Category Archives: Eggplant

Eggplant Omelet

Posted on August 17, 2021 by mo

I’ve seen recipes for a dish called tortang talong. It is basically an eggplant omelet with Asian flavors and ground pork. I’ve never made it with pork but I took the idea and simplified it just a little and made … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Rollatini

Posted on August 3, 2021 by mo

I make these eggplant rollups all the time. I did a post on eggplant rollups several years ago but I make them so often I thought it was worth repeating. Everyone loves these. They travel well so you can take … Continue reading →

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Easy Roasted Eggplant Parmesan

Posted on July 13, 2020 by mo

I love to make ‘real’ eggplant Parmesan but it is admittedly a big production. The three bowls to coat the eggplant, then fry it all is a mess. It is worth it, sometimes, but it’s not a meal I am … Continue reading →

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Grilled Ratatouille

Posted on August 6, 2018 by mo

Ratatouille; ra·ta·touille “a vegetable dish consisting of onions, zucchini, tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers, fried and stewed in oil and sometimes served cold.” OK, maybe not traditional ratatouille, but close. I didn’t have any peppers and I added some corn. Like … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Rolls filled with Basil and Cheese

Posted on August 26, 2013 by mo

I saw this recipe the other day and wanted to try it. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Eggplant-Rolls-Filled-with-Basil-and-Cheese-12755 I followed the recipe pretty closely except I used ricotta instead of mozzarella cheese, and I made the tomato sauce without the sugar and I didn’t strain … Continue reading →

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Moussaka

Posted on March 6, 2013 by mo

This week I thought I would share some of my favorite go-to recipes with you. First is moussaka, or my take on a moussaka-like dish using what I have on hand. 2 globe/Italian eggplants, unpeeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds … Continue reading →

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Baba Ganoush

Posted on February 7, 2013 by mo

3 medium-sized eggplants  1/2 cup (130g) tahini (roasted sesame paste)  1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt  3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice  3 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed  1/8 teaspoon chili powder  1 tablespoon olive oil Grill the Italian Eggplant and scoop … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Sauce

Posted on February 7, 2013 by mo

*Adapted from a recipe by Nigel Slater The flesh of one grilled Italian eggplant ½ cup Greek yogurt A handful of mint leaves Olive oil Mash all the ingredients together in a bowl and use it as you would baba … Continue reading →

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