Baked Eggplant Fries

Ingredients 1 medium eggplant (cut into french fry shapes) 2 cups panko breadcrumbs or alternative 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 2 large eggs (lightly whisked) salt and pepper olive oil cooking spray 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade) Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.  Place the whisked eggs into a shallow bowl and […]

Caponata (Cooked Eggplant Relish/Salad)

Ingredients 1 large eggplant 1 ¼ lb or so, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 onion chopped 1 red bell pepper chopped 2 small celery stalks thinly sliced 1 cup crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoon capers ¼ cup pitted green olives roughly chopped ¼ cup raisins ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup white wine 2 teaspoons honey  Extra virgin olive oil  ¼ teaspoon to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoon chopped fresh mint Black […]

Baba Ghanoush

Ingredients 1 large eggplant 1 ½ tablespoons tahini sauce 4 cloves garlic, smashed ½ lemon, juiced  ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional) salt to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste 1 pinch dried parsley flakes or fresh chopped, for garnish Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Arrange oven racks so […]

Eggplant in Garlic Sauce

Ingredients 3 tablespoons neutral oil 2-3 eggplants depending on size, slice to desired medium sized shape 1 cup water 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes 3 tablespoons garlic powder 5 teaspoons white sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons oyster sauce Sesame seeds and scallions for garnish (optional) Directions Heat the oil […]