A 1000-Year-Old Eggplant Recipe Perfect for the Modern Table: Badhinjan Muqallal

Few vegetables are as beloved in the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean kitchen as the humble eggplant. From smoky baba ghanouj to hearty moussaka, it has long been a canvas for flavor and creativity. But did you know that one of the earliest recorded recipes for eggplant dates back over a thousand years? In the 10th…… Continue reading A 1000-Year-Old Eggplant Recipe Perfect for the Modern Table: Badhinjan Muqallal

Fattet Batinjan-Arabic Style 5 Layer Dip with Lamb and Eggplant!

Hello Friends! Here is a fun recipe for your Memorial Day weekend! In the Arab world we waste nothing, and I can tell you we have devised a ton of recipes that do miraculous things with stale bread. Fattet Batinjan is one of those dishes. Crispy pita chips add a bold and crunchy texture to…… Continue reading Fattet Batinjan-Arabic Style 5 Layer Dip with Lamb and Eggplant!