Babaganoush (Eggplant-Tahini Dip)
Babanoush is like hummus, only lighter-textured and slightly smoky. It makes a tasty dip as well as a topping for sandwiches. Best of all, it is super-easy to make. Preheat the oven to 350 or the grill to medium low. Bake or grill one pound of eggplant(s) whole. Grilling is preferable, especially if you want the smoky flavor. If you're grilling, turn the eggplant 2-3 times so that the skin gets well-browned but doesn't [MORE ...]