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Fried Meatballs with Tahini Sauce

Be sure to roll the meatballs firmly into the millet so that the tiny grains don't fall off during frying.

Author: Anissa Helou

Whole Corn on the Grill

How to choose corn: Look for tight, squeaky, green husks and rows of kernels that feel taut and full when you run your hands over the cobs.

Author: Andrew Knowlton

Sumac Rubbed Lamb with Minty Artichokes

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

Skillet Charred Summer Beans with Miso Butter

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

Turnips with Spicy Meyer Lemon Dressing

Try the sweet, salty togarashi-spiked dressing tossed with cold noodles or spooned over fish.

Author: Konbi, Los Angeles, CA

Chocolate, Pistachio, and Tahini Truffles

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

Black Sesame Pear Tea Cake

Author: Elizabeth Quijada

Seedy Power Sprinkle

Keep a jar of this seedy sprinkle on your counter to top bowls of yogurt, soup, salad, or anything you want to add a bit of crunch (and healthy fiber and protein!) to, or just eat it straight out of the...

Author: Anna Stockwell

Spinach with Sesame Miso Sauce

Author: Elizabeth Andoh

Buddha Bowl with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Spiced Chickpeas, and Chard

One of our favorite things to make is Buddha bowls. Composed of four elements: a grain, vegetables, a protein, and a sauce; they're so simple, nutrient-dense, and very pretty to serve.

Author: Tracy Pollan

Turmeric Kale Fried Rice

Mom always made a simple fried rice dish for us, particularly when she had leftover white rice, and I watched her create this oishii, one-pan meal using only leftovers! The simple addition of turmeric...

Author: Candice Kumai

Sesame Noodle Salad

Sesame Noodle Salad, so quick and easy! Thin noodles infused with a sesame, honey, soy sauce dressing.

Author: Elise Bauer

Ramen Noodles With Spring Onions and Garlic Crisp

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

Cauliflower "Shawarma"

Author: Itamar Srulovich

Tagine Bil Kok

Author: Kitty Morse

Soy Basted Chicken Kebabs with Sesame Citrus Sprinkle

Soy adds saltiness along with a deep color to these skewers; the glaze would also be great on short ribs.

Author: Chris Morocco

Ice Cream With Saffron Oil And Sesame Wafer

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

Matcha Dipped Strawberries

Matcha and sesame seeds take these strawberries to a place chocolate-dipped berries only dream of. You won't stop at just one.

Author: Claire Saffitz

Braised Chicken With Chickpeas and Swiss Chard

The chicken should be falling-apart tender; if it starts to shred when you plate it, that's a good sign!

Author: Andy Baraghani

Sesame Cucumber Salad

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

Sesame Almond Macaroons

Author: Jean Thiel Kelley

Little Gem Wedge Salad with Tahini Ranch

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

Tahini Billionaire Bars

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

Ramen Noodles with Miso Pesto

Springy ramen noodles and a cilantro-miso sauce bring a welcome twist to a classic.

Author: Andy Baraghani

Maple and Chile Roasted Squash With Quinoa Tabouli

Butternut squash gets brushed with maple-chili oil before roasting and being topped with lemon-tahini dressing and herby quinoa.

Author: Donna Hay

Gluten Free Chocolate Tahini Brownies

David Lebovitz's timeless brownies inspired our own take with a modern sweet tahini swirl.

Author: Chris Morocco

Tehina

Author: Colette Rossant

Shrimp with Ginger Herb Butter

Author: Kathy Johnson

Sesame Salt

Gomasio is the nutty, toasty Japanese wonder condiment we're sprinkling on everything. Make it with white or black sesame seeds-or do a confetti-like mix.

Author: Molly Baz

Sesame Ginger Green Beans

It only takes a few ingredients to liven up green beans by adding a delicious sesame-ginger dressing.

Radishes With Crème Fraîche and Furikake

Furikake, the Japanese seasoning and condiment, comes in many store-bought styles. This streamlined homemade version has just five ingredients and is equally versatile on fish, steamed rice, or roasted...

Author: Andy Baraghani

Thick Tahini Sauce

Author: Rawia Bishara

Black and White Halvah

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

Deconstructed Falafel Salad

Crispy cumin-roasted chickpeas meet kale, parsley, mint, and a lemony tahini dressing in this refreshing, filling vegan salad.

Author: Hetty McKinnon

Hummus Tehina

We love chef Michael Solomonov's hummus all by itself, but it's also an incredible foundation for any seasonal toppings, from harissa-spiced shaved carrots to spiced black-eyed peas to fresh spring...

Author: Michael Solomonov

Salted Chocolate Halva

Salt and bittersweet chocolate lend a savory, sophisticated edge to this typically saccharine-sweet dessert.

Author: Andy Baraghani

Food Processor Butter

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

Spicy Tahini Sauce

Author: Suzanne Husseini

Sweet Potato Miso Pie with Chocolate Sesame Crust

We tested this pie recipe with canned sweet potatoes, but it just wasn't as good. Go fresh or go home.

Author: Josh Walker