Baba Ghanoush is a traditional Middle Eastern dip that has been winning over taste buds for centuries. Made with smoky roasted eggplant, tangy tahini, and a burst of fresh lemon juice, this creamy dip offers a burst of flavor in every bite.
Served with warm pita bread, crispy pita chips, or crunchy fresh vegetables, Baba Ghanoush is the perfect addition to any mezze spread or appetizer platter. Its rich, velvety texture and distinct smoky flavor make it a standout favorite for those looking to indulge in the authentic tastes of the Middle East…
Eggplant 'Meatballs'
I've been eating less and less meat around here, not for any particular reason other than that's really just how it's worked out, oddly enough. I've been telling my family for years now that I could be a vegetarian at the drop of a hat and with little to no cravings creeping up.
Vegetables are my best friends, however, I have a well known love-hate relationship with one of my friends; eggplant. I happened to get an eggplant in my local produce box this last week, and I didn't want to do the same things that I've done with it before.
I find that I sort of have to disguise and hide eggplant from myself otherwise I tend to have a hard time with eating it and I'm not entirely sure why...
Read MoreEasy Ratatouille & Cheesy Parmesan Polenta (Crock Pot)
So, I've been on the hunt for a good way of making ratatouille lately. I had tried it many many years back when I was a brand new mother. But, it didn't turn out at all the way that I had wanted. It soured my opinion on ratatouille and eggplant for years to come. Eggplant is not my most favorite vegetable, but ratatouille is one way that I will eat it.
I think that I'll eat almost anything if it's got pasta sauce and/or zucchini involved.
A few weeks back, I had tried this recipe out while my grandmother was still visiting. It got rave reviews from around the table. As it turns out, I got an eggplant and an acorn squash in my most recent local produce box, and knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. Another ratatouille!...
Read MoreSkinny Baked Eggplant Parmesan
I feel that I should explain right off the bat here that I am in no way a fan of eggplant. I don't particularly dislike it, but it just isn't something that I would order of a menu or pick up from the grocery store for my own indulgence. However, if it were offered to me in the form of baba ganoush or... eggplant parmesan, I would most likely eat it and enjoy it as well.
The only reason that I had eggplant on hand today was because I was given some in my recent 'local box' that came to me from organic local farmers. And let's face it, I'm not about to toss out any vegetable or fruit that is local and/or organic.
Since I had the eggplant already, I thought it would be a great opportunity to turn it into eggplant parmesan. I love anything that's doused in tomato sauce and cheese. I mean... who doesn't?...
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