Baba Ghanoush is roasted (or sometimes grilled) eggplant mixed with spices and tahini or sesame paste. It is a Lebanese dish that is traditionally served as an appetizer or a salad. To make it more of a meal, try adding diced onion and tomato to the puree.

I made this dish for a football get together and although it wasn't the prettiest dish there, it certainly was the tastiest. I sprinkled crushed pistachios on top for a texture change, and although that isn't totally "authentic," pistachios are native to the same area as Baba Ghanoush.

More: Check out my previous post using eggplant, For The Love Of Eggplant: Lasagna.