1,648 sesame recipes

Chili-glazed tofu over asparagus and rice with a sweet-salty soy-ginger sauce. A 30-minute one-skillet vegetarian dinner using boil-in-bag rice to clear weeknight dinner in under half an hour.

Red lentils, adzuki beans, and mung beans sauteed in sesame oil with mushrooms, water chestnuts, and warm spices like marjoram and nutmeg. A high-protein, plant-based stir-fry that's hearty and filling.

Beef with Chinese steak sauce: flash-fried marinated beef in a sweet-savory hoisin-ketchup sauce, served over puffed bean thread noodles. Chinese-American fusion stir-fry with dramatic crunchy noodle presentation.

Fettuccine with shrimp and scallions in a ginger-chili-soy sauce spiked with pecans and sesame oil. A 25-minute Asian-Italian fusion pasta.

Sautéed eggplant and tofu glazed in a savory miso-honey-sesame sauce served over fluffy bulgur wheat. A high-fiber vegetarian main dish ready in 35 minutes.

Cantonese chicken and snow peas stir-fry: chicken velveted for silky tenderness, then tossed with snow peas, bamboo shoots, and shiitake in a glossy oyster sauce. Restaurant-style stir-fry, easily made gluten-free.

Japanese-inspired rice salad with a wasabi, rice vinegar, and sesame oil dressing. Tossed with crunchy cucumber, red bell pepper, and scallions for a zesty cold side dish.

Finikia are Greek torpedo-shaped semolina cookies scented with orange and cinnamon, baked golden then dipped in a honey-cinnamon syrup and rolled in sesame or walnuts. Traditional Christmas melomakarona.

Baked peppery shrimp marinated in lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes, finished with a drizzle of sesame oil. A spicy, citrusy shrimp dish with bold Asian-inspired flavor.

Wholesome layered bar cookies with a tahini-oat-almond crumb crust and a cocoa filling made from tofu, ricotta, and maple syrup. Sweetened naturally and full of fiber.

Clear chicken broth infused with ginger and white wine, loaded with sauteed shiitake mushrooms, napa cabbage, and wilted spinach finished with sesame oil.

Bakery-sized oatmeal cookies loaded with chopped dates, walnuts, coconut, and sesame seeds, spiced with cinnamon, allspice, and almond extract. Crisp edges, chewy centers.

Whole wheat dough studded with sun-dried tomatoes, chopped olives, and fresh rosemary gets shaped into sesame-topped buns for hearty sandwiches or serving alongside soups.

Chilled penne pasta salad with julienned carrots, zucchini, green onions, and fresh basil in a light sesame-cream dressing. A vibrant make-ahead side dish.

Korean kalbi short ribs marinated in soy sauce, sesame, garlic, ginger, and sugar, then broiled or grilled. Thin-cut, caramelized, and loaded with savory-sweet flavor.

Asian-inspired venison cutlets seared and coated with fresh herbs and sesame oil, served with a ginger-soy pan sauce. A quick, elegant wild game dinner with bold flavor.