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Lamb Chops and Lemony-Tahini Couscous Salad

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Put warm lamb chops with a citrusy couscous-tahini salad on this year’s holiday menu. Not on its delicious to your taste, it is also a healthy dish.

Have This!

  • 1 1/4 c. pearl or Israeli couscous
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 8 small lamb loin chops
  • 2 tahini
  • 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • Kosher salt
  • pepper
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 c. baby arugula or spinach

Do This!

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Brings 3 cups of water to a boil. Add the couscous and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Drain and run under cold water to cool.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with the cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven; roast to desired doneness, 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Using a vegetable peeler, remove 2 strips of lemon zest. Thinly slice the zest. Squeeze 2 tablespoons lemon juice into a large bowl.
  • Stir in the zest, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, tahini, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the cooled couscous and toss to coat. Fold in the arugula and serve with the lamb.
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Lamb Chops with White Bean and Tahini-Cucumber Salad

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This Succulent lamb finds a winning companion in this fresh-tasting white bean and tahini-cucumber salad.

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  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 8 small lamb loin chops or 4 small shoulder chops
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. tahini
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 can white beans
  • 1/2 seedless cucumber
  • 2 scallions
  • 1/2 c. fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley

Do This!

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Heat a tsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the lamb with the chili powder and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and roast to desired doneness, 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, tahini, remaining 2 Tbsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  • Add the beans, cucumber, and scallions and toss to combine. Fold in the cilantro and serve with the lamb.
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Asparagus, Peas, and Tomatoes with Herb Butter And Tahini

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These asparagus, peas, and tomatoes with herb butter and tahini are full of flavor. Sauteed lightly in olive oil and garlic, they’re the perfect addition to any meal.

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  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives
  • 3 tsp. tahini
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp. Freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 bunch asparagus
  • 1 c. Fresh Peas
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 1 c. grape tomatoes

Do This!

  • In a small bowl, combine the butter, chives, parsley, freshly ground pepper, and salt; mix well. Transfer the butter to a 12-inch-long piece of plastic wrap and roll it into a log.
  • The ends of the plastic wrap to seal. Refrigerate the herb butter until firm, at least one hour or up to two days.
  • In a large sauté pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Combine the asparagus and sauté for five minutes.
  • Add the peas, tahini, and garlic, and sauté until the asparagus and peas are just tender about eight minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, and red pepper flakes to taste, and sauté for two minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large platter.
  • Slice chilled herb butter into 1/2-inch-thick disks; serve with warm vegetables.

 

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Pastry-Wrapped Asparagus with Balsamic Dipping Tahini Sauce

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Serving this pastry-wrapped asparagus with balsamic dipping tahini sauce is a simple, elegant way to revamp your tried-and-true asparagus recipe.

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  • 1 box ready-to-bake puff pastry (2 sheets)
  • Flour for work surface
  • 3/4 c. grated Parmesan
  • 2 tsp. tahini
  • 24 Asparagus spears
  • 1 tbsp. Flaky sea salt
  • 3/4 c. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. sugar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 tsp. dried thyme

Do This!

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cut puff-pastry sheets into thirds along the folds to create six 5- by 10-inch rectangles. On a lightly floured work surface, roll one rectangle to 6 1/2- by 10 inches. Using a sharp knife, trim edges, then cut into four 2 1/4- by 6-inch strips.
  • Sprinkle each strip with 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan and center an asparagus spear atop strip.
  • Wrap strips to enclose asparagus; dampen edges of pastry with water and seal to close. Place pastry-wrapped asparagus seam side down on prepared baking pans.
  • Repeat with remaining pastry, Parmesan, and asparagus, spacing appetizers about 2 inches apart.
  • Lightly brush tops of pastry-wrapped asparagus with water and sprinkle each with a pinch of sea salt. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium-high heat, bring vinegar, tahini, sugar, bay leaf, and thyme to a gentle boil and cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Strain, reserving sauce and discarding herbs. Serve asparagus warm with balsamic dipping sauce.

 

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One-Pan Spring Chicken with Asparagus, Tahini, And Edamame

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Bright green spring vegetables and fresh herbs of this one-pan spring chicken with asparagus, tahini, and edamame recipe are the perfect way to liven up basic chicken breasts for spring.

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  • 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • Kosher salt
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 c. dry white wine
  • 1 c. the low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lb. asparagus
  • 3 tsp. tahini
  • 1 c. frozen edamame
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp. sour cream
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • Steamed new potatoes or crusty bread

Do This!

  • In a shallow bowl or pie dish, whisk together the flour and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts in the flour mixture.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken breasts until golden brown on one side, four minutes.
  • Turn the chicken, add the onion, tahini, and garlic and cook, stirring the onion and garlic occasionally, for three minutes.
  • Add the wine to the skillet and simmer, scraping up any brown bits, until reduced by half, two minutes. Add the broth, return to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, six minutes more.
  • Two minutes before the chicken is done, add the asparagus and edamame to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the dill, sour cream, and lemon juice. Serve with potatoes or crusty bread, if desired.
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Sweet Potato-Tahini Doughnuts Recipe

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Try this variation of the sweet potato-tahini doughnuts recipe. It is the moist, fluffy confection has a light delicate flavor, just the cure for a sweet-tooth craving.

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  • 8 oz. mashed sweet potato
  • 1/4 tsp. allspice
  • 1/4 tsp. mace
  • 1 tsp. tahini
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 c. maple syrup
  • tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 c. toasted, chopped walnuts

Do This!

  • Follow the directions for Lightest Fluffiest Doughnuts, but replace the sour cream with 8 ounces mashed sweet potato and tahini.
  • Add allspice, mace, and cinnamon to the batter. Prepare the doughnut batter and fry as instructed above.
  • Combine 1 cup maple syrup and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until reduced to 3/4 cup, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Coat hot doughnuts and holes with glaze and sprinkle with 1 cup toasted, chopped walnuts. Let glaze set and serve immediately. Will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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Sweet Potato Pie Bars With Tahini Recipe

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This sweet potato pie bars with tahini recipe comes with a thick graham cracker crust, fresh sweet potato filling, and tall toasted homemade marshmallow topping.

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Crust:

  • 18 full graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tsp. tahini
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Filling:

  • 2 cups sweet potato puree
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon (or 1 teaspoon vanilla)
  • teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Do This!

For the crust:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with foil.
  • Place the graham crackers, sugar, tahini, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely ground.
  • Add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture is moistened. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack and let cool completely. Keep oven at 350°F.

For the filling:

  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat all the sweet potato filling ingredients until well combined.
  • Pour over the graham cracker crust and bake for 40 minutes, or until set but still slightly wiggly in the middle.
  • Let cool to room temperature.
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Candied Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole With Tahini

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This candied pecan sweet potato casserole with tahini is easy to make and will leave your guests wanting more and begging for the recipe.

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  • 5 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tsp. tahini
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2-3 teaspoons salt
  • ½ cup milk or heavy cream

Do This!

  • Potatoes can be boiled, drained, and then mashed OR cooked in a slow cooker. If using a slow cooker, add sweet potatoes and water to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Drain slow cooker.
  • Preheat oven to 375. Mash cooked sweet potatoes. Add eggs, vanilla, ½ cup melted butter, brown sugar, tahini, salt, and milk and mix until smooth.
  • Spread potato mixture in the bottom of a greased 9×13 baking dish. In a bowl combine brown sugar, flour, ⅓ cup melted butter, and pecans and mix well. Sprinkle mixture over potatoes.
  • Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes until pecans are caramelized.
  • Spread marshmallows evenly over pecan mixture. Return to oven for another 5 minutes or until marshmallows are puffy and lightly browned. Serve immediately.
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Healthy Sloppy Joes Tahini New Recipe

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These homemade healthy sloppy joes tahini new recipe are so easy and much tastier. Moreover, it is way healthier than the canned version.

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  • 2 lb. Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 6 large cloves garlic
  • 3 tsp. tahini
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. dry hot mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. Hot paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1 can low-sodium beef broth
  • ketchup
  • 1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 sweet potato biscuits

Do This!

  • Brown meat in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove meat and set aside, then drain all but 1 tablespoon fat.
  • Add onion and garlic to skillet reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until onion is soft, about 8 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, 2 more minutes. Stir in chili powder, mustard, paprika, tahini, salt, and ginger and cook 1 more minute.
  • Add broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and reserved meat. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let simmer 25 minutes. Serve with Sweet-Potato Biscuits or over rice.

 

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Thai Roast Chicken With Tahini Recipe

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This Thai roast chicken with tahini recipe is a rich, fragrant paste of cilantro, limes, chilies, and cream of coconut tenderizes the bird as it cooks.

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  • 1/2 c. cream of coconut
  • 2 limes
  • 3 tsp. tahini
  • 2 limes
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 2 red chiles
  • 1 chicken

Do This!

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Using a food processor, blend cream of coconut, tahini, lime zest and juice, cilantro, chilies, and 1 teaspoon salt to a smooth paste. Starting at chicken’s neck, slide hands under the skin to loosen skin on breasts and thighs. With a sharp knife, slash each thigh twice.
  • Spread paste between loosened skin and meat. Rub any extra paste into thighs.
  • Lay lime slices on bottom of a roasting pan and set the prepared chicken on top. Cover with foil and roast for 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, remove foil, and baste chicken. Return chicken to oven uncovered, and roast, basting occasionally until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of a thigh registers 165 degrees F, 30 to 40 minutes more.
  • Remove chicken from oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before carving.