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Erin's Jalapeno Hummus
Appetizer Mediterranean

Erin's Jalapeno Hummus

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend chickpeas, about half the reserved liquid from the chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, sesame seeds, ground dried jalapeno pepper, garlic, sesame oil, sea salt, and cumin in a blender until smooth and creamy. Blend more reserved liquid or olive oil into the mixture until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.

By Erin

Berry Nut and Seed Crunch
Appetizer

Berry Nut and Seed Crunch

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Heat brown sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat until melted; stir in walnuts and sesame seeds until walnuts are coated with sugar and sesame seeds. Transfer coated walnuts to the prepared baking sheet; set aside until cooled.
  3. 3 Mix coated walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and cranberries together in a bowl.

By Chef Boyardee

Dukkah
Appetizer Middle Eastern

Dukkah

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place hazelnuts on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Pour hot nuts onto a tea towel. Fold the towel over them to cover and rub vigorously to remove the skins. Set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
  4. 4 Toast coriander and cumin seeds in the same skillet, shaking or stirring occasionally, until they begin to pop. Transfer to a food processor and process until finely ground. Add to sesame seeds in the bowl. Place cooled hazelnuts into the food processor and process until finely ground. Stir into sesame seed mixture. Add pepper and salt; mix well.

By rosichops

Szechuan Edamame (Soy Beans)
Appetizer Chinese

Szechuan Edamame (Soy Beans)

4.9

Prep
Cook
10 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place edamame pods in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water. Cover and microwave on high until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Place sesame seeds in a skillet over medium heat; toast until lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Add sugar, soy sauce, olive oil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until soy sauce reduces and thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Add edamame, toss until coated, and heat for 1 to 2 more minutes.

By MommaBexx

Honey Sesame Wings
Appetizer

Honey Sesame Wings

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Whisk honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Arrange chicken wings on prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Brush 1/2 of the honey mixture over the wings; bake for 10 minutes. Brush remaining sauce over wings, sprinkle sesame seeds over the top, and bake wings until no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Garnish wings with scallions.

By Sam Lewin

Deep Fried Camembert with Raspberry Sauce
Appetizer French

Deep Fried Camembert with Raspberry Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut chilled cheese in 6 equal wedges. In a shallow bowl, beat egg. On a sheet of wax paper, mix bread crumbs and sesame seeds.
  2. 2 Dip each cheese wedge in egg and turn to coat. Roll cheese in crumb mixture to coat. (If preparing ahead, cover and refrigerate now until ready to cook.)
  3. 3 In a heavy saucepan, heat about 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) or until a 1-inch bread cube turns golden brown on all sides. Fry cheese until golden. Drain on paper towels.
  4. 4 Melt raspberry preserves for dipping sauce.

By Jennifer Romasco

Easy Sesame Wings
Appetizer

Easy Sesame Wings

3.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
345 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk cornstarch, soy sauce, oil, flour, sugar, eggs, sesame seeds, salt, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Pour marinade into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator, 5 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Remove chicken from marinade and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Discard unused marinade.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By catht

Wok Charred Edamame 3 Ways
Appetizer

Wok Charred Edamame 3 Ways

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat soybean oil over high heat in a wok or skillet.
  2. 2 Add edamame. Saute for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until pods begin to lightly char.
  3. 3 Remove and season as desired (see Soy Ginger, Maple Balsamic and Dukkah seasoning).

By United Soybean Board

Wasabi and Shrimp Cheese Ball
Appetizer Asian

Wasabi and Shrimp Cheese Ball

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, soy sauce, water chestnuts, shrimp, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Gradually stir in wasabi paste until you reach the desired amount of spice. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
  2. 2 Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator, and shape into a ball. Roll in the remaining sesame seeds to cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By mkecupcakequeen

Jim's Beer-Battered Portobello Mushrooms
Appetizer American

Jim's Beer-Battered Portobello Mushrooms

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Whisk ale, flour, sesame seeds, cornstarch, and baking powder together in a large bowl; batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
  3. 3 Dip mushroom strips into batter, 7 to 8 at a time; shake off excess.
  4. 4 Lower mushroom strips carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining mushroom strips.

By JimChicago52

Fried Cauliflower with Sesame and Hoisin
Appetizer

Fried Cauliflower with Sesame and Hoisin

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine tempura mix and water in a bowl; whisk until blended. Set bowl into a larger bowl filled with ice cubes to keep cold.
  2. 2 Mix hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame seeds, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Dip cauliflower into the tempura batter and set on a plate to let excess batter drip off.
  4. 4 Combine vegetable oil and remaining 3 tablespoons sesame oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring temperature up to 350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C).
  5. 5 Deep-fry cauliflower florets in batches until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes per batch. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  6. 6 Serve with hoisin mixture drizzled on top, or on the side for dipping.

By Bustercluck

Air-Fried Sweet Wontons
Appetizer American

Air-Fried Sweet Wontons

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix peanut butter, brown sugar, honey, and sesame seeds in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Lay out a wonton square. Dip your index finger into water and moisten all 4 edges. Place 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture in the center, and fold it diagonally to make a triangle, firmly pressing the edges down. Don't overfill, as the peanut butter mixture may ooze out.
  3. 3 Once you've made a triangle shape, take the bottom corners and fold around your index finger so they meet. Moisten the 2 wonton corners and press together to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
  4. 4 Preheat an air fryer to 370 degrees F (188 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Working in batches, add some wontons to the fryer basket; make sure they're not crowded or touching. Spray lightly with cooking spray and cook until just light golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cool slightly, dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve.

By lutzflcat

Mary's Gone Crackers Copycat
Appetizer American

Mary's Gone Crackers Copycat

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut a small square out of a separate sheet of parchment paper and oil 1 side; set aside.
  2. 2 Blend brown rice, quinoa, and tamari in a food processor, adding water if mixture is too dry, until a dough starts to form. Add chia seeds, sesame seeds, flax seeds, and salt; pulse until dough is a sticky ball.
  3. 3 Roll small pieces of dough into 1/2-inch balls and arrange at least 2 1/2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Place the oiled square of parchment paper, oil-side down, onto a dough ball. Flatten the dough ball into a very thin 2-inch-wide disk by pressing the top of a small jar onto the parchment square. Repeat with remaining dough balls.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until edges of crackers begin to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer crackers to a wire rack. Place the rack onto the baking sheet and return to oven.
  5. 5 Bake until crackers are dry and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes more.

By Cazuela

Lavosh
Appetizer Middle Eastern

Lavosh

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl, stir together, flour, sugar and salt. Add water, 1 egg white and melted butter; mix well to make a stiff dough. Knead until dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Divide dough into 10 balls. Roll each ball on lightly floured surface until paper thin. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until browned.

By SALLYCOOKS

Japanese Deviled Eggs
Appetizer Japanese

Japanese Deviled Eggs

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place eggs in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
  2. 2 Place sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove to cool on a paper towel-lined plate.
  3. 3 Cut each egg in half lengthwise; place egg yolks into a food processor with mayonnaise, soy sauce, wasabi paste, and rice vinegar. Process until smooth; add bread crumbs and green onion to yolk mixture and pulse just enough to mix evenly.
  4. 4 Arrange egg white halves on a serving platter; spoon yolk mixture into whites. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

By Mya

Spicy Ginger Chicken Wings
Appetizer

Spicy Ginger Chicken Wings

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Blot chicken wings dry with a paper towel.
  3. 3 Beat the eggs in a bowl, and place the flour in another bowl. Dip chicken wings into the egg, then into the flour to lightly coat, shaking off the excess.
  4. 4 Melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  5. 5 Pan fry the chicken wings until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Meanwhile, gently boil the cider vinegar, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, monosodium glutamate, salt, serrano chile peppers, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. 7 Toss the browned chicken wings in the sauce to coat, then transfer the wings to large baking dish with a slotted spoon. Reserve remaining sauce.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes, rotating and basting with the reserved sauce after 15 minutes.
  9. 9 Sprinkle sesame seeds on the chicken wings before serving.

By Melissa Killion

Golden Sesame Balls
Appetizer Chinese

Golden Sesame Balls

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar and shortening in a bowl to make a paste. Add rice flour, baking powder, and ice water and mix everything into a dough ball. Wrap in plastic film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Remove dough from fridge and separate into 6 equal portions. Roll into balls and flatten the balls into thin disks. Portion lotus paste into 6 equal parts and roll into small balls. Set a lotus paste ball in the center of the flattened dough disks and wrap dough around the lotus paste. Roll between the palms of your hands until all the seams are gone and no lotus paste is showing.
  3. 3 Pour sesame seeds onto a saucer and roll finished balls in the sesame seeds. Roll balls between your palms one more time to make sure sesame seeds stick.
  4. 4 Pour oil into a pot and heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Drop balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the hot oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb the excess oil
  5. 5 Serve - be careful! The lotus paste inside the balls will be very hot.

By imperiallamianchi

Marinated Pork Strips
Appetizer Asian

Marinated Pork Strips

4.2

Prep
5 min
Cook
50 min
Total
235 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together soy sauce, sugar, onion, garlic, ginger, sesame seeds, and oil in a large dish. Add pork; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours, turning and basting often.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Remove pork from marinade, reserving marinade; transfer pork to the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  5. 5 While meat is roasting, boil reserved marinade for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with pork strips.

By RC2STEP

Baba Ghanoush
Appetizer Middle Eastern

Baba Ghanoush

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Place eggplant on the prepared baking sheet, and pierce holes in the skin with a fork. Roast in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until very soft and tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Set eggplant aside until cool enough to handle; slice in half and scoop flesh into a colander or fine mesh sieve over a bowl; drain for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place eggplant, lemon juice, tahini, sesame seeds, and garlic in blender, and puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. 4 Transfer eggplant mixture to a medium size mixing bowl, and slowly mix in olive oil. Refrigerate the baba ghanoush until completely chilled before serving.

By Tali

Absolutely Amazing Ahi
Appetizer Asian

Absolutely Amazing Ahi

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, cucumber, avocado, green onion, red pepper flakes and sesame seeds. Pour in the lemon juice, sesame oil and soy sauce, and stir carefully to blend so as not to mash the avocado. Place this bowl into a larger bowl that has been filled with ice. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, but no longer - the terrific freshness of the fish will be lost.
  2. 2 Once chilled, remove the bowl from the ice, and invert onto a serving plate. Serve with toasted bread or your favorite crackers.

By JULESKICKS2

Caramelized Chicken Wings
Appetizer Asian

Caramelized Chicken Wings

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In an electric skillet or a large skillet over medium heat, mix together the water, sugar, soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, wine vinegar, and garlic until smooth and the sugar has dissolved. Place the wings into the sauce, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer until the wings are tender and the sauce has thickened, about 30 more minutes, spooning sauce over wings occasionally. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

By Shannon Patrick Koller

Spinach Rolls with Puff Pastry
Appetizer American

Spinach Rolls with Puff Pastry

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes; season with salt and mix well. Transfer to a bowl; mix in feta cheese until combined.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
  3. 3 Lay 1 sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut in half lengthwise. Roll 1 half out with a rolling pin so it is wide enough to fold twice lengthwise. Mix egg and milk together in a small bowl.
  4. 4 Spread 1/6 of the spinach mixture lengthwise in the center of puff pastry. Roll one side over the filling and brush other side with egg mixture. Roll over again to seal.
  5. 5 Brush top of roll with egg mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cut roll into 6 equal-sized rolls. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry. Place cut rolls onto the prepared baking sheets.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until spinach rolls are puffed up and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.

By cassandra

Best Egg Rolls
Appetizer Asian

Best Egg Rolls

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Season pork with ginger and garlic powder in a large bowl; mix until thoroughly combined. Place pork in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until pork is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Combine cooked pork, cabbage, and carrots in a large bowl; mix until egg roll filling is well combined. Mix four and water together in a small bowl until a paste forms.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large skillet to about 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) or medium high heat. While oil is heating, prepare egg rolls: Lay one egg roll wrapper on a work surface with one corner pointed toward you like a diamond. Place about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the filling in the center of the wrapper.
  5. 5 Fold the bottom corner up and over the filling. Fold the left and right corners in toward the center. Push the egg roll away from you and roll toward the top corner.
  6. 6 Brush a bit of the flour paste over the inside of that corner to help seal the egg roll.
  7. 7 Fry egg rolls in the hot oil, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels or rack.
  8. 8 Place egg rolls on a serving plate and sprinkle sesame seeds over top.

By Angela Hamilton

Cheese Bourekas
Appetizer Middle Eastern

Cheese Bourekas

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Beat 1 egg in a medium bowl and mix in cheese. Season with parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  3. 3 Cut each puff pastry sheet into 6 equal squares on a lightly floured surface for a total of 12 squares.
  4. 4 Beat remaining egg with water in a small bowl. Brush edges of each pastry square lightly with egg wash. Place a heaping tablespoon cheese mixture in the center of each square. Fold pastry over filling and seal edges with a fork. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, brush tops with remaining egg wash, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

By GCBENEZRA

Crab Rangoon Dip with Crispy Wonton Chips
Appetizer American

Crab Rangoon Dip with Crispy Wonton Chips

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart or 8x8-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Reserve 1 tablespoon green onions for garnish. Combine the remaining onions with cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Sriracha, soy sauce, lemon zest, and lemon juice and stir until well blended. Fold in crabmeat and pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with sweet chili sauce and sprinkle with reserved green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
  4. 4 While dip bakes, heat oil in a medium saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Fry 5 to 6 pieces of wonton at a time in batches, flipping several times throughout, until golden, bubbly, and crisp, about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle immediately with salt. Repeat with remaining wontons and serve immediately with dip. (Alternatively, these chips could be made the day before, cooled completely, and stored in airtight containers).

By NicoleMcmom