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Jonathan Matei's avatar

Loved this! I didn’t know the meaning behind baba ganoush—so cool to learn that. And now I’m seriously craving a mezze spread. That lentil and dill salad sounds super fresh and easy too. Thanks for sharing!

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Sheryl O'Connell's avatar

I hope you try it. Please let me know if you do.

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Lucy House's avatar

I love mezze or tapas or antipasto spreads!! It’s one of the best ways to eat and share food with friends!

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Sheryl O'Connell's avatar

I completely agree.

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N Leana's avatar

You certainly packed this post, Sheryl! So many goodies for us to play with 😝.

We LUV eggplant in any shape or form. My mum especially loved the skin - she would take long strips and layer it with garlic, chilli and minced duck meat (sort of lasagna style). I like to fry the skin with lardo and garlic chives, or even just a dark miso.

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Sheryl O'Connell's avatar

I use layered eggplant for moussaka or lasagna. I have not had it with duck, this is most intriguing. And your dark miso idea, I will try in the next couple of days. Thank you for taking the time to share.

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N Leana's avatar

Oh happy to hear that it's piqued your interest, Sheryl. If you start with raw eggplant, slice off the skin with a thin layer of flesh attached, then blanch for a minute before using ☺️.

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Kate Selner's avatar

This is one of my most favorite spreads ever. I love grilling the eggplants over an open fire (weather permitting) for an extra smoky flavor. Burying them under a bed of coals makes the taste extraordinary.

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Sheryl O'Connell's avatar

Lovely! I still live where there is snow but, I just love smoky eggplant. Lots to look forward to once the weather is warmer.

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Aki moroto's avatar

Mouthwatering! Yum-!!

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Sheryl O'Connell's avatar

Thank you.

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Pam Schurgin's avatar

This is the best Baba Ganoush recipe! I just made it for the first time and I’m so glad I did. Thank you for posting this!

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Sheryl O'Connell's avatar

I am delighted you enjoyed :)

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