Baba Ganoush (Lebanese Roasted Eggplant Dip)
My family's authentic Lebanese baba ganoush recipe, made with smoky roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon and garlic. Creamy, easy and perfect with warm pita.
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Delicious Mediterranean recipes, in particular, Lebanese recipes, are full of flavor and texture. These Mediterranean recipes are easy to make,…
I am recovering after a wonderful birthday filled with lots of love, baby kisses, fun gifts (some stuff for the kitchen & our trip to Europe next year!) and a double rainbow (my lucky day, right?).
One gift I got that was really fun was from my Aunt and Uncle. They got me a bag full of different things you would use in Lebanese cooking: Tahini, Bulgur, Kishk among other things. It’s on! Now I have no excuse…it was one of the reasons I started this blog in the first place- to learn all of those family recipes my Mom and Grandma have been cooking for years.
Speaking of this blog-one thing I struggled with was coming up with a name. After a long time contemplating it I came up with Jkawe (after the beautiful Cedars of Lebanon that I hope to one day visit). OH WAIT!! Here is my chance… an all expenses paid 8 night holiday to take a food trek through Lebanon! OH MY GOSH I would die for the chance (and yes, of course I entered! A girl can dream, right!?)
My family's authentic Lebanese baba ganoush recipe, made with smoky roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon and garlic. Creamy, easy and perfect with warm pita.
Lebanese Tabbouleh is a fresh, light salad mixing tomatoes, parsley, mint, green onions, bulgur wheat along with a light lemon olive oil dressing. A great side to any meal or a main dish for lunch!
Whip up a batch of homemade Lebanese Hummus Recipe and keep it for snacking throughout the week. It is packed with protein, pairing perfectly with pita bread or vegetables.