Baba Ghanoush, Lavash Crackers and Marinated Olives

A hearty plate of Mediterranean eggplant spread and olives with crispy Middle Eastern flat bread.

Lavash: Makes 8 long crackers
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm water
1 package yeast (.25 ounce)
1 TBSP honey
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing

Baba Ghanoush:
1 large eggplant
2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
1 tsp olive oil
salt & pepper
1 TBSP tahini, plus more as needed
1 TBSP fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cumin
salt, to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Marinated Olives:
1 cup assorted olives (any kind you like, green, black, Greek, garlic stuffed, cheese filled, etc)
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp orange zest
2 tsp orange juice
1/2 tsp fresh basil
1/2 tsp fresh oregano
1 tsp fresh parsley
Pinch cracked black pepper (however much you like, add some red pepper flakes if you like)
1 tsp olive oil

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