- Recipe(tried): Middle Eastern Feast for Guests - Eggplant Appetizer, Hummus, Lentil Salad, Middle Eastern Lamb Stew (crock pot), Almond-Currant Couscous, Lemon Asparagus and Carrots, Dates with Sesame Seeds
- MIDDLE EASTERN FEAST FOR GUESTS Salatat Bathinjan(Eggplant Appetizer) Hummus Lentil Salad Middle Eastern Lamb Stew Almond-Currant Couscous Lemon Asparagus and Carrots Dates with Sesame Seeds (Tumr Bel Simsim) S...
- Recipe(tried): Broccoli with Sesame Seeds and Dried Red Pepper
- Broccoli with Sesame Seeds and Dried Red Pepper Servings 4 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1-1/4 pounds broccoli, cut into florets 1 tablespoon toasted s...
- Side Dishes - Vegetables
- Recipe: Toasted Sesame Cookies (using sesame seeds and sesame oil)
- TOASTED SESAME COOKIES 1/2 cup sesame seeds 1/2 cup sweet butter, slightly softened 2/3 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 1 tsp. toasted or roasted sesame oil 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly gr...
- Desserts - Cookies, Brownies, Bars
- Recipe(tried): Ginger Flank Steak with Wasabi Smashed Potatoes, Sesame-Soy Green Beans and Peppers, and Spinach Salad with Sesame Seeds
- DH and I liked this Asian inspired "meat and potatoes" meal from Rachel Ray. The chopped scallion-cilantro-lime zest garnish was so nice. It really finished the dish. For the Wasabi Smashed Potatoes, all I had was wasabi...
- Recipe: Vinegar Carrots with Toasted Sesame Seeds and Cilantro (Persian)
- VINEGAR CARROTS WITH TOASTED SESAME SEEDS "This pungent salad is great as a sandwich fixing. Marinate the salad for a few hours before serving to let the nutty toasted sesame oil infuse the carrots." 1 1/2 pounds ...
- Salads - Vegetables
- Recipe: Crofton on Wells Wilted Asian Greens with Toasted Sesame Seeds and Mango
- WILTED ASIAN GREENS WITH TOASTED SESAME SEEDS AND MANGO FOR THE DRESSING: 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup tamari* 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons mirin (rice wine) 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon vegetable oi...
- Salads - Assorted
- Recipe: Pacific Rim Beef Salad (using toasted sesame seeds)
- Pacific Rim Beef Salad 2 lbs. beef top sirloin steak, cut 1-1/2 inches thick 3/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. finely grated fresh ginger 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. fresh spinach, stem...
- Salads - Main Dish
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- Recipe: South Beach Diet Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries (with walnuts and sesame seeds)
- SOUTH BEACH DIET CHOCOLATE-DIPPED STRAWBERRIES "Toasted sesame seeds add extra crunch and a tasty surprise to this easy-to-eat dessert. Look for large strawberries with stems for the nicest presentation." 1/3 cup wal...
- Desserts - Fruit
- Recipe(tried): Barbequed Beef with Sesame and Ginger, Spinach Salad with Sesame Seeds, and Sour Cream and Chive Smashed Red Potatoes
- Barbequed Beef with Sesame and Ginger, Spinach Salad with Sesame Seeds, and Sour Cream and Chive Smashed Red Potatoes Barbequed Beef 1 pound piece beef tenderloin (I used N.Y. Strip Steaks because that is what I had...
- Recipe: Cold Tossed Asparagus with Sesame Seeds (Chinese)
- COLD TOSSED ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME SEEDS "While there is no tradition of salad in China, there is a repertoire of pickled vegetables and cold dishes such as this for refreshing the palate." 1 pound asparagus 2 teaspoo...
- Side Dishes - Vegetables
- Recipe: Chicken Salad with Mint and Roasted Sesame Seeds (Thai)
- CHICKEN SALAD WITH MINT AND ROASTED SESAME SEEDS A piece of cucumber, about 4 inches long 2 skinless chicken breast halves 3 small celery stalks, finely sliced 3 scallions, thickly sliced 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce...
- Salads - Main Dish
- Recipe: Catfish Fillets with Sesame Seeds
- CATFISH FILLETS WITH SESAME SEEDS 1 cup bread crumbs 1/3 cup sesame seeds 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves 2 eggs, lightly beaten 4 catfish fillets (6 to 8 ounces each) all-purpose flour (for dredging the fish...
- Main Dishes - Fish, Shellfish
- Recipe: Tofu with Ginger and Sesame Seeds
- TOFU WITH GINGER AND SESAME SEEDS 1 lb firm tofu (2 square pieces, about 1/2 each) 1 small clove garlic, finely minced 2 tsp finely sliced ginger 3 tbsp light soy sauce 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1/4 cup cold water 2 ts...
- Main Dishes - Meatless
- Recipe: Green Beans with Sesame Seeds
- Green Beans with Sesame Seeds 2 c. green beans, tips removed salt and pepper 2 Tbsp. butter 1/4 tsp. sesame oil 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley 2 tsp. lemon juice In a saucepan filled with lightly salted ...
- Side Dishes - Vegetables
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- Recipe: Chicken-Sesame Balls (chicken salad ball rolled in toasted sesame seeds)
- CHICKEN-SESAME BALLS 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken OR turkey breast 1 tablespoon finely minced onion 1 tablespoon minced parsley 1/2 teaspoon curry powder* 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard (optional) 1/4 teaspoon p...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Citrus Vegetables (with spices and toasted sesame seeds)
- CITRUS VEGETABLES 2 cups cauliflowertes 2 cups broccoli flowerets 2 tbsp. butter or margarine 1 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 cup orange juice 1 cup orange segments (about 1 orange) salt and pepper to tast...
- Side Dishes - Vegetables
- Recipe: Smoked Salmon-Wrapped Asparagus with Sesame Seeds
- SMOKED SALMON-WRAPPED ASPARAGUS WITH SESAME SEEDS Source: Smoked Salmon by Max Hansen & Suzanne Goldenson Servings: 6 Kosher salt 18 fat asparagus spears, ends trimmed to make uniform 5-inch spears and stalks ...
- Appetizers and Snacks
- Recipe: Quinoa Risotto with Bulgur and Sesame Seeds
- QUINOA RISOTTO "Don't let the word "risotto" scare you. We are taking liberties because the cooking method employed here is similar to that used for risotto, which refers to rice. This is a great way to enjoy the prot...
- Side Dishes - Rice, Grains
- Recipe: Spicy Black Bean Burgers (using sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds)
- SPICY BLACK BEAN BURGERS 1 (16-ounce) can black beans, drained 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped 1 tablespoon green chili pepper, finely diced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon...
- Sandwiches
- Recipe: Pasteli (Greek candy using honey and sesame seeds)
- PASTELI "It's a Greek tradition to give small wrapped pieces of pasteli at baptisms. Made with equal amounts (by weight) of honey and sesame seeds, some versions also include pistachios, walnuts, or almonds." 1 1/3 ...
- Desserts - Candy, Chocolate
- Recipe(tried): Grilled Mahi Mahi Fillets with Orange and Toasted Sesame Seeds
- After a weekend of barbeque, and having been out of the country for a week, DH wanted something a little more fancy, I guess you would say. He picked out this recipe that we had not made before. I served it with steame...
- Main Dishes - Chicken, Poultry
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- Recipe: Braised Greens with Vinegar and Sesame Seeds (serves 2)
- BRAISED GREENS WITH VINEGAR AND SESAME SEEDS 1/4 cup flavored vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 1 lb beet greens, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup water 1 tbsp sesame seeds 1 pinch cayenne pepper Heat vinegar and garlic in p...
- Side Dishes - Vegetables
- Recipe: Citrus-Marinated Asparagus with Sesame Seeds
- Citrus-Marinated Asparagus with Sesame Seeds From The American Institute for Cancer Research Make this tangy, zesty asparagus salad and you'll have the perfect make-ahead picnic, potluck or party dish. 1 lb. aspara...
- Side Dishes - Vegetables
- Recipe: Citrus-Marinated Asparagus with Sesame Seeds
- Citrus-Marinated Asparagus with Sesame Seeds 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and pared 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 scallions, white part plus 1 inch of greens, minced 1 shallot, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 2 Tbsp. ...
- Salads - Vegetables
- Recipe: Italian Bread with Sesame Seeds (Scali)
- ITALIAN BREAD WITH SESAME SEEDS (SCALI) 1 3/4 cups water (110 degrees f) 1 tablespoon honey 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon yeast 3 cups bread flour 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons kosher salt OR 1 tablespo...
- Breads - Yeast Breads
- Recipe: Crunchy Drumsticks (using bread crumbs and sesame seeds)
- CRUNCHY DRUMSTICKS 3/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds* (optional) 4 pounds chicken drumstick (about 16) 1/3 cup Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pep...
- Main Dishes - Chicken, Poultry
- Recipe: Hazelnut Grouper (using breadcrumbs and sesame seeds, food processor)
- HAZELNUT GROUPER 2 cups hazelnuts 1 cup fine breadcrumbs, unseasoned 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds 6 (8 ounces each) grouper filets 3 lemons, cut in halves 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon garlic powder 4 eggs, slig...
- Main Dishes - Fish, Shellfish
- Recipe: Honey Garlic Chicken w/Sesame Seeds & Grapes
- GARLIC CHICKEN AND GRAPES 1 cut up chicken 3 T Dijon mustard 3 T soy sauce 2 T honey 2 T white wine vinegar 2 or 3 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed 1 T sesame seeds 2 cups red or white grapes (seedl...
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- Recipe: Whole Grain Cookies (using wheat germ, sunflowers and sesame seeds)
- WHOLE GRAIN COOKIES 2/3 cup shortening (part butter) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup quick oatmeal, uncoo...
- Desserts - Cookies, Brownies, Bars
- Recipe: Rice Nut Loaf (using sunflower and sesame seeds)
- Rice Nut Loaf 3 cups cooked brown rice 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 medium onion; chopped 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 cup chopped ...
- Main Dishes - Meatless