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Sicilian Style Spaghetti (or Spaghetti Squash) with Eggplant
Sicilian Style Spaghetti (or Spaghetti Squash) and Eggplant
INGREDIENTS
For the eggplant:
For the spaghetti:
DIRECTIONS
Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Slice the eggplants into 1/4-inch rounds. Toss them with 1/4 cup olive oil and some salt and pepper. Grill them until marks have formed and they are soft, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Place them onto a paper towel lined platter. Scatter over 2 cloves of sliced garlic, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the lemon juice, put on a few torn basil leaves, and season it all with salt and pepper. Set aside while you make the sauce.
If using spaghetti squash, follow recipe to simply roast spaghetti squash.
Coat a large sauté pan with olive oil and place over medium heat. Cook the onions until they are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the chile, garlic, olives and a few hand-torn basil leaves. Carefully add the tomatoes and a pinch of sugar; cook and stir until the liquid is cooked down and the sauce is thick, about 15 minutes. Add the capers, taste, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Lower the heat, cover, and keep warm.
(if using squash, skip this step) Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add a couple of tablespoons of salt and the spaghetti. Stir to make sure the pasta doesn’t stick. Cover and return to a boil. Remove cover and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until the spaghetti is al dente.
Drain and add the spaghetti or squash to the tomato sauce. Add the cheese and mix well. Pile onto a platter and top it with the eggplant slices. Garnish with more basil leaves.
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Sharp Cheddar and Pear Grilled Cheese
Sharp Cheddar and Pear Grilled Cheese
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Heat a griddle or skillet on medium-high heat. Butter two slices of bread on one side; place buttered side down onto the skillet. Top bread with pear slices and cheese–put a little cheese on the bread first, then the pears, then the remaining cheese. Butter remaining bread slices and place them on top of the sandwiches, butter side up.
Cook until bottom of sandwich is browned, 3-5 minutes. Flip over and cook 3-5 minutes more.
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Croque Monsieur Sandwich with Pears
Croque Monsieur Sandwich with Pears
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
Coat a large griddle or skillet with cooking spray and preheat to medium heat. Spread mustard on 4 slices of bread. Spread mayonnaise on remaining 4 slices of bread. Top mustard side of slices with pear slices, ham and cheese. Place second slice of bread (with the mayonnaise) over top, making a sandwich. In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, salt, cinnamon, baking powder and water. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture and turn to coat both sides. Place sandwiches on hot griddle and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side, until egg is cooked and cheese melts.
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