Fried Eggplants Sunday, Sep 28 2008 

ABOUT:

Recipe came from my mother

Servings:

INGREDIENTS:

Eggplans
Salt
mayo
garlic
pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Cut eggplant with rings, put salt over the slices

Smash them to get bitterness out

Fry on max

Add topping – mayo+garlic+pepper

Venetian Peperonata Monday, Jul 7 2008 

ABOUT:

From Bon Appetit

INGREDIENTS:

1 eggplant, chopped
1/4 c. olive oil
1 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
2/3 c. white wine
1 can diced tomatoes, drained

crusty French or Italian bread
feta or gorgonzola cheese, crumbled

DIRECTIONS:

Slice eggplant into 3/4 inch thick rounds. Sprinkle with salt and let stand for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, seed and chop all peppers and onion. When time is up, cut eggplant into bite-sized cubes.

Heat oil with garlic in large skillet over medium heat until garlic begins to brown. Add onion, sauté until golden. Add eggplant, peppers and wine. Cover and simmer until peppers are tender, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.

Add tomatoes. increase heat to medium-high heat and sauté uncovered until almost all liquid evaporates. Season with salt and pepper. Cool slightly. Serve with toasted crusty bread and sprinkle with cheese before serving.