Eggplant!

So you're probably thinking this is some kind of joke, but it's really not.  I am actually writing a blog post about Eggplant.  Why?  Because it's DELICIOUS!  I have been addicted to it for probably a month and have prepared it a few different ways.  My favorite way would have to be like my Grandma used to make it.  (Well she still does, but she's in Florida and I never see her.)  Anyway, I made eggplant the other day along with some sauce, which I think I mentioned in a previous blog this week. My Grandma usually prepares the eggplant fried, but I add sauce! (No it's not eggplant parm. because when I think of eggplant parm, I picture a bunch of mozzarella cheese on top.  Not that there is anything wrong with that, but it's not for me!)

I'm one of those people who loves having leftovers so I have delicious food already prepared.  I found myself starving shortly after eating breakfast this morning and I just couldn't focus on my writing.  Then it dawned on me...I really can't write unless I have a full stomach!  If I write when I'm hungry I either start to day dream about food or write about it! So, I went to the fridge and pulled out the last of my eggplant leftovers.  As I bit into the final delicious saucy bites I was a bit sad that it was all gone.  I've actually decided to take a break from making it because I'm afraid I'm going to get sick of it.

Now it wouldn't be fair if I didn't share the recipe that I use to prepare the eggplant so here it is:

*You have to make your favorite pot of tomato sauce to go on top of it!*

Ingredients:

-2 large eggplants

-2-3 eggs

1-2 cups of Italian breadcrumbs

-Olive oil, salt, and pepper

Directions:

-Slice eggplant

-Season with salt and pepper

-Put eggs in one bowl and breadcrumbs in another

-Dredge vegetable in eggs until coated and cover in breadcrumb mixture

-Fry in olive oil until golden brown and crispy on each side

-Pour your favorite tomato sauce on top of the eggplant

-Stick it in the oven at 350° for 15-20 minutes

-ENJOY!

Now that I have a full stomach I'm going to return to my writing! ^.^

Thanks for reading,
Christine

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