Most people who know about tahini understand the sesame paste as simply
one of the building blocks of hummus. But for Amy Zitelman, CEO and
cofounder of woman-owned Soom Foods--the leading purveyor of tahini and
tahini products in the American market--the culinary potential of tahini
goes far beyond hummus. In The Tahini Table: Go Beyond Hummus with 100
Recipes for Every Meal, tahini is introduced to home cooks as a new
pantry staple that can be used in recipes from dips to desserts.
Tahini, made from pressed roasted sesame seeds, is a healthy, vegan,
dairy-free, gluten-free, and low-sugar superfood rich in Omega fatty
acids, protein, and calcium. Although tahini's historical roots are in
the Middle East, Zitelman aims to stretch the culinary borders of tahini
outside of traditional Middle-Eastern fare. The Tahini Table contains
100 recipes that showcase tahini's wide range of uses. This "cult
condiment" is mild enough to step in as an inspiring replacement for the
eggs, cheese, mayo, and cream called for in recipes that American home
cooks are making for their families every day. The Tahini Table
provides tahini hacks for reimagined American classics, including vegan
"queso," eggless mayonnaise, and gluten-free brownies.
From Vegan Mac and "Cheese" and Tahini Chicken Schnitzel, to Chocolate
Halvah French Toast and Tahini Flan, Zitelman writes with the home cook
in mind, incorporating tahini into everyday cooking in delicious and
unexpected ways. With beautiful color photos, contributions from top
restaurant chefs, and easy substitutions for a variety of diets, The
Tahini Table proves that tahini is the next must-have pantry staple for
home cooks everywhere.
