Baba Ganoush (or Ganouj) is a Middle Eastern dish, similar to hummus – and with many of the same ingredients – but made with eggplant.  You can use it the same way as hummus too – as a dip, a sandwich spread, etc. Traditional Baba Ganoush is made with fire-roasted eggplant, imparting a smokey flavor, but since I live in a small condo with no outdoor space for a grill, I have to settle for oven-roasting!  Give it a try and you may never go back to hummus again! Continue reading »