Recipes with sesame seeds

Turkey and spinach phyllo pie: ground turkey seasoned with cumin and nutmeg, layered with sauteed onions, fresh spinach, and mozzarella in buttery filo pastry, finished with sesame seeds.

Sesame chicken with snow peas in a sweet apricot, soy, and Dijon mustard sauce with fresh ginger. A one-pan dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Crispy Parmesan sesame bread sticks made from sliced white bread, brushed with margarine and baked until golden. A quick, crunchy snack with only four ingredients that's ready in under 30 minutes.

Sesame drop biscuit-muffins made with just five ingredients: self-rising flour, butter, sour cream, toasted sesame seeds, and paprika. Crispy edges, tender centers, and ready in 30 minutes.

Crispy phyllo seed straws made with toasted poppy and sesame seeds, folded in layers and baked golden. A light, crunchy appetizer that stores for weeks.

Grilled shark steak basted with a quick teriyaki-style sauce of honey, lemon juice, garlic, and sesame seeds. Firm, meaty fish that holds up beautifully on the grill.

Cream of shiitake mushroom soup with a dual chicken-beef stock base and crushed toasted sesame seeds for body. A rich, earthy soup garnished with chives.

Broiled sesame chicken teriyaki skewers marinated in garlic, ginger, and teriyaki sauce. Low-calorie chicken breast strips threaded accordion-style and finished with toasted sesame seeds.

Sesame chicken thighs marinated in soy, sherry, and ginger, then deep-fried with a sesame-studded crust. Crispy outside, juicy inside, the bones-in version of takeout favorites.

Lowcountry benne seed cookies (Charleston style) with toasted sesame seeds, brown sugar, and butter. A thin, crispy Southern Christmas cookie with West African roots.

Spiced Chinese cucumber salad with sesame oil, hot soybean paste, soy sauce, and lemon. A crunchy, spicy-tangy cold side dish that takes just minutes to prepare.

Make-ahead freezer bread sticks shaped, frozen unbaked, and stored for up to 4 weeks. Thaw, rise, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sesame or poppy seeds, and bake fresh whenever you need them.

Stir-fried tofu and vegetables over flat noodles with soy sauce, sherry, ginger, and sesame oil, topped with toasted cashews and sesame seeds. A loaded vegetarian Chinese noodle dish with serious crunch.

Gingered beet salad with a warm miso, sesame seed, and fresh ginger dressing tossed over boiled beets. An earthy, umami-rich side dish with Japanese-inspired flavors.

Bread machine whole wheat peanut sesame bread enriched with a quarter cup of peanut butter and two tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds. A nutty, protein-rich sandwich loaf made on the whole wheat cycle.

Fillets Pacifica are broiled fish marinated in soy sauce, lemon juice, fresh ginger, and brown sugar, finished with toasted sesame seeds. A light, Asian-inspired fish dinner with a sweet-savory glaze.