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 There are no doubt many variations on how to make this popular Italian dish. The way we made it involves cooking eggplant slices on a griddle, then rolling the slices with a ricotta cheese mixture, covering with a homemade tomato sauce and cheese, then baking. If you want to see another way we’ve made eggplant … [read more]  Here in the U.S., ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise are popular spreads for sandwiches and you’ll find them in most refrigerators. In the ex-Yugoslavia where Kemal’s from, those spreads are also used; however, ajvar…which is a roasted pepper and eggplant spread…is also found in most every household. Besides being a popular spread, ajvar is also served as … [read more]  We don’t eat out at many restaurants. Frankly, we like our own cooking better than we do most restaurant food. One exception is the Shiraz Mediterranean Grill on North Hurstbourne Parkway here in Louisville. The food there is so incredibly delicious that I think we could eat every day and never get tired of it. The … [read more]  This is one of our favorite sandwiches, and it’s also my favorite way to eat eggplant. The combination of all the ingredients on the sandwich is just perfect, especially when you add some curry powder to the eggs. Yummmm! We didn’t do it this time for some reason, but we usually prefer it this way. You … [read more]  We don’t normally eat much lamb. It’s okay and we like it, but in general, it’s not a meat we want to eat very often. We had guests over yesterday who love lamb so we decided to make this dish, and it actually turned out great! I loved the hint of sweetness from the raisins … [read more]  This is the best eggplant Parmesan I’ve ever had. The smoked prosciutto gives it a beautiful smell and taste without overpowering the subtle eggplant flavor. I enjoyed every single bite, and I’m hardly waiting for leftovers tonight! Thanks to Lesley at Keeping Food True for such a great recipe!! I’ll definitely be making … [read more]  Kemal and I love eggplant, and if you do too, you’re going to really enjoy his eggplant salad. It’s healthy, nutritious, and full of flavor. It’s a beautiful salad, but it also makes a wonderful meal. It goes great with a loaf of French bread. Kemal’s Eggplant Salad Ingredients: 1 large eggplant  My friend, Vesna, gave me a recipe for a casserole made with sliced cabbage, potatoes, mushrooms, cheese and smoked sausage. I was trying to figure out what to make for dinner, and I really wanted to try her recipe; however, I didn’t have any mushrooms or smoked sausage. Well, I decided to improvise and make … [read more]  If you’ve been following my little cooking blog, you’ve probably noticed that we eat a lot of bread, vegetables, and legumes. We do eat meat but not a lot of it. Why do we prefer more veggies and legumes over meat? Well, we both find vegetables and beans more satisfying and tasty. I used to … [read more]  Moussaka is a popular meal in the Middle East and the Balkans. It’s basically a vegetable casserole that’s layered like a lasagna but isn’t made with pasta but rather vegetables instead. I’ve tried many moussaka recipes, all of which were meatless; however, some recipes I’ve seen call for ground lamb or ground beef. My husband, Kemal, … [read more] |
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