E is for Eggplant

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Eggplants are part of the nightshade family, which includes potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers. Most people think eggplant is a vegetable, but it's actually a fruit and classified botanically as a berry. Colors vary from white (which is how the eggplant got its name) to dark black, with the most common hue being purple. Highly versatile in cooking, eggplants can be prepared in a variety of ways, such as pan-fried, breaded, deep-fried, baked, and grilled. Eggplant cutlets can be prepared ahead of time and used in casseroles or sandwiches.

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A Few Facts Courtesy of Wikipedia

The eggplant, aubergine, brinjal, or baingan (in India) is a plant of the family Solanaceae (also known as the nightshades) and genus Solanum. It bears a fruit of the same name, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. As a nightshade, it is closely related to the tomato and potato and is native to India and Sri Lanka. The fruit is botanically classified as a berry, and contains numerous small, soft seeds, which are edible, but are bitter because they contain (an insignificant amount of) nicotinoid alkaloids, unsurprising as it is a close relative of tobacco.

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Eggplant with Sake on Soba Noodles 

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Woodland Lodge Recipe Card BoxSimply Recipes Eggplant Parmesan, Eggplant Lentil Stew with Pomegranate Molasses, Italian Sausages with Ratatouille, and more.

Italian Food Forever Baked Individual Eggplant Parmesan, Fried Eggplant, Eggplant Croquettes, Eggplant Parmesan, Grilled Eggplant and Tomato Salad, Stuffed Eggplants, Marinated Eggplant, Eggplant au Gratin, and more.

Southern U.S. Cuisine Eggplant Ground Beef Casserole, Eggplant Casserole with Cheddar Cheese, Eggplant Parmesan with Herb Tomato Sauce, Eggplant Sandwiches with Mozzarella, Grilled Japanese Eggplant, and more.

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Tender Pickled Baby Eggplants 

Eggplant for the Pantry

Eggplant is Delicious and Good for You Too!

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Eggplant Penguins 

Eggplant Marketplace

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Eggplant Salt and Pepper Shakers

Add a Touch of Eggplant in the Kitchen

Eggplant Salt & Pepper Shakers Set by Home Gourmet Collection

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Glazed ceramic shakers measure 4.5 inches tall.

Eggplant Family with Hats 

Grow Your Own Eggplant

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Heart Shaped Eggplants 

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Signature dish: Crispy eggplant
I'D LOVE the recipe for chef Mark Newman's crispy eggplant. He's at Citron (3 Macgregor St, Wilston; ph 3856 0066). - GH Nundah. FRIED EGGPLANT WITH SZECHUAN PEPPER & CHILLI BEAN SAUCE Serves 6 Cooking time: 15 minutes Preparation time: 45 minutes ...
Michelle Obama's corn soup with summer veggies
Here's an easy soup recipe from "American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America." "This versatile soup is the essence of summer. Dairy-free and nearly fat-free, it showcases the pure, sweet taste of summer corn ...
Healthy comfort food recipes
'Tis the season of carby cravings, but great news: these hearty recipes are packed with super healthy, immune-boosting ingredients. Heat oil in a large pan with heatproof handle over a medium-high heat. Add eggplant, zucchini, capsicum, ...
Pasta Puttanesca with Diced Eggplant - new twist on a classic Italian dish
I've had requests of late for a Pasta Puttanesca recipe. With all of the recipes I've penned, I'm surprised it's not a part of my repertoire. After all, I (and you too, more than likely) have been making super-fast, impromptu Puttanesca versions from ...

How About an Eggplant Rocking Chair?

Suitable for Children 9 months to 2 years

Rock 'N Roll Eggplant

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It's okay to play with your vegetables! This smiling eggplant-shaped rocker features a comfortable seat and backrest, and a handle made for tiny hands. It measures 24' x 12" x 15".

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  • tembrooke May 23, 2012 @ 9:43 pm | delete
    Love those "penguin eggplants" -- too cute!
  • tcorbs Nov 7, 2011 @ 1:02 pm | delete
    I didn't know that eggplant was a fruit! I just finished pickling eggplant, ,mmmm.
  • lychiIM Oct 26, 2011 @ 6:01 pm | delete
    you got some cool photos!
  • akumar46 Oct 12, 2011 @ 12:31 pm | delete
    Very interesting Eggplant lens,thanks.
  • aesta1 Sep 10, 2011 @ 8:00 pm | delete
    Just had eggplant with ground pork last night in a Cambodian restaurant and really enjoyed it. Am looking at those pickled young eggplant and my..my.
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E is for Eggplant was created by Kim Giancaterino on August 28, 2007. This Squidoo page is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 Unported License.

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Totally Eggplant Cookbook 

by Helene Siegel, Karen Gillingham

Totally Eggplant Cookbook (Totally Cookbooks)

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Victoria Eggplant Dip, 12 oz.

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The Eggplant Cookbook 

by Rosemary Moon

The Eggplant Cookbook: Classic and Contemporary Recipes for Today's Healthy Diet

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