Baba Ghamouj(Eggplant Dip)  
["1 medium eggplant", "3 Tbsp. tahini (sesame extract; can be purchased from health food stores)", "juice of 2 lemons", "2 cloves garlic, minced", "salt to taste", "2 Tbsp. water", "2 Tbsp. red bell pepper, chopped fine"]
["Broil eggplant with skin on, turning it frequently.", "Or, you may cook eggplant in microwave for 6 minutes.", "(Ensure the use of fork to make small holes in eggplant before it is placed in microwave.)", "When cool, remove skin and mash like a potato.", "Mix other ingredients; add to eggplant and blend well. Garnish with parsley and olive oil.", "Serve with pita bread.", "Serves 6 to 8."]
["eggplant", "tahini", "lemons", "garlic", "salt", "water", "red bell pepper"]