

Eggplant Extravaganza
Chef and Lebanese-American Julie Taboulie celebrates the cuisine of Lebanon. Julie shares her authentic array of original Lebanese recipes that have been handed down in her family for over three generations. The New York native searches for the freshest and finest foods before heading back home to her kitchen, where she demonstrates her tried and true tips, tricks, and techniques.

Eggplant Extravaganza
Season 1 Episode 104 | 26m 46s | CC
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.