I was never into eggplant but I think that was due to the skin. Jim peels it before slicing! Then the slices are dipped into an egg and Italian breadcrumb mix.
Then the slices get fried up in olive oil until golden brown!
Then the oils is soaked up with papertowels.
Time to layer the eggplant with red sauce and mozzarella!
Now here is the twist! The plan was to make a caprese salad so we had the ingredients. Instead we placed the mozzarella, fresh tomato slices and fresh basil on top before baking!!!
Since we are both huge margherita pizza fans, this was perfect....like a combination of eggplant parmesan and our favorite pizza!!!
We enjoyed it with this great inexpensive bottle of red called 14 Hands, Hot to Trot. This is a blend of merlot, cabernet, syrah and petit verdot from Washington state. Mmmm!
Emmett stayed out of our way most of the time. But his obsession with the kitchen sink did tempt him at one point!
This little cutie was hanging out, enjoying the grass one day when I was pulling into my driveway. He was so adorable stuffing his face!
New this week in my shop is sterling silver filled wire! This item is becoming popular since the price of silver is at an all time high. It is created with a copper alloy that has been coated hundreds of times with sterling silver so it is tons better than plated wire! Available at Miss Val's Creations.
Have a great week!!!! ~Val
That looks sooooooo tasty! Yummy!
ReplyDeleteI have never tasted eggplant before, but If I had been there with you guys I'd totally give it a try...that looks like a delicious pizza! ;)
ReplyDeleteHello Val!!! Uau next time I come to have a lunch to your home!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood, good, good!!! have a very good week-end!
You make a good point. I think it its the skin that makes things a little difficult. This looks and sounds like an amazing recipe!
ReplyDeleteYummo!!! That looks so delicious...I will have to try your recipe soon. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYour wire looks really nice!
loving the twist !!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks DELICIOUS! I just found a farmer's market nearby, and there were eggplants...I may have to try this out next week!
ReplyDeleteYum!!! This looks like a must recreate recipe, so fresh and full of healthiness.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
YUM!!! That looks awesome
ReplyDeleteVal, this looks absolutely delicious. Like you, I've always stayed away from eggplant but I believe, I would try this recipe. Kudos to your sweetie.
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OMG I"m drooling over the eggplant parmigiana....just like my mom use to make it! (I'm italian!)
ReplyDeleteOh it looks yummy!! And I love your little Emmett and the bunny...what cuties!!!
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Cindy
I am not a big fan of Eggplant either, but frying up before hand sounds like it would be really tasty! Looks like it was a great meal.
ReplyDeleteI love eggplant, and sink kitties, and bunnies in the grass. This post has it all.
ReplyDeleteI love eggplant, and sink kitties, and bunnies in the grass. This post has it all.
ReplyDeleteThank you Miss Val! Xavi will be very happy to know he has a vote! (we know we don't stand a chance with Sophia!)) :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this looks amazing. I've never made eggplant parmesan but am definitely going to have to try this. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteoh, this looks so delicious! what time's dinner?
ReplyDeletehello dear Val, how are you?
ReplyDeleteohhh I loved the menu! :)
big kiss
yum! i dont like the skin either...this is a great alternative.
ReplyDeleteWow...looks delicious! I too am a big margarita pizza fan. Perhaps I'll try it!
ReplyDeletethank you for visiting me, Val!
ReplyDeleteyes, the children are very criative, but we have to pull it out of them, otherwise they prefer playing with the computer or just sitting in front of the tv. I was really surprised with the results. :)
That's the cool thing about eggplant, it can be used so many different ways, and this sounds & looks yummy! Love Emmet drinking from the tap, cute bunny, mmmmm the wire, might just have to check that out!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone for your kind comments! We love this dish so much we had it again over the weekend!!! ~Val
ReplyDeleteI'm positively drooling over that eggplant parmesan... It just looks so amazing. I'm going to get my fiance to make this for me. ;D Your cat is adorable, and so is the bunny.
ReplyDeleteThe silver-filled wire looks great and is definitely a good stand-in for the very expensive silver right now.
MMMM! I love eggplant parm. I make it from time to time. I like the fresh tomato and mozzarella idea. :)
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! I want that dish!!!
ReplyDeleteIm your new follower!
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