Tahini is considered somewhat of a “specialty ingredient,” in these parts, as it isn’t commonly found in supermarkets or local grocery stores. However, in Mediterranean cuisine and often too in Asian, African, and Middle Eastern dishes, tahini is a staple ingredient. It is sometimes referred to as “tahini paste,” though this is technically a redundant…
Can you think of a household food staple that is more classic than peanut butter? I look back at my childhood memories of eating uber sweet, smooth Kraft peanut butter with Wonder Bread, another common item that we’ve all been exposed to as children. It’s characterized by a strangely soft and spongey texture, and a…