306 sesame recipes

Hamburger cookies made with vanilla wafers as buns, chocolate mint cookies as patties, green-tinted coconut as lettuce, and sesame seed tops. A fun no-bake kids' treat.

Moroccan lamb tagine slow-simmered with saffron, honey, cinnamon, dates, and toasted almonds. A fragrant North African braise with sweet-savory depth in every bite.

Asian vegetable fried rice with broccoli, red pepper, bamboo shoots, and straw mushrooms stir-fried in sesame oil with soy sauce. A low-fat, five-ingredient side dish or light main using frozen mixed vegetables.

Crispy sesame-crusted cheese crackers made with just 3 ingredients: cheddar spread, Bisquick, and toasted sesame seeds. Slice-and-bake snacking at its easiest.

Chilled asparagus salad with pickled red ginger, sesame oil, and soy dressing. A crisp, refreshing Japanese-inspired side dish that takes just 20 minutes to prepare.

Chinese-style wilted greens relish with spinach or garland chrysanthemum, sesame oil, and vinegar. A bright, cold side dish served at room temperature or chilled.

Tahini and hazelnut dip with pan-roasted hazelnuts, garlic, lemon juice, and sesame paste. A nutty, creamy vegan dip with rich toasted flavor that deepens overnight in the fridge.

Nutty, earthy teff grain cakes pan-fried in sesame oil with jalapeno and onion. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, these Ethiopian-inspired savory cakes are crispy outside, soft inside, and incredible with groundnut sauce.

This vegan tofu turkey is the plant-based centerpiece your holiday table needs. Five pounds of pressed tofu shaped into a roast, stuffed with your favorite filling, then basted with nutty sesame oil and soy sauce until golden and crispy.

Creamy miso salad dressing with tahini, Chinese hot mustard, and rice vinegar blended smooth. A savory, umami-rich vegan dressing ready in minutes.

No-bake mini burger cookies made from vanilla wafers, chocolate mint patties, dyed coconut lettuce, and white frosting. A fun kids party treat that looks like tiny hamburgers.

Barbara Tropp's China Moon chili-lemon oil infused with Szechuan peppercorns, red pepper flakes, ginger, and bright lemon zest. Homemade Chinese-inspired condiment for drizzling on noodles, dumplings, or grilled meats.

Yemenite haroset with dates, figs, raisins, walnuts, and almonds blended with sweet wine, cumin, cardamom, and cinnamon. A richly spiced Passover tradition from Yemen.

Stuffed Chinese black mushrooms filled with seasoned crushed tofu, ginger, garlic, sesame, and scallion, then grilled or broiled. A vegan-friendly appetizer with earthy, umami-rich mushroom caps.

Chinese glutinous rice steamed with slivered ham, dried shrimp, mushrooms, and preserved turnip. A savory sticky rice dish cooked low and slow in an earthen pot.

Treat yourself to this succulent chicken dish made with mixed herbs and parmesan cheese.