DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion , chopped
1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium eggplant
1 garlic clove , minced
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup sliced celery
1 (28ounce)can pear shaped Italian-style tomatoes
2 (14ounce)cans beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup salad macaroni
2 tablespoons minced parsley
grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil and butter in a Dutch oven, add onion and saute until limp (about 3 minutes).Add the meat and stir over the heat until it loses its pinkness. Add eggplant, garlic, carrots, celery, tomatoes ( break up with fork), beef broth, salt, [...]

INGREDIENTS

3 large eggs
3 tablespoons water
1 3/4 cups dry breadcrumbs (or use panko breadcrumbs)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional, I like to add it in)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 large eggplants (sliced into 16-18 1/2-inch slices)
3-4 tablespoons olive oil
grated parmesan cheese (use as much as desired, I use about 3-4 tablespoons per layer)
4 cups grated mozzarella cheese , divided
4 cups prepared pasta sauce (or use as much as desired)

DIRECTIONS

Grease a 13 x 9-inch pan.
In a shallow bowl whisk the eggs with [...]

INGREDIENTS

3 tablespoons olive oil
7 Japanese eggplants , ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch wide slices
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup basil , thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped mint
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. Drizzle the olive oil over the slices of eggplant and toss to coat. Grill the eggplants until tender and grill [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 medium eggplants , sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion , chopped
2-3 garlic cloves , minced
1 red bell pepper , chopped
1/2 cup pesto sauce , preferably homemade
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese , grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , grated

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350.

Salt the eggplant slices and lay on a paper towel for 20 minutes to extract any bitter flavors.

Pat the slices dry.

Grill the slices (I use a dry grill pan on the stove top but [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup cottage cheese , pureed in blender
1 tablespoon onions , minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
2 large garlic cloves , minced
1 lb eggplants , unpeeled

DIRECTIONS

Mix together cottage cheese, garlic, onion and salt in medium bowl and set aside.
Mix together bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, and parmesan cheese and set aside in shallow dish.
Slice eggplant into 1/2 inch sections. Spread each side of the slices with the cottage cheese [...]