Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Want candy that’s good for you? Consider halva. Made primarily from sesame ...

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.

When the poor Persian woodcutter Ali Baba overheard the leader of a band of thieves stand before a cave and say “open, sesame,” it changed his life forever. Those magic words unlocked unimaginable ...

Halva – or baked tahini paste – is a baker’s best friend. Its salty, melt-in-the-mouth quality lends itself beautifully to this batch of spelt brownies and sesame-laden, gluten-free cookies. Make room ...

Sesame seeds are a staple in many cuisines, providing a unique flavor and texture to various dishes. In Africa, sesame seeds ...

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 remember as a child getting up early in the morning to go to Chandni Chowk’s Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib with my grandmother. I would greedily wait for the halwa after it had been offered as prasad. I ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Recipe from Yasmin Lozada-Hissom, pastry chef at Duo and Olivea restaurants. She says, “It was given to me by a woman that is (or was) a jeweler . . . in ...

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. When butter starts to foam, add sage leaves and cook, allowing sage to crisp and butter to turn a deep golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Watch carefully to ...