Ingredients: 3 Italian eggplants, cut into planks 1-2 cup(s) matzo meal 1/2-1 tablespoon hot Mexican chile powder 2 eggs, beaten salt freshly ground black pepper dipping sauce: 3 tablespoons hummus, at room temperature* 3 tablespoons labne, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika Ingredients: Pour the egg into a shallow bowl. Then mix together the […]
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Eggplant & Rapini Meatball Subs
Ingredients: for the meatballs: 1/2 lb lean ground beef 1/2 lb ground pork 1 shallot, minced 1 clove garlic, grated 1/3 cup bread crumbs 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan 1 tablespoon minced basil 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 egg salt pepper for the eggplant: 2 small graffiti eggplants, striped* and […]
Grilled Italian Eggplant Rollatini with Herbed Goat Cheese
Ingredients: 3 Italian eggplants, sliced into 1/4 inch thick vertical strips 1/2 cup softened mild goat cheese 1 shallot, minced 2 tablespoons minced basil 2 tablespoons minced oregano zest one lemon salt pepper brushing sauce: 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoons minced oregano 1 tablespoons minced […]
Tzatziki Lamb Burgers
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley 1 tablespoon minced dill 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 clove garlic, grated zest of one lemon salt freshly ground black pepper tzatziki: 3/4 cup Greek yogurt 1/3 cup finely diced, seeded cucumber* 1 tablespoon minced dill salt freshly ground black […]
Eggplant & Fennel Calzones
Ingredients: prepared pizza dough 2 Italian eggplants, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds 1 bulb fennel, thinly sliced 1/2 cup ricotta 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella 3 tablespoons Parmesan 1 tablespoon minced basil 1 tablespoon minced oregano salt freshly ground black pepper warm tomato dipping sauce Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment […]
An Excellent Eggplant Pasta
Ingredients: 1 3/4 to 2 lb cubed eggplant 28 oz canned crushed tomato 14 oz canned diced tomato 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large cubanelle pepper, diced 1 red onion, diced 3 tablespoons minced oregano 3 tablespoons minced basil 1 tablespoon olive oil freshly ground black pepper 1 lb pasta (I used cavatappi aka cellentani) […]
Greek Influenced Lamb Kabobs
Ingredients: 1 lb cubed lamb 8 ounces crimini mushrooms 1 red onion, cut into wedges for the marinade: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 cup diced red onion Directions: Place the lamb in a quart sized resealable bag or marinating container. In […]
Lemon-Oregano Roasted Eggplant & Potato
Ingredients: 1 lb cubed eggplant 1 lb cubed Russet potatoes 1 onion, halved and sliced 2 tablespoons minced oregano 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice, divided use 1 teaspoon dill weed 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Place the potatoes and eggplant in a single layer on a lined […]
Eggplant Rollatini with Rapini
Ingredients: For the sauce: 58 oz canned coarse ground (or crushed) tomatoes 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil salt pepper for the eggplant: 2 eggplants, striped* and sliced in 1/4 inch wide slices 1 cup matzo meal or bread crumbs 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 […]
Fairy Tale Eggplant in Ginger-Garlic Sauce
Ingredients: 14 oz fairy tale eggplant, sliced in half lengthwise* 3 tablespoons water 3 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sake 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon rice vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch knob fresh ginger, minced cornstarch sugar Directions: Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the eggplant, cut side down. Add […]