Did you say Babooshka or Shakshouka !

... Babooshka, you may recall was a hit in the 1980's for singer Kate Bush. 

Now, Shakshouka or Shakshuka is believed to have originated from Tunisia ( Tunisian Arabic : شكشوكة‎ ). It is a dish of poached eggs in a rich, spiced sauce and can make the ultimate centre-of-the-table breakfast! 

... perhaps you could enjoy this dish whilst listening to Kate Bush - just a thought!

Now, if you'd like to make this Shakshouka here is what you need:

INGREDIENTS 

Serves Up To Four
1-2 tsp coconut oil
1 red pepper, chopped
1 medium aubergine (eggplant), chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 tin of canned tomatoes (400g)
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp harissa sauce (optional)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
Sea salt and black pepper
1/4 cup water
1 cup kale or spinach, shredded
4 eggs
Optional: Serve with a spoonful of yogurt and sprinkle of fresh herbs (basil or cilantro)

WHAT TO DO
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
2. Heat the oil in a medium frying pan, and cook the pepper and aubergine (eggplant) for 5-10 minutes over medium heat, tossing well, until softened.
3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, harissa, cumin, paprika, sea salt and pepper and water and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until sauce becomes thick. Add in your shredded kale or spinach last minute and stir through.
4. Pour sauce into a baking dish (or leave in your frypan if it is oven proof).
5. Make four hollows in the top, crack eggs into the holes, place into the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until your eggs are cooked to your liking.
6. Optional: Serve with a spoonful (dollop) of yogurt and sprinkle of fresh herbs (basil or cilantro) 

Recipe idea from here

... of course you could always call this dish 'Baked Eggs' - but it hasn't got the exotic ring to it has it !

Hope you enjoy it.

All the best Jan