If tahini isn’t a staple in your cooking repertoire, the creamy, toasted sesame condiment is about to be. Traditionally used to add layers of flavor in hummus, tahini is versatile in both sweet and ...

Properly served, hummus is a grand thing to see. A cook scoops pale yellow paste into a shallow brick-colored bowl and then stirs it madly with a mortar, forcing it up against the sides of the bowl in ...

Tahini is a terrific condiment that is made from grinding sesame seeds into a paste. The paste adds a warm, nutty flavor to Mediterranean dishes like hummus and baba ghanouj. Most grocery stores carry ...

With just a food processor, canned chickpeas, and ice-cold water, you can make the creamiest hummus and tahini sauce at home. Once you learn the trick, store-bought won’t compare. Steve Cook is an ...

For a really long time I wasn't the biggest fan of hummus. I know, I know, it might sound crazy to some people because hummus is such a beloved and popular dip, but I just couldn't get past the ...

Instructions: In a large bowl, combine 1½ quarts water and ½ teaspoon baking soda; add the chickpeas and soak overnight. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Drain the chickpeas, and toss with 2 teaspoons baking ...

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Tahini has been around for thousands of years. The paste made with sesame seeds is a key ingredient throughout North Africa and the Middle East, where it appears in everything from hummus and baba ...

For something so simple, a lot of the best hummus recipes are surprisingly time-consuming (who wants to peel a can of chickpeas?). This recipe will give you ultra-smooth and creamy Israeli-style ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A wildly popular appetizer is on the menu Thursday as we cook up a storm with Sifr, the Middle Eastern restaurant that just opened in River North. Chef Sahil Sethiis helping Tracy ...