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Category Archives: Eggplant

Braised Eggplant with Warm Spices, Walnuts and Pomegranate Molasses

04 Friday Dec 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Braising, Eggplant, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Mint, Side Dishes, Vegetarian Option

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Asian eggplants, bell pepper, broth, chili garlic sauce, Eggplant, Garlic, ghee, Mushrooms, Onions, pomegranate molasses, rice flour, Spices, Walnuts

I love eggplant…my favorite ways are usually the way the Asian use them.  Salty, sweet with a crispy exterior and a creamy interior…but, then there’s baba ganoush.  And the Brazilians serve it simply grilled, with maybe a drizzle of olive oil and vinegar.  Okay…so it really doesn’t matter in what cuisine the flavors lay, I’m there for eggplant!  Continue reading →

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Grilled Eggplant Parmesan

30 Saturday May 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Casserole, Cheese, Eggplant, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Vegetarian

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Eggplant, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, panko crumbs, parmigiano reggiano cheese, pasta sauce, ricotta cheese

I love the idea of eggplant parmesan.  But, the problem for me has always been the breading.  It’s just too much.  It overpowers the flavor of the eggplant and I like that flavor.  So when I saw Grilled Eggplant Parmesan on the Food & Wine website, my light bulb lit right up!  Continue reading →

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Falafel-Coated Eggplant with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle

06 Wednesday May 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Eggplant, Middle Eastern Flavors, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

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Asian eggplant, dry falafel mix, pomegranate molasses, smoked sweet paprika, toasted cumin seeds

From time to time, one needs to “cook the pantry/fridge”.  Things accumulate and are pushed to the back.  So being in self-isolation, now and again, one needs to look deeply into the crevices that things slide into…like that box of partially used, dry falafel mix. It’s a challenge to use things in new and creative ways.  That’s how this eggplant dish came to be.  Continue reading →

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Caponata with a Twist

01 Sunday Sep 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Eggplant, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

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bell peppers, capers, currants, Eggplant, garlic granules, herbs, leek, pistachios, pomegranate molasses, Tomatoes, white wine

Caponata is incredibly delicious.  It is the perfect end-of-the-summer-garden dish to prepare.  This version “twisted” or “evolved”, as I was searching through the garden.  Only it’s roots are traditional.  Then it wanders.  And it wanders into pretty, delicious territory.  Continue reading →

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Eggplant with Onions, Wine Vinegar, Grapes and Pine Nuts

16 Friday Aug 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Eggplant, Gluten Free, grapes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

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Asian eggplant, Garlic, grapes, olive oil, Onions, toasted walnuts, white wine vinegar

Vini da Arturo, in Venice, makes this incredibly simple, but delicious dish.  It’s perfect for summer and it’s gets better the next day.  Bring this to the next potluck BBQ.  Continue reading →

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Creamy Shrimp-Stuffed Eggplant with Bacon

26 Friday Jul 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Cheese, Chives, Eggplant, Garlic, Gluten Free, Herbs, Leeks, Main Course, Make Ahead, Roasting, Shrimp, Vegetarian Option

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bacon, bell peppers, dry white wine, Eggplant, Garlic, herbs, olive oil, parmesan cheese, Shrimp, Spices

You know I adore eggplant.  I don’t think I’ve ever met an eggplant dish I didn’t love.  I’ve been thinking about stuffed eggplant, so I decided that today was the day.  I was heading down the vegetarian path, adding lentils to give us that meaty texture.  Then, I took another path…. Continue reading →

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Eggplant, Zucchini and Tomato Casserole with Lebanese 7-Spice

10 Monday Sep 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Eggplant, Make Ahead, Middle Eastern Flavors, Squash, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

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7-spice, bell peppers, Eggplant, fire-roasted tomatoes, Garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, onion, zucchini

Eggplant, Zucchini and Tomato Casserole with Lebanese 7-SpiceThis is a layered affair.  If you aren’t familiar with Lebanese 7-Spice or Baharat, you might want to wander into a Middle Eastern market and pick some up.  This blend uses the “sweet” spices, like allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, etc.  But, it’s wonderful in savory dishes.  It lends itself particularly well to lamb and as it turns out, eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes.  Continue reading →

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Layered, Roasted Ratatouille

04 Saturday Nov 2017

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Buffet Food, Eggplant, Fennel, Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Onions, Peppers, Side Dishes, Squash, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetarian, Winter

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Eggplant, fennel bulb, garlic granules, herbs, Onions, red bell pepper, red pepper flakes, Tomatoes, zucchini

Layered, Roasted RatatouilleEvery now and again, you happen on a dish that’s just perfect.  This is that dish.  It’s a positively delicious dish.  It’s loaded with rich flavors and vivid colors.  Though it’s absolutely best made when the garden is overflowing, it transcends seasons.  And perhaps best of all, it goes together quickly and is even better made ahead and eaten at room temperature.  Continue reading →

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Roasted Sicilian Eggplant with Golden Raisins and Cumin

24 Saturday Jun 2017

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Eggplant, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salads, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

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currants, Eggplant, Garlic, Mushrooms, olive oil, onion, raisins, red bell pepper, seasoning, whole tomatoes

Roasted Sicilian Eggplant with Golden Raisins and CuminI probably shouldn’t be calling this Sicilian Eggplant, since I’m not only not Sicilian, hell, I’m not even Italian.  This may seem like it has non-Italian flavors, but we need to remember that the Moors “visited” Sicily for quite a number of years.  Therefore, this has many of the flavors they left behind, after they moved on.  You know, things like raisins, pistachios and cumin.  It matters not what those flavors are, it’s still darned delicious.  Continue reading →

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Lebanese-Style Eggplant with Tomatoes, Garlic and Mint

09 Friday Sep 2016

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Eggplant, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

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cherry tomatoes, Eggplant, Garlic, Mint, white wine

Lebanese-Style Eggplant with Tomatoes, Garlic and MintWe had a fantastic eggplant appetizer at Noujaim’s in Winsted, Connecticut.  If you enjoy Lebanese food, and you know you do, because it’s so very delicious, then you should visit them.  Continue reading →

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