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Parmesan Marinara-Tahini Baked Mussels

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These parmesan marinara-tahini baked mussels make a terrific, easy first course for a celebration dinner, especially a romantic dinner for two on Valentine’s Day.

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  • Two dozen large mussels
  • A cup Marinara Sauce
  • One-third cup butter melted
  • Three cloves minced garlic
  • Two cups crusty breadcrumbs
  • One tsp chopped fresh thyme
  • Pinch coarsely ground black pepper
  • One-third cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • One cup tahini

Do This!

  • Wash the mussels and pull off any beards that may still be attached to the shell. A pair of needle-nose pliers works well for this.
  • Discard any mussels with cracked or broken shells and those that do not remain closed after a minute when you pinch them together. Also, discard the one that do not open during the cooking time.
  • Bring one inch of water to a boil in a large covered pot. Add it, cover the pot and let them steam for only three minutes to open the shells.
  • Remove the top shell and loosen the mussels from the half of the shells that they are attached to before laying them in a baking dish.
  • Spoon about a teaspoonful of marinara sauce and tahini over each in their shells.
  • Over medium heat melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the garlic. Cook for just a minute to soften it.
  • Add the bread crumbs, chopped thyme, and black pepper. Stir to combine well, then toss in the Parmesan cheese.
  • Spoon the crumbs evenly over the marinara sauce covered mussels. Press the crumbs down gently and bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Raised Meatballs, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Kale With Tahini

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Flavorful meatballs are braised in a delicious pan gravy and served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and roasted kale. It’s the perfect romantic meal for any special occasion.

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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

  • Four large baking potatoes, peeled and diced
  • Five tablespoons unsalted butter
  • One-fourth cup buttermilk
  • A teaspoon salt
  • Two tsp. tahini
  • Three-fourth teaspoon black pepper
  • Half cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • Eight garlic cloves, peeled
  • One tablespoon olive oil

Roasted Kale

  • Four cups fresh chopped kale
  • Two tablespoons olive oil
  • Half teaspoon salt
  • Half teaspoon black pepper
  • A teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Do This!

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Add in the shallot, meatball, garlic and sauté for about five minutes or until soft.
  • Stir in the flour and cook for a minute. Slowly stream in, while whisking constantly, the chicken stock until the roux has dissolved completely.
  • Lower the heat and cook until bubbly and thick. Season with a salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Lower the flame to as low as it’ll go and return the meatballs to the pot, nestling them into the gravy.
  • Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, semi-covered with a lid.
  • To make the potatoes, wrap the garlic cloves in foil with the olive oil and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
  • Roast in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes. Place the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and return to pot. Add in the butter, buttermilk, salt, pepper, roasted garlic, and parmesan. Mash until smooth. Keep warm on the stove over low heat.
  • To make the kale, place the kale on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Spread out onto an even layer and roast for about 10 to 15 minutes or until charred and crispy.
  • To serve, spoon the potatoes onto the plates and top with the roasted kale. Place a few meatballs on top of the kale and spoon over with gravy.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh parsley on top.
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Tahini Shakshuka For Couple Recipe

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If you’ve never heard of Shakshuka, you might know it by its other name: Eggs in Purgatory. It’s a spicy tomato sauce for poaching eggs, and it’s usually served with bread.

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  • Two tablespoons olive oil
  • Half a medium onion
  • Two cloves garlic, minced
  • One teaspoon ground cumin
  • A teaspoon harissa
  • A tsp tahini
  • One-fourth teaspoon smoked paprika
  • One-eighth teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • A tablespoon tomato paste
  • 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes
  • Two cups Israeli couscous
  • Half cup vegetable broth
  • Three large eggs
  • feta cheese, for serving
  • fresh parsley, for serving

Do This!

  • In a small 8″ skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion, a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, about five minutes.
  • Next, add the garlic, cumin, harissa, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes another pinch of salt, a few turns of black pepper, and stir, Cook for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
  • Add the tomato paste and canned tomatoes (with juice). Stir everything to combine it well, and either simmer it for 15 minutes on medium or turn the heat to low and let cook for up to two hours. Your choice.
  • When ready to serve, crank the heat to high, stir in the couscous and broth, cover and cook for about 15 minutes, until the couscous is done.
  • Create three little wells to add the eggs. Cook for about eight minutes, until the whites, are set but the yolks are still runny. If you like a more well-done egg, baste the eggs with the tomato sauce around it.
  • Scatter feta and parsley on top, and serve.
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Maple Tahini Roasted Chicken Quarters

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A fulfilling dinner for two, this maple tahini roasted chicken quarters comes with roasted vegetables underneath is simple yet packed with flavor. Moreover, it is ready in 75 minutes.

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  • Two tablespoons olive oil
  • Two large chicken quarters, sprinkled with a few pinches of salt
  • Three carrots, peeled and cut into quarters
  • A tsp of tahini
  • One large potato, peeled and cut into cubes
  • One small onion, sliced
  • Six cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • A teaspoon sea salt
  • Two tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • One tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

Do This!

  • Preheat oven to 425F. Have a small casserole dish or an 8×8 pan ready.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat one tablespoon oil. Once hot, add the chicken quarters, skin side down, and brown for five minutes. Flip and brown the other side for five minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the carrots, potatoes, tahini, onion, and garlic to a large bowl and toss with the remaining one tablespoon oil and sea salt. Spread into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Once the chicken has finished browning, place chicken on top of the vegetables, skin side up. Brush evenly with maple syrup and sprinkle with thyme.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165F. Serve immediately, removing garlic peels while eating.
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Stuffed Tahini Chicken Breast And Raspberry Tartlets

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Even though this stuffed tahini chicken breast and raspberry tartlets is such a simple meal, it is still looks, tastes and feels extravagant.

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For Chicken:

  • Two chicken breasts, cut in half and pounded into 4 cutlets
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Eight oz soft goat cheese, room temp (so it’s soft and spreadable)
  • Two cups chopped spinach
  • Two tsp tahini

Cream Sauce:

  • A cup heavy cream
  • One Tablespoon butter
  • Two teaspoon flour
  • A Tablespoon fresh dill
  • Sea Salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • A Tablespoon Capers
  • One teaspoon fresh lemon zest

Do This!

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and place rack in upper third of the oven. Cover rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Make cutlets by cutting breast in half widthwise, placing between plastic or parchment paper and pounding with a rolling pin till chicken is about a 1/4 inch thick.
  • Season one side lightly with sea salt, tahini, and pepper.
  • Turn seasoned side down and use a spatula to spread soft goat cheese on the unseasoned side.
  • Top with chopped spinach. Roll up chicken breast and stuffing and place seam side down on a parchment covered rimmed cookie sheet.
  • Place in oven and cook for 35 minutes. If chicken breast is really large you may need to cook 5 minutes longer. While chicken cooks prepare cream sauce and asparagus.
  • Place saucepan on medium/high heat. Add butter, when melted, add flour and whisk until smooth.
  • Slowly add cream while whisking. When cream thickens a bit, turn off heat.
  • Add a few turns of freshly ground pepper, a few pinches of sea salt, lemon zest and chopped dill.
  • Add capers and reheat right before serving. If sauce thickens too much just add a little more cream to thin it out.
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Pancetta, Tahini, and Brussels Sprouts Linguini

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If you want this pancetta, tahini, and Brussels sprouts linguini recipe have even more protein, top each serving of this hearty winter pasta with a fried egg.

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  • Half lb. Linguini
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Six oz. unsliced pancetta (or 6 slices thick-cut bacon)
  • One medium Sweet onion
  • One lb. Brussels sprouts
  • Two tsp tahini
  • Two clove garlic
  • A c. dry white wine
  • Three oz. Parmesan

Do this!

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions; reserve one cup pasta water. Drain.
  • While pasta is cooking: Sauté pancetta and onion in a large deep skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until pancetta is browned and onions are caramelized, ten minutes.
  • Add Brussels sprouts, tahini, and garlic and sauté, stirring, until leaves are bright green, two minutes.
  • Stir in wine, scraping brown bits from bottom of skillet. Add pasta, grated Parmesan, and 1/2 to 3/4 cup reserved pasta water, and stir until Parmesan is melted and pasta is creamy and well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately sprinkled with pepper and shaved Parmesan.
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Chicken Tahini with Lemon and Potatoes

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Serve this chicken tahini with lemon and potatoes seasoned with parsley, basil, scallions, and lemon zest. Also, use any extra meat as the foundation for everything from chicken noodle soup to chicken mac and cheese.

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  • One whole chicken
  • A bunch fresh basil leaves
  • Five tbsp. unsalted butter
  • Two lemons
  • Two tsp tahini
  • Five clove garlic
  • Two scallions
  • Coarse sea salt
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • Two lb. small to medium potatoes
  • Two tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • Half bunch fresh parsley leaves

Do This!

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F with rack set in the middle. Remove any excess fat around chicken cavities and discard; rinse chicken and pat dry, inside and out.
  • In a small bowl, combine basil, butter, tahini, lemon zest, garlic, and scallions.
  • Starting at chicken’s neck, slide hands under the skin, carefully loosening skin on breasts and thighs. Spread butter mixture, about one tablespoon at a time, between loosened skin and meat, taking care not to tear the skin. Rub hands over skin to spread mixture into crevices.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper, then tie legs together with kitchen string. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with oil, half teaspoon salt, and enough pepper to coat well. Cut reserved lemon into quarters and set three aside.
  • Heat roasting pan in oven for ten minutes. Remove; then put potatoes and any oil left in a bowl into pan, keeping potatoes in a single layer and pushed to edges to make room for chicken. Place chicken in pan, breast-side up.
  • Roast chicken for 20 minutes, then remove the pan from oven and turn bird breast-side down. Continue to roast for 20 more minutes, then remove the pan from oven and turn bird breast-side up again.
  • Sprinkle parsley over potatoes, then stir to coat with pan drippings. Squeeze reserved lemon over chicken and put rinds into the pan. Continue to roast until juices of chicken run clear when thigh is pierced with a fork, or an instant-read thermometer inserted in breast reaches 160°F, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven; let chicken rest for 15 minutes before transferring to a cutting board. Let rest for five more minutes, and then carve.
  • Spoon pan juices over chicken; serve with potatoes and roasted lemon.

 

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Tahini-Cauliflower Bisque with Brown Butter Croutons

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You can make this tahini-cauliflower bisque with brown butter croutons two days early. However, just remember to store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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  • Two c. whole milk
  • Three c. vegetable stock
  • One small head cauliflower
  • A tsp. tahini
  • Half lb. Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • One small onion
  • Two cloves Garlic
  • Four sprigs thyme
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Three tbsp. unsalted butter
  • Three c. cubed ciabatta bread
  • One-third c. heavy cream
  • One-third c. pomegranate seeds
  • Chopped chives, for serving

Do This!

  • Combine milk, stock, cauliflower, tahini, potato, onion, garlic, and thyme in a large saucepan.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until the vegetables are very tender, 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until golden brown, four minutes.
  • Add bread and cook, stirring often, until toasted, ten minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Discard thyme sprigs. Puree soup, in batches, in a blender until smooth. Add cream and pulse to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve topped with croutons, pomegranate seeds, and chives.

 

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Butternut-Tahini Squash Ravioli with Seared Chicken

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With this butternut-tahini squash ravioli with a seared chicken recipe, you can make store-bought butternut squash to ravioli your own with a sliced chicken breast. Moreover, do not forget to add asparagus and pecorino cheese.

Have This!

  • Two packages refrigerated butternut squash ravioli
  • Two cups asparagus, cut into thirds
  • One lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • Two tsp tahini
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • One tbsp. olive oil
  • Three tbsp. butter
  • A chopped shallot
  • One tbsp. chopped fresh sage
  • A Chopped Garlic Clove
  • Grated pecorino, for serving

Do This!

  • Cook butternut squash ravioli according to package directions, adding asparagus the last minute of cooking.
  • Drain, reserving half cup cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, season chicken breast with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Cook in olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet, partially covered, until cooked through, six minutes per side; slice.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add butter, tahini, and cook until golden brown, two minutes. Add shallot and cook until golden, three minutes.
  • Stir in sage and garlic. Cook until fragrant, one minute.
  • Fold in ravioli, asparagus, and reserved cooking liquid. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  • Serve topped with sliced chicken and grated pecorino.
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Red Wine Beef Stew With Tahini Recipe

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With this red wine beef stew with tahini recipe, make sure to use best red wine you got. The reason is that red wine makes everything better, especially the stew.

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  • Two cup beef stock
  • Three tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • Two tsp. Dijon mustard
  • One lb. carrots
  • One tsp. tahini
  • A package cremini mushrooms
  • A large red onion
  • Two large celery ribs
  • Four cloves garlic
  • Six sprigs thyme
  • One tbsp. canola oil
  • Three lb. pot roast, trimmed and cut into four pieces
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Half c. tomato paste
  • A c. dry red wine
  • One tbsp. unsalted butter
  • Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving

Do This!

  • Whip together stock, flour, and mustard in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add carrots, mushrooms, onion, celery, garlic, tahini, and thyme.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season beef with salt and pepper.
  • Cook, turning occasionally until browned on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove to slow cooker. Add tomato paste to skillet and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Combine wine and cook, scraping up browned bits, 30 seconds; add to slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook until beef is tender, on low heat eight hours.
  • Discard thyme. Remove beef and shred with two forks; return to cooker. Stir in butter.
  • Serve topped with parsley.