THE TOTALLY UNOFFICIAL AAPK COOKBOOK

[Eustace]

Stuffed tomatoes and onions. The filling is made of curd cheese, anchovies, capers, egg, parsley, oregano, black pepper and chili pepper.

[Eustace]

There is a vegetable that is probably not very popular with you. Eggplant. I present to you imambayaldı and patladjankebab.

[zp4ja]

Ah, don't assume that eggplant is not a popular vegetable in the USA, Eustace. If it didn't sell, it rots and they wouldn't sell it. I am half Italian. Ate it all my life. It is a staple item in my kitchen, when applicable or appropriate. One of the best vegetables around but not for for every meal, unless eggplant is main ingredient. Eggplant Parmesan was a bi-weekly thing for me as a kid.

Ever made ratatouille? Eggplant is a must ingredient.

Jerry

Smoked Ratatouille with Parmesan. Eggplant is quite prevalent in this dish. Eggplant Parmesan, eggplant is in the name. We all do it differently.

[Eustace]

I am half Italian. Eggplant Parmesan was a bi-weekly thing for me as a kid.

I can see the Italian influence in your cuisine.
Melanzane alla parmigiana.

We have a dish quite similar to ratatouille. A mix of eggplants, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes baked in the oven. The difference is that we add other vegetables - potatoes, peas, green beans and even mushrooms.
I highly recommend you try the Turkish eggplant kebab recipe.
https://ozlemsturkishtable.com/2021/07/ ... an-kebabi/

[zp4ja]

Thanks Eustace! I will check that out.

Overnight "Boston Butt" Pork Shoulder in the smoker.

Mediterrian Salad. Cucumber, zucchini, yellow squash, sweet peppers, ~50 cloves of garlic split betweenTzatziki and the loaded garlicI am making, tomatoes, jalapeños, Thai Chiles, feta cheese, etc. Use same food processor ingredients across all my dishes. Just change main ingredient. It's called "main ingredient" for a reason.
Topped off with local hotel here salad dressing. Available online. The Martin Hotel. Old school Basque place.

https://themartinhotel.com/shop/ols/pro ... d-dressing
No dog in this fight but delicious. Comes with their "Prairie Dust". Powdered salt, pepper, and garlic. Good stuff.

Homemade tzatziki sauce. Slow, mild, lasting heat.

Jerry

[treefarmer]

Wow, Jerry, you and Eustace are knocking it out of the park this afternoon for me! Making me hungry looking at the beautiful dishes y'all have prepared. We used to grow eggplant years ago. If I remember correctly, Miss Joy sliced, seasoned, breaded and pan fried that particular vegetable. Haven't had any for years.
Treefarmer

[zp4ja]

Phillip, hope you, Miss Joy and yours are well.

We used to eat eggplant the same way. Seasonings, egg, flour, then egg again, FRIED breadcrumbs. Fried in olive oil.

Delicious.

Take care, Jerry

[Jeepergeo]

Smash Burgers and Brussel Sprouts on the Rocket Stove Flattop.

[edge213]

Smash Burgers and Brussel Sprouts on the Rocket Stove Flattop.

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Damn!! Looks delicious!

[Jeepergeo]

Smash Burgers and Brussel Sprouts on the Rocket Stove Flattop.

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They were very good. I don't think I'd ever had one before, unless one counts a Whitecastle burger.

Damn!! Looks delicious!

[1967redrider]

You guys make me hungry, and I just ate!

[zp4ja]

Crock pot chuck roast Birria.

[LKSKNIVES]

Couple of big wings from the meat market in elburn.
Some big cherry tomatoes halved and a bit of garlic salt lawerys seasoned pepper and parmigiana cheese.

Side note Illinois and the stinking mosquitoes are already out.
Enjoy we already downed the tomatoes
Steve

[Eustace]

It's time for spring greens.
Banitsa with dock, sorrel and cottage cheese.