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Eggplant Sandwiches with Cubanelle Peppers and Arugula

Eggplant Sandwiches with Cubanelle Peppers and Arugula 8 (1/2-inch-thick) eggplant slices Olive oil 3-4 long hot peppers (seeds removed) OR 2 cubanelle peppers OR 1 large red pepper 4 Slices ciabatta bread 2 tablespoons pesto…

Fried Eggplant Sandwich

Fried Eggplant Sandwich INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups extra-virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, peeled Pinch red chile flakes 2 (28-ounce) cans whole, peeled tomatoes 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, more as needed 1-2 Sicilian eggplants…

Eggplant Ricotta Bites

Eggplant Ricotta Bites 1 medium eggplant Kosher salt All-purpose flour, for dredging 2 large eggs 3/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra- virgin olive oil, plus more as needed 2…

Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Parmesan

Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Parmesan 2 small eggplants, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices 6 medium plum tomatoes, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra…

Open-Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwich

Open-Face Grilled Eggplant Sandwich Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices of peasant bread Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing One 1 1/4-pound eggplant, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 plum tomatoes, sliced…

Roasted Eggplant, Tomato and Arugula Salad

Roasted Eggplant, Tomato and Arugula Salad 1 large eggplant, cut into 3/4 inch slices 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved 1 teaspoon sugar 2…

Open Face Eggplant Sandwich

Open Face Eggplant Sandwich Eight 1/2-inch-thick slices of peasant bread Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing One 1 1/4-pound eggplant, sliced crosswise 1 inch thick Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 plum tomatoes, sliced crosswise…

Baked Eggplant and Goat Cheese Stacks

Baked Eggplant and Goat Cheese Stacks 1 eggplant, about 1 pound, peeled 1 cup panko bread crumbs ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan 2 large eggs ½ cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 small log goat cheese, sliced 10…

Sicilian Aubergine Stew (Eggplant Caponata)

Sicilian Aubergine Stew (Eggplant Caponata) INGREDIENTS olive oil 2 large aubergines, cut into large chunks 1 heaped teaspoon dried oregano sea salt freshly ground black pepper 1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped 2…

Eggplant, Green Bean and Pork Stir Fry

Eggplant, Green Bean and Pork Stir Fry INGREDIENTS 6 ounces ground pork 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 cup cooking oil 1/2 pound frozen blanched cut green beans, defrosted 1 pound eggplants, ends trimmed, cut on the diagonal…

Tuscan Green Bean and Eggplant Salad

Tuscan Green Bean and Eggplant Salad INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (2 lemons) 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt black pepper 1 medium eggplant, stem top removed 2 cups cooked…

Sicilian Style Spaghetti (or Spaghetti Squash) with Eggplant

Sicilian Style Spaghetti (or Spaghetti Squash) and Eggplant INGREDIENTS For the eggplant: 1-2 medium eggplants 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 garlic cloves 1/2 lemon, juiced 6 fresh basil leaves Kosher…