What do you think, aren't these eggplants just gorgeous? They are fresh from the farm and ready to be whipped up into something delicious. I have a day or two to decide on how I'm going to cook these beauties.
It has been my experience that bloggers are some of the most creative individuals, so please put on your chef hats my friends and pour out some yummy ideas for me. Any and all ideas or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
After a very long week my computer is back from the shop and in great shape. It might take me awhile to catch up with everyone. It's amazing how much I missed reading and commenting on everyone's blog.
So glad you got your computer back. It is funny that you posted pictures of eggplant today. I picked some from my garden this morning and I am going to fix Eggplant Parmesan tonight for dinner. I just found a recipe off of the internet just because I have never made it before. With step by step directions. :) I really enjoyed Ratatouille when my daughter fixed it.
ReplyDeleteRatatouille! And yep, they are quite beautiful-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteI made ratatouille a very long time ago - we loved it!! But I love it fixed any way - mostly I prepare it rather 'plain' to just soak up the natural flavor of it. You've made me SO very hungry for eggplant... must go find some. now. :) Enjoy!! -Tammy
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to photograph eggplant lately too---they're so glossy and gorgeous! I once saw a recipe for lasagna using eggplant slices instead of noodles and it looked great. Glad you got your computer back...
ReplyDeleteEggplant is my favorite vegetable.
ReplyDeleteI love it any way you can fix it!
Right now my garden is filled with it!
Smiles,Dottie
Glad you have your computer back! Eggplant must be one of the prettiest of the veggies!
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Lorilee
Welcome back! Your eggplant picture is lovely. Good luck with finding your recipe and I look forward to reading what you cooked.
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Tracy :)
Glad your back, hope you enjoy your eggplant.
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous! My suggestion is to roast them over a gas flame until shrivelled and black, then let cool, peel off the skin and mash the flesh with some crushed garlic, salt, a drizzle of olive oil and a dollop of Greek yoghurt for an amazing and easy baba ghanouj dip!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! Your eggplant looks so pretty, but I have to admit it is one vegetable I have never eaten. I am attempting to grow it in my garden this season per my mother's request. Eggplant lasagna does sound delicious! Hope you are staying cool,sending greetings from Maine, Julie.
ReplyDeleteIf there was an eggplant beauty contest, those eggplants would win and be Miss Eggplant Universe!
ReplyDeleteI thought this "Herb Roasted Eggplant with Tomatoes and Feta" looked delicious!
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Herb-Roasted-Eggplant-with-Tomatoes-and-Feta-240367
If you like I'll bring back some of that goat cheese feta from Maine!
Welcome back! I love aubergine (as we call it over here.) Have you ever made Babaganoush? It's so good you must try it. Or as Farmgirl suggests above a wonderful, layered Parmesana Melitzana would be good. Or very simply cut it into cubes and roast it with some garlic and olive oil!!! Yum yum yum!
ReplyDeleteI will be of no help. I used to be fascinated by these gorgeous vegetables, and then one day I made a delicious looking recipe with cheese, and as I was eating them, I had a vision of eating slugs. I almost threw up. Since then... I can't even look at 'em. A strange experience from the Twilight Zone, I guess. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat looking eggplants!
ReplyDeleteMy kids love eggplant as a filling for ravioli! Saute it with garlic, salt and pepper, add some parm cheese, a little mozzarella, some bread crumbs, whatever you like. Use fresh pasta sheets or won ton wrappers. Any sauce. It's really good!
Anything with garlic! Those are gorgeous. Would make good ratatouille on good bread!
ReplyDeleteGlad your computer is back. My brand new modem is funky again. I am at a friend's house.
Carol
I've never tried cooking eggplant so I will be anxious to hear what you do with it.
ReplyDeletehappiness...you are back. the eggplant photo is so inspirational - i see a great recipe in your future (wish it could be from me!). hope you share once you make the discovery!
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Ciao! An Italian recipe is Melanzane alla Parmigiana! I know this is not a light recipe for summer but it's so delicious!!!XoXoXo
ReplyDeleteI don't know about an original recipe, but your photo makes me want to paint a still life!
ReplyDeleteEgg, seasoned breadcrumbs,
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simple and good with a salad for lunch or entree for dinner
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So many great ways of eating aubergines but one of my favourites is when my husband slices them thinly and makes chips from them, delicious!
ReplyDeletewelcome back !!! when my computer went down in May...i got so depressed i went to bed one day.... 10 days without it...it was getting fixed at Best Buy...yikes....and then i come and see this...guess what's on my drainboard RIGHT NOW !!! eggplant !!! i got them saturday at farmers market...i am making eggplant parmesan tonight out of my Rao's cookbooks...are you familiar with Rao's. I LOVE his cookbooks...
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kary and teddy
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These are so beautiful; in fact I saw some at the market and was tempted but what would I make. I am going to read all your comments and get some ideas; smart of you to ask for this.
ReplyDeleteLove the world aubergine.
Welocme back to Our little world.
Rita
susan..i just had to comeback and tell you i have been in the kitchen this afternoon making eggplant parmesan...i tasted it and it's GOOD !!!!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to hear what you made with yours
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kary
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what a beautiful eggplant you have there...if you ask me what to do I guessed I will do Roasted Eggplant Dip with Toasted Pita.
ReplyDeleteYes, they are stunning! So plump, so intense, so tempting!
ReplyDeleteoh boy...john would LOVE the eggplant on a sub roll....thanks for the idea...that's next
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kary and teddy
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I was going to send you over to My Farmhouse Kitchen but I see you already know her. I'll be making something with eggplant today, too. New follower. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x4
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely eggplants!! My favorite is to bread them and pan fry in EVOO. Yummy. Mine are still just growing, so it will be a few weeks until we have any to eat. Enjoy. Oh, and good for you....driving so far to get good free range eggs!!! Kuddos!!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog and it is beautiful. Your pics are gorgeous. I will be looking forward to your future postings. Greetings from Indiana...Heidi
ReplyDeleteGlad your computer is up and running. Those are the prettiest eggplants. Ratatouille would be my solution. They're almost too pretty to eat though... Have a great weekend. I love that pasta/fresh marinara recipe you posted. Thanks. I am looking forward to using it soon, real soon.
ReplyDeleteFor some reason we call these Aubergines, I much prefer Eggplant! I can honestly say I have only eaten them in a Moussaka. x
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