Big, crisp flatbread fragrant with warm spices. A trio of fabulous dips -- fresh fava “hummus” garnished with a dollop of Lebanese yogurt and sprinkled with sumac; a rich, ripe-flavored cherry tomato ...

Though not typically found in traditional baba ghanouj, I add a little yogurt here to add more tang and give the spread a creamier texture; leave it out, though, if you’d like to keep the dip vegan.

Jake Arellano of Sacramento was looking for a good baba ghanouj recipe like the one sold at the now-closed Bob's Butcher Block and Deli. Baba ghanouj (bah-bah gah-NOOSH) is a Middle Eastern dip ...

Tahini is a terrific condiment that is made from grinding sesame seeds into a paste. The paste adds a warm, nutty flavor to Mediterranean dishes like hummus and baba ghanouj. Most grocery stores carry ...