Open Sesame

By Rachel Belle

Foreword by Isaac Mizrahi

Be honest. Have you ever finished an entire jar of tahini? How many times have you bought tahini for, say, a hummus recipe or a salad dressing, used ¼ cup and then watched it slowly migrate to the back of the refrigerator, unsure of what to do with the rest? *slowly raises hand*

At Open Sesame, we believe in No Tahini Left Behind! Like a little black dress, tahini can seamlessly transition from day to night, from savory to sweet, from the Middle East to the Midwest, with a healthy drizzle baked into your morning granola, poured over Pita Chip Nachos in the form of creamy Tahini Feta Queso, and, for dessert, Chocolate Miso Whoopie Pies with Tahini Cream. Tahini: it’s not just for hummus! But we’ll show you how to make a fantastic version of that, too.

This book is a celebration of sesame in its many forms: the distinct, earthy warmth of sesame oil bobbing on the surface of a noodle soup, the toasty crunch of a sesame-seed-crusted mushroom schnitzel, and the deep, dark nuttiness of black sesame paste blended with dates, banana, and milk.

Sasquatch Books, 2024, softcover, 6-3/4 x 8 inches, 176 pages.

ISBN: 9781632175274