RECIPES:
FRUIT SALSA This is what we've been eating along with Shrimp stuffed Chile Relleno's!! Cube any fruit (2 pounds) nectarines, pluots, peaches, melon 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, finely chopped or minced 1 jalapeno, diced 1 ear of corn, shaved 2 splashes of fruit white basalmic (Marisiolo has the best selections around here) Olive Oil Combine all the ingredients, taste and adjust accordingly.
With an abundance of Eggplant comes an abundance of recipes, quick and easy to prepare too:
ERIC'S SKILLET EGGPLANT PARMESAN Takes 10 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook. Ideal warm or cold in a sandwich.  1 Globe Eggplant 1 Brandywine Tomato 2 cloves garlic ½ bunch of lemon/lime basil cheese - Mozzarella, Swiss, parmesan Slice eggplant lengthwise, ½ inch thickness. Cook in skillet with olive oil until browned. Flip eggplant over and place a slice of tomato, squeeze of garlic, slice of cheese and leaves of basil. Place a lid on the skillet. Cook 10 minutes until underside is browned. ASIAN EGGPLANT AND CHERRY TOMATO PASTA DISH 4-5 Asian eggplants 1 basket of cherry tomatoes 1 bunch basil 4 cloves garlic Pasta of your choice Parmesan cheese Slice eggplants diagonally and saute on stove top until browned on both sides. Slice cherry tomatoes in half and marinate with olive oil, garlic and chopped basil. Combine eggplants and cherry tomato into pasta, with Parmesan. ASIAN GRILLED EGGPLANT Slice Asian eggplants lengthwise careful not to cut through the calcyx (stem end). Makes butterfly wings. Brush with olive oil and grill. TORTA DI MELANZANA: EGGPLANT TORTE Slice 2 medium eggplant into ½ inch thick pieces. Lightly flour and brown in olive oil. Layer browned eggplant with prosciutto and shredded gruyere cheese, alternating with eggplant. Beat 8 eggs with ¼ cup of milk, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp oregano. Pour over the layered ingredients. Poke with a fork so egg mixture permeates the layers. Bake 350 degrees for 40 minutes. EGGPLANT PATTIES (Member favorite!) Makes 4 to 5 servings 2 large eggplants 1.5 cups breadcrumbs 1 tsp baking powder 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 2 TBS fresh parsley, chopped 2 eggs salt and pepper to tast more breadcrumbs for rolling oil for frying Wash the eggplants and slit lengthwise in 2- 3 places. Drop in boiling salted water and cook until soft. Drain well. Remove the skin and mash the pulp. Combine with breadcrumbs, baking powder, onion, cheese, parsley, eggs, salt and pepper. Shape into patties or croquttes. Roll in extra breadcrumbs and fry until golden.
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