Spicy and Chunky Baba Ghanoush

Not your average baba ghanoush—grilled slices of eggplant give this dip a chunky texture, and a hefty portion of hot paprika adds spicy character.

Baba ganoush (eggplant dip)

If there's no hummus in my fridge, I'm making baba ganoush. This tasty eggplant dip is very easy to make and goes well with flatbread, on a sandwich or as a side dip. 

The Best Baba Ganoush

A few simple tricks make this the richest, smokiest, creamiest baba ganoush, made with charred eggplants, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.

Grilled Eggplant with Yoghurt Sauce

A simple but incredibly tasty recipe for Grilled Eggplant dish that's on the table in 15 minutes. Just grilled slices of eggplant and top with a simple tasty yoghurt sauce.

Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Onion with Tahini and Za'atar from 'Jerusalem'

Butternut squash is a staple in my kitchen during fall and winter, but I never stray far from simple roasted cubes or a creamy pureed soup when it comes to preparing the gourd. After preparing the Roasted Butternut Squash and Red Onion with Tahini and Za'atar in Jerusalem: A Cookbook, however, I am a total devotee of pairing winter squash with sesame.

Stuffed zucchinis

These stuffed zucchinis are a great starter or side for your next diner party. 

Zucchini Pastitsio (Mediterranean Baked Beef and Pasta Casserole)

Rich and satisfying, this riff on Vefa Alexiadou's pastitsio is the perfect way to usher in fall.

Stovetop Eggplant With Harissa, Chickpeas, and Cumin Yogurt

Eggplants have always been a difficult vegetable for me. They come in different shapes, sizes, colors, and stripes and are surrounded by dos and don'ts. But with enough delicious recipes under your belt, it's pretty easy to overlook the post-cooking appearance and realize that all those dos and don'ts are really more suggestions than hard-and-fast rules. This recipe, which combines small Italian eggplants cooked whole in olive oil along with harissa, chickpeas, and tomatoes, is one such preparat...

Middle Eastern Roasted Eggplant with Couscous

Middle Eastern Roasted Eggplant with Couscous - 15 minutes prep for this fragrant melt-in-your-mouth eggplant piled high with a fresh couscous. Divine starter or as a meal. (Vegan Tahini Drizzle recipe included as an alternative to dolloping yoghurt on!)

Zucchini Rolls With Goat Cheese and Mint

These little zucchini rolls may require some patience to get together from start to finish, but their good looks are only bested by the incredible combo of flavors packed into such a small package.