Eggplant

Ratatouille

This recipe is a simple rendition of an often very fussy dish to make. Delicious all the same! Ingredients: 1 medium or 2 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch dice 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more to taste 2 medium onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice 4 to 6 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 bunch basil, tied…

The only member of the deadly nightshade clan to be native to the East, the eggplant was once viewed with enormous suspicion in certain parts of Europe. Arab traders took the vegetable west, first to Spain. The Spanish warmed to it quite readily and called it the ‘apple of love’ as they believed it to…

Moroccan Kebabs with Vegetables and Turkey

An easy grilled meal from the garden. You can omit the turkey, and add other vegetables such as eggplant and zucchini. Delicious and savory! Ingredients: • 8 wooden or metal kebab skewers • 4 large cloves garlic, minced • 3 Tbsp. olive oil • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice • 1 tsp. ground coriander •…

Miso Charred Turnips and Eggplant

This recipe is a fusion of two. The miso/honey glaze is a delicious way to enjoy softly grilled turnips and eggplant. I think they make a great pair! Follow links at the bottom of the page to see the original recipes. Ingredients: 2 eggplants 2 turnips 1 tbsp of runny honey 1 tbsp of miso…