[Flickr: Robyn Gallagher] Have you ever had a dessert involving eggplant? The Kitchn posted about Gourmet's unique tarte Tatin recipe that calls for sliced eggplant instead of fruit. Other eggplant-flavored desserts include Italian eggplant and ricotta pie and eggplant bread pudding. We can't vouch for any of these desserts not having eaten a sweet preparation of eggplant before, but if you have any input let us know!...
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[Flickr: srqpix] While most of us are familiar with the large, purple variety of eggplant, the award for most twee specimen goes to the Fairy Tale eggplant. They are so small, you can roast them whole, making them in a snap, bypassing the salting step. If you're in the mood for a more substantial vegetarian dish, eggplant is a star with its substantial, meaty flesh. Pureed, the vegetable also makes for a great dip or spread à la baba ghanoush. Look for firm eggplants with a smooth texture and unbroken skin. Store them in a cool, dry environment, but put them in a warmer section (the front) of the fridge if you're not going to eat them within a...
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Mr. Eggplant's journey from Providence, Rhode Island, to Brooklyn, New York starts as a relaxing day at the beach but ends in pure horror. Pure, delicious horror! After viewing the eggplant carnage, try out The Brooklyn Kitchen's recipe for ratatouille. Previously Photo of the Day: Eggplant Man...
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Photo from brooklynkitchen on Flickr Something about his potbelly reminds me of the similarly rotund—and jovial—Kool-Aid Man. He looks pretty pleasant. One of those types always in the mood for a good barbecue or cold beer. Just don't confuse him with the eponymous Nintendo character, a foe of Mario and Luigi often sporting a metallic mask in the Wrecking Crew game....
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