Oven roasted ratatouille is a pleasing dish which brings out the taste of the vegetables. Enjoy their succulent sweetness combined with a touch of aromatic rosemary. Serves 6 Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 large eggplant, cut into 4cm pieces 2 … [Read more...]
Grilled Antipasto
Grilled antipasto is a bestseller at parties or cocktails. It is a great dinner starter or after snack. If you have a raclette set, your guests may grill their own vegetables along with cheese, ham and other cold cuts. Serves 4-5 Ingredients: 1 large red bell … [Read more...]
Eggplant and Banana Dip
Eggplant and banana dip is a Colombian dish also known as bromia. It is a great appetizer with a tangy and sweet flavor. This yummy dip makes a great spread too. Ingredients: 2 large ripe bananas, peeled and diced 2 large eggplants, peeled and diced 2 tablespoons … [Read more...]
Fried Eggplant with Chili Sauce
Fried eggplant in chili sauce or sambal terung is a Malaysian dish that is easy to prepare. The eggplant’s sweetness is a great contrast to the spicy sauce. It is a tasty side to meats, but you can eat it as is too. It is very delicious with white rice. Serves 4 … [Read more...]
Moutabel
Moutabel is a Mediterranean eggplant dip also known as baba ganoush. I find it tastier compared to hummus. I like it so much I won’t mind eating it for snacks every day. I don’t like it spicy, so I do not put any chili; adjust the taste according to what you wan … [Read more...]
Grilled Eggplant Sandwich
I love eggplants. I can eat it as is roasted or fried. Here is a quick and easy recipe that is healthy as well. You can lose the mayo or use a fat free one if desired. It is also a good idea to experiment with different types of bread until you find one that suits your … [Read more...]
Eggplant Parmigiano
Some say that eggplants contain no nutrition, but others disagree because according to them it can treat high blood pressure. The funny thing is it actually contains nicotine. No wonder it is addicting. I like eggplants fried, in stews or in salads. Kidding aside, there is no … [Read more...]
Pinakbet
While researching about ratatouille, I realized that it is very similar to a Filipino dish called pinakbet. Some of the ingredients vary, but it’s the same thing- it is a tomato and vegetable medley. Some add meat, but I prefer it without. Another noticeable difference is the s … [Read more...]
Roasted Eggplants are Heaven
shish-kebab from Crestock Stock Photography A revelation, that's what they were. See, my husband and I are blessed with the best relatives ever - our family members like to send us fresh fruit and vegetables regularly, and recently we received a particularly large bag of … [Read more...]
It’s Finally Friday Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe
This one's a doozie of a eggplant parmigiana recipe, so let's get started. Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil 1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds 2 red bell peppers, my favorite 8 slices Mozzarella cheese 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 16 oz can stewed … [Read more...]
Taking on the Eggplant
I know many of us are not enticed by the eggplant, but it can be a very delicious and interesting veggie. The eggplant is a species of Solanum native to southern India & Sri Lanka. It is an annual plant that produces large purple or white ovoids, not the Metamorphosis k … [Read more...]