Baba Ganoush (my FAVORITE Eggplant Dip!) | Garden to Table Recipe

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[NotableNikki]

You know it's good when the person does a little shimmy dance after they try it!

[queenizzy]

A southern woman making baba ganoush and authentic corn tortillas; what a lovely fusion of cultures and recipes

[Garden-gnome]

Your next shirt design should be “ I eat garlic like vampires are a real threat”. lol I’d totally get one because I do too haha😂 I love that phrase

[CatnapperAdventures]

I really want a shirt that says "I eat garlic like vampires are a real threat." Lol. The baba ganoush looks great. I'm going to have to try it.

[thegoddessandthegeekhomest]

Ahhh HOMEMADE TORTILLAS!! When I was around 18-19 years old…I went to Mexico with my then bf. I didn’t know how to cook hardly at all. I’d never had a tortilla. This was late 80’s sooo…don’t judge me lol. I (as a woman) was expected to know how to cook so I stuck really close to his mom. I helped cook and grind the corn (holy cow that stuff is a beast to grind! I needed more muscle!) then mix into a dough (masa). I was constantly teased because I’d always make them lopsided lol. We had a cooking stone on the fire that we’d lay them on to cook. Homemade tortillas are so much better than store bought!! Even when there lopsided! Thanks for the memories 💜 Tamara

[estellekc]

I don’t have a recipe because I’ve just winged it. I’ve made a hot eggplant dip a couple of times and it’s so good. Basically for each large eggplant I roast a medium onion and whole head of garlic with the eggplant in the oven. Then blend them with the eggplants insides in my food processor with some salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil and Parmesan to taste. I serve it hot with little crispy bread toasts or fancy crackers.

[msdebbiep]

Measuring: I heard an idea for those who don’t measure: put your bowl on a scale & just check the quantity after you’ve added it

[laurafrey]

My local Mediterranean restaurant (Pita Inn) makes their baba ganoush with char-broiled eggplant, mashed and blended with tahini, yogurt, and parsley, topped with olive oil and spices and served as a cold dip. So yum! 😋

[traciemae]

The little happy dance was adorable!!!!

[craftyfarmer]

Grandma always taught us to measure from the heart!

[carriepester]

A friend of mine is from Trinidad and one day when I was over she was making Choka which is their eggplant dip recipe. And while it’s very similar, her “recipe” also included roasting tomatoes and also a whole roasted head of garlic and then just processing the whole mess with the rest of the ingredients you mentioned (salt, olive oil, pepper). I had never had Baba ganoush (sp?) but it was sooo good and I have approximated a version at home for myself. When you don’t measure anything, or the “recipe” you’re following is not measured, each time you make it will be slightly different but likely still good.
But maybe try roasting some garlic and tomatoes into a batch and see what you think of it! Thanks for the reminder to me for when my eggplants starts producing! Bless you! Carrie (ps lovely meeting you at MurrayFest!)

[Miss.Denise]

I don't have a baba ganoush recipe, but I have a little story for you:
I started making the farmers cheese a while ago, and I also brought some to my parents. My mom got very excited about it, and asked me to send her your video. She's been making the cheese now aswell, and it never lasts long. My aunt also requested your video, but she hasn't been able to make the cheese. My grandma's birthday was on Wednesday, and I made it with herbs, and my aunt got very excited about finally being able to try it.
Personally, I prefere stronger tasting cheese, but I now prefere home made cheese over even high quality store bought cheese.
Here is to spreading the love for cheese <3

[normalivengood]

I just harvested my first eggplant and had planned on making this dish. I came in from harvesting and saw your video and nearly jumped up and down for joy! Watching your video as I make this for the first time is like being with a trusted friend in her kitchen. Can't wait to try both the baba ganoush and the tortillas. Thanks so much Jess!

[GwynneDear]

I like to put eggplant on the leftover coals after I grill out and then make baba ganoush. The coals add a nice smoky flavor.

[blessedcardinalsfarm]

Hey Jess, I made the Brown Butter Tomatoes last night for dinner and the Baba Ganoush tonight. Keep the recipes coming, that way I never have to struggle about what's for dinner. I just make whatever you made last. God bless.

[jillwright]

I love your reaction when you took a bite. 🥰

[laurahansen]

I am about to finish my 1st time eating and making Baba Ghanoush along with the tortillas. You make the things you cook look so easy for me to try new things. I am a southern Tennessee cook that never measures anything as well just like my mother and grandmother's did. Thank you so much for simplifying what you do and introducing me to delicious new to me recipes 😊!

[angelamoynahan]

I finally made this for the first time with a bunch of Japanese eggplants I harvested today from my small garden. Yummy! Thank you!

[MeganCornell-cqps]

i listen to you while i work!! love you like your my friend chatting while i work!!

[shesatitagain]

Here’s my only suggestion (because this is basically my hummus recipe with the eggplant replacing the chickpeas or navy beans) is when you’re roasting something during hot weather…. Put it in a portable roaster and plug it in outside. Your A/C will thank you. 😄. My husband is in the HVAC business and I’m always talking my about this hack on my channel. IF YOU CAN PLUG IT IN OUTSIDE….DO IT! 😊