Sesame
Global Recipes + Stories of an Ancient Seed [A Cookbook]
A clear, approachable guide to the world of sesame, from halva, tahini, and sesame oil, to togarashi, gomasio and furikake, with 80+ vegetarian-forward recipes, from the founder of popular tahini outfit Seed+Mill in New York’s historic Chelsea Market.
ONE OF EPICURIOUS’S BEST COOKBOOKS OF SPRING
With its delicious nutty taste, nutritional density, and long shelf life, the sesame seed is a tiny ingredient with an enormous cultural impact and a deeply rich history.
In Sesame, Rachel Simons, co-founder of Seed + Mill, celebrates the evolution, history, and diversity of this classic ingredient. Whether it’s in the form of a seed, tahini (a ground sesame paste), sesame oil, or halva (a delicate, fudge-like candy made from sesame paste), readers will learn to incorporate sesame…
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April 29, 2025Rachel Simons is the founder of Seed+Mill, the first store devoted to sesame products in the United States. Their high-quality tahini and halva are favorites of chefs like Zoë François, Carolina Gelen, Dan Kluger, and Ayesha Nurdjaja. Seed+Mill products are carried in over 1700 stores, including Whole Foods, Sprouts, and beloved specialty stores across the US. Seed+Mill has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Food52, Bon Appétit, and more.
