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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe
Will do, but it'll be awhile. The eggplants have to grow some eggs, first!
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if this is your first time growing eggplants, take some time to enjoy the blossoms! they are one of the loveliest blossoms ever!
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Originally Posted by recluse
For KindleKitten
EGGPLANT BAKE
1 medium eggplant- about 1 3/4 lbs., peeled and cubed
2 tbls. butter or margarine
1 medium onion, minced
1 small green pepper, diced
1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 lb. mozzarella cheese, sliced into strips
Place enough water to cover eggplant in a sauce pan and bring to a boil. Add eggplant and parboil about 3-5 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine, add onion and green pepper. Saute until onion is golden and pepper is slightly soft. Do not brown. Add tomatoes, black pepper and oregano. Simmer about 5 minutes. Add eggplant and simmer another 2-3 minutes.
Pour mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish, and top with sliced mozzarella.
Bake at 375* for about 30 minutes or until mixture is hot and bubbly throughout. Serve over favorite pasta.
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thanks! I look forward to it!
and now we know you don't eat rocks!
