Lior Lev Sercarz, founder of spice company La Boìte, considers tahini a must-have ingredient in the kitchen. “It is such a staple item in Israeli food,” says Lev Sercarz, author of “A Middle Eastern ...

A Middle Eastern staple, tahini is a sesame paste made from sesame seeds, with a subtly nutty taste, and silky texture. The word tahini is derived from the Arabic word tahana, which means "to grind." ...

Tahini's nutty, rich flavor profile and creamy texture makes it an indispensable ingredient, and correctly storing it is essential to making the most of its qualities. Most commonly made from hulled ...

A staple in North African, Asian and Middle Eastern countries for millennia, tahini is a beloved sesame-based condiment that first hit the U.S. scene in the 1940s. However, it wasn’t until even more ...

Q. I needed a bit of tahini for a dish and ended up having to buy a huge bottle. Do you have some creative suggestions for how to use it, other than as a dip? I actually saw a recipe for tahini ...

FARGO — My son, Giovanni, is finally home for the summer and one of his first food requests was this Classic Homemade Hummus. A staple in Mediterranean cuisine, this savory chickpea spread became a ...