My friend, John Miller, says his wife makes messipes. That’s what I’m often accused of as well. If it takes a messipe to produce a lovely casserole like this Eggplant Tomato Au Gratin, then so be it. Some cooks may keep a clean kitchen, but they’re probably just Stepford chefs. Freekeh 2 1/2 c vegetable…
Eggplant Chinoise
There are few foods I take more seriously than eggplant. If I’m not feeling my best just hook me up intravenously to Snowdon Deli‘s eggplant spread, and I’m sure I’ll be miraculously restored. There comes a time however, when variety is called for, and this Eggplant Chinoise is such a time. Feel free to juggle…
Roasted Stuffed Eggplant – Original!
I’m in a pre-Super Bowl panic. I don’t know who’s playing. I’m not a football fan. I’m just concerned about making a party dip to remember. I grew up on the sour cream packaged onion soup dip. It’s pretty addictive. Anything with that much salt and fat usually tastes great, especially when paired with my…
Eggplant Lasagna – Hold the Noodles
It isn’t only what you put into things that matters. It’s also what you leave out. Sample this Eggplant Lasagna to see how wonderful this simple, noodle-less recipe comes together. Eggplant Lasagna – Hold the Noodles 3 small or medium eggplants, sliced 1/2” thick, tips discarded sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 10 oz…
Eggplant Parmigiana – Rome wasn’t built in a day!
Having a longstanding connection to all things Italian, eons ago I delved into the language, the culture and the food. Ah, the food. Enough said. We’ve all had eggplant parmigiana. Many of us have a favorite recipe. This recipe may bump yours by a notch or two. The fact that it doesn’t rely on oodles…
Eggplant Carpaccio – On Cloud Nine
This dish, inspired by ‘The Book of New Israeli Food’ by Janna Gur, is dedicated to my brother-in-law Maury, whose eyes lit up with delight as it was served to us on our trip to Israel. In the cookbook the recipe is credited to Yaron Kestenbaum, Food Art Catering, Tel Aviv. This is the first…