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Recipes worth bookmarking, stories worth sharing, and tips to bring more sesame into your everyday cooking.

Recipe

5 Ways to Use Tahini That Aren't Hummus

Tahini is so much more than a hummus ingredient. From salad dressings to brownies, here are five unexpected ways to make this creamy sesame paste the star of your kitchen.

March 2026
Wellness

Why Sesame Seeds Are the Ultimate Superfood

Loaded with calcium, iron, healthy fats, and antioxidants, sesame seeds have been fueling civilizations for thousands of years. Here's what modern science says about this ancient powerhouse.

March 2026
Kitchen Tips

Tahini vs Peanut Butter: The Ultimate Showdown

They're both creamy, spreadable, and packed with protein — but how do tahini and peanut butter really stack up? We break down the nutrition, taste, and versatility of each.

March 2026
Recipe

The Perfect Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie

Chewy, nutty, and impossibly rich — this tahini chocolate chip cookie recipe will make you rethink everything you know about baking with sesame. Only 8 ingredients needed.

March 2026
Behind the Scenes

How We Make Our Tahini in Canton, MI

Ever wonder what goes into a jar of SEZO tahini? We take you inside our Canton, Michigan facility to show you the stone-grinding process that makes our tahini silky smooth.

March 2026
Recipe

Sesame-Crusted Salmon in 20 Minutes

This weeknight dinner hero features flaky salmon coated in toasted sesame seeds with a drizzle of our sesame oil. Fast, elegant, and on the table in just 20 minutes.

March 2026

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