Tahini Dressing

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Tahini — a condiment made from toasted hulled sesame seeds — is popular throughout the Mediterranean and North Africa thanks to its distinctive nutty flavor and versatility. You may only know tahini as an ingredient in hummus, but it’s equally worthy as a dressing or vegetable dip by combining the paste with the sweetness of honey and the piquant flavor of Dijon mustard and garlic.

This recipe yields 16 ounces

INGREDIENTS

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1-½ tablespoons honey
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 60 ml tahini
  • 60 ml olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1-½ tablespoons honey
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Directions

Whisk all ingredients together in a large bowl for a creamy salad dressing. When making a dip, less water creates a thicker consistency. 

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BBQ Sauce

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Sweet (thanks to honey and molasses), savory (with the kick of tamari), and smoky (hello paprika and chili powder!). This versatile kid-friendly BBQ Sauce is a scene-stealer. 

This recipe yields 24 ounces of BBQ Sauce.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2-½ cups strained tomatoes (about 24 ounces)
  • ¾ cup tomato paste (7 ounces)
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 2 tablespoons Primal Kitchen Organic Dijon Mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 600 ml strained tomatoes (about 24 ounces)
  • 100 g tomato paste (7 ounces)
  • 120 ml apple cider vinegar
  • 120 ml honey
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons tamari
  • 2 tablespoons Primal Kitchen Organic Dijon Mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients into a large stock pot over medium-high heat. 

  2. When liquid begins to bubble turn down to a simmer and let thicken for approximately 15-20 minutes. 

  3. Remove from heat and serve on top of ribs or as a dip for sweet potato fries. 

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Tzatziki

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I love traditional tzatziki for its creamy-yet-light texture that is as tasty as it is versatile. I have been dairy-free for a long time, so I use coconut yogurt for a non-dairy version, but it can easily be swapped out with greek yogurt. When a summer trip to Greece isn’t in the cards, at least I can take my taste buds there.

This recipe yields 2 1/2 cups

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cucumber
  • 1-1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup dairy-free coconut yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon dill
  • 1-½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon mint
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1-1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 130 g dairy-free coconut yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon dill
  • 1-½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon mint

Directions

  1. Grate cucumber using a large-toothed grater. Once grated, place cucumber in a bowl with 1 teaspoon sea salt. Over time, the cucumber will release its water. 

  2. After at least 30 minutes, strain the cucumber and place on a paper towel. 

  3. Combine yogurt, lemon zest, dill, remaining salt, lemon juice, olive oil, and mint in a bowl and stir.

  4. When cucumber is dry, add it to the yogurt mixture. 

  5. Serve with chips or drizzle over Moroccan Vegetable Kabobs.

Tips

**The cucumber should be as dry as possible to keep your sauce from being runny.

 
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