Tag: Tahini Shake

Posted on

Lamb Chops and Lemony-Tahini Couscous Salad

https://pixabay.com/en/resort-yummy-delicious-lamb-chop-921933/

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.
Posted on

Lamb Chops with White Bean and Tahini-Cucumber Salad

https://pixabay.com/en/leg-of-lamb-tjena-kitchen-vegetables-2729699/

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

Have This!

  • 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.
Posted on

Asparagus, Peas, and Tomatoes with Herb Butter And Tahini

https://pixabay.com/en/eat-meal-favorite-dish-505747/

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.

Have This!

  • 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.

 

Posted on

Candied Yams with Apples With Tahini Recipe

https://pixabay.com/en/spread-pastries-leek-yam-liptov-2367520/

This candied yams with apples with tahini recipe are inspired by the South, these honey-glazed yams are a tasty Thanksgiving side dish.

Have This!

  • 3 lb. yams
  • 1 lb. Granny Smith apples
  • 2 medium onions
  • 2 tsp. tahini
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1/4 c. Honey
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Do This!

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Toss all ingredients in a large bowl to combine.
  • Transfer to a baking dish and bake, stirring occasionally, until yams are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Increase oven to 500 degrees F and bake until liquid evaporates and yams browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.
Posted on

Sweet Potato-Tahini Doughnuts Recipe

https://pixabay.com/en/glazed-donut-doughnut-dessert-snack-992767/

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.

Have This!

  • 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.
Posted on

Sweet Potato Pie Bars With Tahini Recipe

https://pixabay.com/en/food-eat-diet-chewy-granola-bar-2202344/

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.

Have This!

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.
Posted on

Candied Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole With Tahini

https://pixabay.com/en/chicken-asparagus-pecan-crusted-2722818/

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

Have This!

  • 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.
Posted on

Sweet Potato-Tahini Cupcakes With Maple Walnut Frosting

https://pixabay.com/en/food-eat-styling-decor-giveaways-2607398/

These sweet potato-tahini cupcakes with maple walnut frosting recipe are topped with luscious maple walnut frosting and a fluffy toasted marshmallow.  You can also choose between your favorite pumpkin cupcakes and these sweet potato cupcakes.

Have This!

  • 2 Cups granulated sugar
  • 1 Cup brown sugar
  • 1 Cup vegetable oil
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 15oz can of sweet potato puree
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp. tahini
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • Maple Walnut Frosting

Do This!

  • Preheat oven to 350 F and line your cupcake pans.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, tahini spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • Beat the sugars and oil until fluffy.
  • Mix in eggs one at a time and then vanilla.
  • Blend in sweet potato puree.
  • Gradually add in dry ingredients alternating with the milk and mix well.
  • Fill the cupcake liners ⅔ full.
  • Bake 20-23 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Add maple walnut frosting onto the cool cupcakes.
Posted on

Sweet Potato Pie With Tahini Healthy Recipe

https://pixabay.com/en/cake-piece-of-pie-black-forest-1227842/

With this Sweet potato pie with tahini healthy recipe, its cream cheese and half-and-half make Paula Deen’s sweet potato pie an extra-decadent addition to your holiday menu.

Have This!

  • 2 c. mashed fresh or canned sweet potatoes
  • 1 tsp tahini
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. half-and-half
  • 4 tbsp. butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 9-inch Deep Dish Pie Shell

Do This!

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat sweet potatoes, tahini, and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add sugar and half-and-half; beat 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves, scraping sides of bowl with rubber spatula. Add butter, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon, and beat until blended. Pour mixture into pie shell.
  • Bake 1 hour or until filling is puffed and set around edge but center jiggles slightly. Cool completely on wire rack.

Note:

For mashed fresh sweet potatoes, pierce 2 pounds sweet potatoes with a tip of the knife. Place in the microwave-safe bowl and cover with vented plastic wrap.

Use microwave on High 11 to 15 minutes or until very tender, turning potatoes once halfway through cooking. Drain. When cool enough to handle, peel. In a large bowl, with mixer on medium-high speed, beat potatoes until smooth. Measure 2 cups potatoes for pie; reserve remaining for another use.

Posted on

Roasted Sweet-Potato Casserole with Praline Streusel And Tahini

https://pixabay.com/en/cake-food-dessert-pastries-3095077/

This roasted sweet-potato casserole with praline streusel and tahini recipe can be everyone has a favorite sweet potato recipe for Thanksgiving dinner.

Have This!

  • 5 lb. sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 c. orange juice
  • 2 tsp. tahini
  • 1 1/2 tsp. orange zest
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 10 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • salt
  • 2 c. chopped pecans
  • 1 c. light brown sugar

Do This!

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using a fork, prick sweet-potatoes all over, then roast on a baking pan until soft, about 1 hour.
  • Let cool, then peel and discard skins. Place sweet potato flesh in a large bowl and mash until smooth.
  • Add orange juice and zest. Stir in granulated sugar, eggs, 2 tablespoons butter, baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, tahini, and 1 teaspoon salt until combined. Transfer sweet potato mixture to a buttered 3-quart casserole dish. (At this point, the casserole can be covered and refrigerated overnight.)
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine pecans, brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and remaining butter and vanilla and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes more, then pour over sweet-potato mixture.
  • Bake until bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes.