Tahina

If you’ve ever made homemade hummus, you know the magic of nutty, buttery tahini. I used to saytahini (ta-hee-nee), but my husband sayst’hina (ta-CHe-na) so now I do, too (listen to me say it on TikTok).

Store-bought tahini is just sesame paste, so you’re supposed to zhuzh it up and transform it into tahina. There are so many different ways to do this, and this recipe is the way we do it in our family. This delightful sauce is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine, enjoyed on anything and everything, from grilled veggies and sandwiches to fresh falafel and salads.