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Spanish Padron Peppers Recipe (Pimientos de Padrón)

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A bowl of cooked Spanish padron peppers.

Padron peppers, a delightful and sometimes mildly spicy delicacy from Spain’s Galicia region, are a simple yet tantalizing appetizer perfect for any gathering. These small green peppers are traditionally pan-fried in olive oil until blistered and slightly charred, then finished with a generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt.  The magic of Padron peppers lies in

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Tahini (What Is It and How to Make it at Home)

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sesame seeds, salt, and olive oil sit on a counter

Tahini — you’ve probably come across it in your favorite hummus or drizzled over that delicious falafel sandwich. For the uninitiated, tahini is a creamy paste made primarily from sesame seeds. But what exactly is it, and why is it causing such a stir in the culinary world? Let’s dive into this tasty and versatile

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