During a trip this summer to Spain, I fell in love with tapas. Tapas are essentially appetizers that are served in most bars and restaurants. In fact, there are bars that specialize in tapas. Sample few and have a full meal. It like music: Pick as many notes as you want, and create a full [...]
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This a low fat version of this popular dish. I do not fry the eggplant slices which cut down on the amount of fat in this dish and make it more enjoyable. serves 4-6 3 large eggplants 2 large onions, julienne 1 red bell pepper, cut [...]
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Vegan Eggplant Up-Side Down: serves 8 2 Large Eggplants 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 16-ounce diced tomato with juice 1 clove garlic 1 1/2 cup Basmati Rice salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, [...]
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Around this time of year the question I am usually asked by people I meet in the stores or from people who send me e mails is: What do I do with the vegetables and herbs that are coming out of my garden so profusely? It appears that eggplant is the vegetable of choice for [...]
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Eggplant has very little nutritional value, but it does have a lot of fiber, an element that cannot be discounted. It is good for weight conscious people. One cup has only 25 calories, and it is filling. The trick is how to cook it. Before cooking eggplant, slice it in the shape you want for [...]
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Most theories hold that eggplant came from India, mostly because there are still some regions in that country where eggplant grows wild. The vegetable most likely went from India to the Arab world, and from there to Europe carried by the Crusaders nearly a thousand years ago. Although it is most widely used now in [...]
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This easy appetizer makes a wonderful side dish, take-along for a summer picnic or a party. Best of all, it can be eaten cold. Ingredients 2 large eggplants 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 cups finely chopped parsley 3 cloves garlic, mashed 2 red bell pepper, or 6 [...]
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