Baba Ganoush is a silky flavor-packed eggplant dip that makes a wonderful addition to your appetizer table. It's also great as a spread on sandwiches or as a side to your meal! Where I grew up, it is called baba ganoush, which literally means "spoiled dad." In the Levant, it is called muttabal or salat hatzilim (eggplant salad). The