Peanut butter and tahini have a lot in common: Both are made by grinding seeds or legumes into a thick paste, both can be spread on toast, whisked into dressings, or blended into smoothies, and both are calorie-dense staples that pack a mix of fat, protein, and minerals. On the creamy surface, they might even look interchangeable. But when it comes to their nutritional profiles, there are some key differences that can be helpful to know about,
The peanut butter ice cream cake mimics flavors of the beloved sundae from Friendly's, featuring creamy vanilla ice cream on a peanut butter cookie crumb crust topped with homemade peanut butter and chocolate sauce.
Not all peanut butter candies are created equal, and personal preferences significantly influence which candies are preferred. Rankings were based on the purity and potency of peanut butter flavor, as well as how other elements enhance or detract from it.
Gavin Len, a pastry chef at Third Falcon in Brooklyn, said Costco is his go-to for many pantry staples, including Kirkland Signature Organic Peanut Butter. "It's creamy, and has simple ingredients. It's really just such a solid peanut butter," explained Gavin. "Plus you can get two huge jars of it for like $10 in stores. The price for quality just can't be beat."