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Tahini

The Palomar’s cucumber salad, with pickled cucumbers, green tahini and crispy chilli oil.
EASY

Not a cucumber fan? Palomar’s must-try salad will change your mind

The herbaceous cucumber, green tahini and chilli crisp salad has become an international hit – and with some cheeky cheats, you can serve it in less than 30 minutes.

  • < 30 mins
  • The Palomar
Creamy tahini dressing ties everything together in this sweet potato, quinoa and apple salad.
EASY

Sweet potato, quinoa and apple salad with a tahini-honey dressing

A colourful salad that truly delivers: nutrient-dense, high-fibre, and naturally energising. Enjoy it on its own or add protein for a hearty, delicious meal.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Sarah Pound

Almond and sesame caramel cake

Tahini adds a gentle sesame depth to this twist on the classic Swedish toscakaka.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
Cos salad with tahini and molasses.
EASY

The two-ingredient salad dressing that makes lettuce something special

Tahini and molasses is an excellent combination that can be used for everything from a dip for pita to a simple green salad such as this.

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw
Baking in an ovenproof serving dish makes for a beautiful dessert to serve at the table on Father’s Day.

Sticky date pudding with tahini butterscotch sauce

The sesame paste imparts a deliciously nutty flavour to this classic dessert.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh