What Is Tahini? Tahini is a thick paste made of ground sesame seeds most commonly used in Middle Eastern dishes like tahini sauce or the super-popular dip hummus. Though tahini is a sesame seed paste, if your recipe calls for sesame seed paste, it’s likely referring to an ingredient more commonly used in Chinese cooking, a paste of roasted sesame seeds. Tahini is made from raw (uncooked) seeds. Where to Find Tahini in the Grocery Store With the boom in hummus popularity and global cuisines, tahini paste can now be found in most large supermarkets, Start by heading to the condiments section, looking near gourmet olives....

Create the illusion of height with a tabletop Christmas tree, make a wintery scene using a potted pine or evergreen, or get creative with a wall tree that doesn’t require any floor space. Whatever you choose, these small Christmas tree ideas will make up in charm what they lack in size. Editor’s Tip: Use smaller or light weight ornaments so they won’t pull the garland off of the wall....

Whether you have a large attic with tall ceilings, a slanted attic that’s hard to style, or a tiny attic with limited floor space, these creative attic closet ideas will help you transform your space into hardworking storage. Build Attic Shelving If you have a slanted attic, it can be difficult to make the layout work for your belongings. Build shelving between two walls to create a functional attic closet that isn’t too cramped....

While Knope and her lady friends typically celebrate brunch-style, we’ll be planning all the virtual and at-home events this year to comply with social distancing guidelines. We’ve thought of some fun Galentine’s Day alternatives to help you celebrate your best gals safely. Whether you’re looking to binge-watch trashy TV shows at a virtual movie night or host a virtual game night, use these ideas to inspire your own Galentine’s Day celebrations....

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Showcase the beauty of tricolor carrots. A balsamic glaze flavors the Christmas vegetable side dish, which proves a hearty companion for tender beef brisket. It’s hard to find a meal that doesn’t go well with mashed potatoes, but we’re especially fond of this garlicky blend with golden roasted game hens. The petite chickens can be adjusted to fit the number of diners at your Christmas dinner. Turkey and stuffing go together like, well, turkey and stuffing....

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References to serotonin and serotonin-boosting habits, activities, and even foods are common in today’s social media-based mental health discourse. But is improved happiness and well-being as simple as trying to increase your supply of this one single neurotransmitter? In truth, not everyone can benefit from a serotonin boost—in fact, too much serotonin in your body can actually make you feel worse (although serotonin toxicity is often a reaction to medication)....