EGGPLANT PIZZAIOLA

Perfect recipe for an alfresco dinner! Veggie lovers or no, you need to taste it! Entertain with style in your plate! Pair with your favorite fish or meat such as lamb, pork or chicken! Enjoy!

Preparation: 30 min; cooking time: 2 hours

4 servings

2 eggplants

5 tomatoes

1 can of flat fillets of anchovies (.2 oz)

5 oz Fontina cheese

4 tbsp Pecorino Romano cheese

4 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp oregano

Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 300 F.

Wash and cut the eggplants in half (lengthwise). Salt them and place them, cut side down, on paper towels 30 minutes. Pat dry.

Place the eggplants in a baking dish and bake 1 hour.

Meanwhile, peel and seed the tomatoes. Dice them. Slice the Fontina cheese.

Take the eggplants out of the oven. Spread the tomatoes, Fontina cheese and anchovies. Sprinkle with oregano, Pecorino Romano cheese and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Bake one more hour.

Bon Appétit!

SWEET AND SOUR ZUCCHINI

Summer is here! And so, delicious vegetables! Try this new recipe and surprise your family or guests! Perfect with chicken, lamb or on its own! Enjoy!

Preparation: 30 min; cooking time: 15 min.

4 servings

3 zucchini

4 tbsp olive oil

4 tbsp golden raisins

2 tbsp Jerez vinegar

2 tbsp capers

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 Anaheim red pepper, seeded and sliced very thin

3 tbsp walnut pieces

Leaves of 1/2 bunch of mint

1 tbsp raw sugar

Soak the zucchini in cold water 20 minutes. Wash them thoroughly.

Put the raisins in a little bowl and soak them in the vinegar and 2 tbsp of lukewarm water.

Dice de zucchini.

Place the walnut in a small frying pan and brown them over medium heat, about 5 minutes.

In a large frying pan, on high heat, warm the olive oil and add the zucchini. Fry until golden. Reduce the heat to medium and add the ginger, garlic, pepper, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes. Add the capers, drained raisins, sugar, mint and walnuts. Cook a few more minutes until tender, stirring often.

Serve warm or cold with your favorite fish or meat.

Bon Appétit!

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