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The One Recipe

72: Justine Doiron’s Recipe for Brown Butter Tahini Sauce on Any Noodle

Feb 4, 2025
Justine Doiron, a Brooklyn-based content creator and author of Justine Cooks: A Cookbook, shares her culinary journey and the creation of her beloved Justine Snacks. She reminisces about her whimsical experiences at the St. Louis Zoo and discusses the art of browning butter to enhance flavors. Justine reveals a quick and easy recipe for brown butter tahini noodles that rivals classic mac and cheese. The conversation also delves into elevating flavors with fresh herbs and the intricacies of mastering sauces for a richer cooking experience.
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  • Justine Doiron shares her journey from creating cooking content in a small space to authoring a cookbook, emphasizing accessibility in culinary techniques.
  • Her brown butter tahini sauce showcases the importance of ingredient balance and cooking techniques, particularly the caramelization process to enhance flavors.

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The Evolution of Justine Doran's Cooking Journey

Justine Doran, known as Justine Snacks, evolved from creating simple short-form cooking videos in her apartment to authoring a cookbook. Initially starting her culinary journey in 2020, she faced challenges using a poor-quality stove, leading her to use a cheap induction burner for filming. This experience taught her how to simplify cooking techniques and make recipes accessible for her audience, showing that delicious meals can be created even with minimal tools. Transitioning to a functional kitchen allowed her to enhance her recipe development process, focusing on practicality while maintaining aesthetic appeal.

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