Baba Ghanoush

2 big eggplant 5 cloves garlic 6 tbs Tahini (sesame paste) 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice 5 tbs water Pinch of salt Extra virgin olive oil fresh Italian parsley/ fresh mint to garnish Cayenne or paprika to garnish Pita bread/toasted/crackers

Ingredients: Bake the eggplant in the oven (in aluminum sheet) for 30-40 minutes Peel the eggplant after it cools off In a food processor, mix eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, water and salt for 2 minutes until smooth but not too creamy (like a dip) pour the mix in an oval platter and garnish with olive oil, paprika, mint and Italian parsley. Enjoy it with some slices of tomato/Greek pickled pepper/pickles. Bon Apetite