INGREDIENTS: 2 large or 3 small seedless eggplants 1/4 cup olive oil 1 onion, peeled and thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup yogurt, drained in cheesecloth for 3 hours 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, or 1 teaspoon dried mint 1/4 teaspoon saffron...Read More

In addition to being a flavorful dipping sauce for warm focaccia or francese, it’s equally delicious drizzled over bruschetta. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, pressed 1 small shallot, finely chopped 2 small chilies, jalapeño or Serrano, peeled, seeded and finely chopped 2 teaspoons finely chopped, dry-packed, sun-dried tomatoes 2 to...Read More