is a brothless ramen that was created in Japan as a quick bite that is both easy to eat and satisfying. This homemade version is simple and easy, thanks to fast-cooking ground chicken and some everyday pantry ingredients that effortlessly create a rich sauce. Swirling tahini into the noodles at the end creates the silky texture. Fresh ramen noodles give a more authentic texture to the dish, but dried ramen also works nicely. A fresh topping of bean sprouts and grated radishes wakes up the dish; chopped cucumbers would be great, too. Enjoy the mazemen warm or at room temperature.
Crispy Beans and Juicy Tomatoes Over Tahini Yogurt
Pantry ingredients – canned beans, garlic and olive oil – turn into a satisfying plant-forward weeknight dinner thanks to the magic of a hot oven. Roasting beans transforms them from soft to shockingly crisp while cherry tomatoes, even out-of-season supermarket ones, morph into glistening, juicy pops of sweetness. While the oven works its charm, whip up a creamy tahini-yogurt sauce brightened by lemon and garlic. The cooling yogurt with warm tomatoes and crispy beans makes for a fun contrast of textures and temperatures. Top it off with arugula dressed with the sweet, garlicky tomato juices and scoop up everything with crusty bread. If you don’t have good yogurt, this meal is also excellent served over Whipped Tofu Ricotta. (Watch Nisha make this recipe on YouTube.)
Chocolate Chip-Tahini Skillet Cookie
With no need to pull out a stand mixer, shape or chill the dough, this tahini skillet cookie makes a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s a sweet solution for casual, last-minute gatherings. For minimal cleanup, the cookie dough comes together directly in the skillet. An inviting, nutty aroma floods the kitchen when the tahini hits the skillet and the sugars are stirred in. (For a toastier taste, allow the melted butter to foam and develop brown specks.) Once the egg and the dry ingredients are incorporated, it’s bake time. The cookie will develop two separate layers in the oven: a crispy, crackly cookie on top, and a soft, gooey, half-baked bottom. Scoop the warm cookie into serving bowls and top with a generous dollop of vanilla ice cream. While this cookie is best served warm, right after baking, the leftovers are delicious eaten like cereal with ice-cold milk, or chopped and sprinkled over a sundae.
Dubai Chocolate
This crunchy, creamy stuffed chocolate bar, created by Sarah Hamouda, has charmed sweet tooths worldwide. Inspired by her favorite childhood dessert, Mrs. Hamouda called her creation “Can’t Get Knafeh of It” and began selling it through her online store FIX Dessert in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As it went viral globally, it became known as “Dubai Chocolate” and inspired many to create their own versions at home. And it’s easy to understand why — the confection is a dreamy combination of pistachio cream and delicate shredded phyllo encased in a snappy shell of silky chocolate. This rendition joins the many homespun recipes from near and far, and includes an exceptionally rich homemade pistachio filling with the ideal balance of salty-sweetness, and an approachable technique to tempering chocolate that anyone can accomplish. (You’ll need silicone chocolate molds and a pastry brush to make this recipe; see the Tips for more details.) And while you understandably may want to keep all four bars to yourself, they do wrap up beautifully for an elegant and impressive gift.