This video shows you how to prepare authentic cooking recipes in the Mediterranean diet from scratch, focusing on fresh ingredients and traditional methods. We’ll guide you through making a silky homemade hummus recipe and a smoky baba ganoush recipe, alongside freshly baked naan bread. This demonstrates how homemade meals elevate classic dips and bread beyond store-bought options, using simple chickpea recipes and eggplant recipes.

In this episode of Glass Plate & Beyond, we explore the beauty of Mediterranean diet recipes made from scratch using simple ingredients and timeless techniques. From learning how to make hummus at home to mastering a creamy tahini recipe, fire-roasted eggplant recipe techniques, fresh herbs, garlic, and warm naan recipe traditions, this video captures the heart of Lebanese food and Mediterranean cooking.

00:00 – Spread of the Med
00:59 – Baba Ghanoush
01:38 – Tabbouleh
02:33 – Toum
03:25 – Hummus
04:23 – Naan
05:10 – The Long Table

Whether you’re looking for easy recipes, inspiration for your next mezze platter, or simply want to slow down and reconnect through food, this Mediterranean spread is built for sharing.

Recipes Featured:

🥣 Baba Ghanoush Recipe
Baba Ghanoush Recipe

🧆 Homemade Hummus
Hummus Recipe

🫓 Homemade Naan
Homemade Naan Recipe

🌿 Tabbouleh Salad
Tabbouleh Salad Recipe

🧄 Lebanese Toum Garlic Sauce
Toum Recipe

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