Saffron Cinnamon Lamb

Submitted by Lillea Brionn, Sidney, BC; Tested by Linda Hubel

This novel dish allows to you create Middle Eastern flavours in a short time.

Baba Ghanoush

Excerpted from More Vegetables, Please!

This is a puréed and often-roasted eggplant dish that is popular in Middle Eastern cooking. Use it as a dip for veggies and/or toasted pita bread. Also try spreading it on toasted whole-grain bread or in a wrap and then adding grated carrots, fresh seasonal greens, and a nice thick slice of a fresh tomato, if it is summer, for a healthy sandwich. If it’s winter, top slices of steamed or roasted butternut squash with baba ghanoush and then sprinkle on a little Parmesan. You'll love it.

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