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Eggplant Extravaganza

Season 1 Episode 104 | 26m 46s

Julie’s eggplant extravaganza all starts with her signature starter called batenjen mishwee, a fire-roasted eggplant spread. Her main dish, sheikh el’ mahshi, showcases baby Indian eggplants, that are sautéed and stuffed with a meat and pine nut mixture baked in a tomato casserole. Last is a specialty breakfast dish called bayd b batenjen - baked eggs and eggplants.

Aired: 04/10/17
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
A special celebration of Julie’s favorite season of all, the spring
Sweets are sure to be a treat for your family and friends this holiday season
Julie makes the national dish of Lebanon, kibbeh, in three different ways.
Julie shares one of her special fish dishes inspired by the Finger Lakes region.
Julie creates dishes known as fattat meaning to use “left-over flat bread.”
Julie Taboulie’s mezze will surely inspire you to host your next social party.
Julie is serving up her street food star supreme sandwich, shawarma.
Julie is cordially inviting all of you to come and meet her at the fresh farmer’s market.
STOP! And, smell the roses with Julie’s rose water sweets hailing from Lebanon.
Rise and shine by starting your day the Lebanese way. Julie makes manoush.
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A special celebration of Julie’s favorite season of all, the spring
Sweets are sure to be a treat for your family and friends this holiday season
Julie makes the national dish of Lebanon, kibbeh, in three different ways.
Julie shares one of her special fish dishes inspired by the Finger Lakes region.
Julie creates dishes known as fattat meaning to use “left-over flat bread.”
Julie Taboulie’s mezze will surely inspire you to host your next social party.
Julie is serving up her street food star supreme sandwich, shawarma.
Julie is cordially inviting all of you to come and meet her at the fresh farmer’s market.
STOP! And, smell the roses with Julie’s rose water sweets hailing from Lebanon.
Rise and shine by starting your day the Lebanese way. Julie makes manoush.