Recipe Box

I’m always looking to try something new and cook at least one new recipe each week. These are some of my favorites I’ve made and that I recommend you try. If you have any you really like and want to share, send them my way!

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cathy

May 15, 2011 – 12:53 pm

So do you actually have the recipe from the Lebanese tavern for m’saka? I love it and would be so happy to have the recipe.

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- lookingupwhileslimmingdown
  
  May 17, 2011 – 10:19 pm
  
  I do! I haven’t tried making it myself yet. Good luck!
  
  2 c. eggplant, peeled, and cubed into 1 in. pieces
  1 onion, julienned
  3 TB olive oil
  3 cloves garlic, crushed
  1 c. chickpeas, cooked
  3 c. tomato puree
  1/2 c. water
  1 tsp salt
  1/4 tsp. black and white pepper, combined
  1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  4 c. vegetable oil
  1 tomato, sliced 1/2 inch thick
  
  1. Soak eggplant in 4 c. water and a pinch of salt for 5-10 minutes. Then drain the water and set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan about 340 degrees then fry eggplant until golden, place in a baking tray, set aside.
  3. Saute onions and garlic with olive oil until translucent. Add cooked chickpeas, tomato puree, and salt. Bring to a boil then simmer 10 minutes.
  4. Add spices, pour over eggplant and place tomato slices on top. Bake in 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
  
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