AH HA! That explains it. My 4 year-old son is actually a Parisienne at heart. The mere smell of peanut butter makes him gag. Kindergarten lunches will be a challenge. Maybe I will make him baba ganoush sandwiches.
i am an african american woman who has followed your pages faithfully for a few years. i do not understand why i have an affinity for these savories and sweets as they would seem not to appear in my blood line foods or history! but here i am drawn like moth to flame in the story of baba yaga(have long dreamed of creating a dance movement piece to this amazing story of maturity). anyway,long way to say,thank you for this and i appreciate your perspective on baba yaga throwing out a multitude of tasks to test our abilities!
People of the Mediterranean sure love their dips! From Greek tztaziki to hummus, muhammara, and, of course, baba ganoush! I mean, what better way to kick-start your dinner than a creamy, dreamy dip and some homemade pita to go with it?!
Baba ganoush--also known as baba ganouj, muttabal, or salat hatzilim--is a smoky, rich, and creamy eggplant dip, traditionally made by mixing tender roasted (or charred) eggplant and nutty tahini with garlic, citrus, and spices.
Oven roasting is another method. You roast the eggplant in a 450F oven for about forty to fifty minutes. This is an easy way to cook and soften the eggplant without much fuss. The only problem I find with this is not getting much of that smokey flavor that baba ganoush is known for.
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