Rumored to possess mystical powers, the sesame seed goes above and beyond. The oldest oilseed crop has roots dating back centuries. Sesamum indicum, the cultivated sesame seed, originated in India.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Greg Dupree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless I usually go for big, showy flavors and ...

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If you didn’t grow up eating halva, the food item might be a mystery. But this simple confection is a treat to eat straight—it almost has the texture of fudge—or it can elevate other desserts, from ...

We asked several L.A.-area pastry chefs and cooks to contribute their favorite holiday cookies. Each is a simple, homestyle cookie that reflects the contributor’s memories of holidays past. I grew up ...

I usually go for big, showy flavors and ingredients that bite back, like pickled red onions, piquant Dijon, or fiery habanero salsa. Whether I am cooking or eating, I want it loud. On the surface, ...