Israeli-inspired Roasted Eggplant with Silan Techina is a little sweet, a little savory and all sorts of tasty.

Tahini (or techina) is a basic ingredient in the Israeli kitchen. It is eaten everywhere and by everyone; smeared

An Iraqui sandwich special: techina, fried eggplant, hard boiled egg and lettuce on whole wheat gebetta .

We opted to piece together a sandwich made from the week's leftovers. Bread+ homemade tahini + leftover roasted vegetables = delicious.