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I have to honestly say that only started eating eggplant just over a year ago. My girlfriend at the time introduced to it, and ever since I’ve been really be craving eggplant and looked forward to trying it new ways. I love this version on stuffed eggplant as much as I did spicy grilled eggplant with green pepper and parley- the dish that started my eggplant craze. Try this recipe; it’s quick and simple vegetarian meal for those always on the go.

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Ingredients:

  • 2 eggplants
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs



Method:

Cut eggplants in two, lengthwise. Then cook in salted water until tender. In a bowl, scoop out flesh, leaving for filling. Crush eggplant; add seasonings and spoon into skin shells. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Bake in hot oven 325F for about 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Recipe by:Yolande Cools-Lartigue
Photo courtesy:myrecipes.com

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chickpea soup

Try something different for the vegetarians in your life. Chickpea Soup in a great vegan recipe and it’s super healthy. Usually reading in 20- 25 minutes; everyone can enjoy this quick and delicious recipe - not only vegetarians.

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Ingredients:

  • ¾ lb. lean lamb, diced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chickpeas
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped finely
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 2/3 cup lentils
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Method:

Soak peas in cold water overnight. Then drain and set aside. In a heated pan start browning lamb in oil. Add celery, onion, tomato, parsley, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, and cumin and cook for about 3 minutes stirring all the time. Add water, chick peas and lentils bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 hour. Add salt and pepper. In a small bowl beat eggs and lemon juice together. Add simmering soup whisking all the time eggs will form strands. Then serve hot – garnished with parsley.

Recipe by:Yolande Cools-Lartigue
Photo courtesy:bbcgoodfood.com

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In most Caribbean Islands Breadfruit is considered to be the poor mans bread. Back in the when flour was a luxury idea, fried and roasted breadfruit was a great alternative to bread. There are different ways people are the Caribbean prepares breadfruit dishes – stuffed breadfruit is just one of the many ways.

I have to be honest – I’ve never tasted stuffed breadfruit. This is maybe the only recipe with involves breadfruit that I’ve yet to try in my lifetime. But I’ve heard great reviews from some of the best in Dominica. I’m looking forward to trying this recipe in the future.

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Ingredients:

  • 1 Whole breadfruit
  • 1 onion
  • 2 Clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 lb. Salt beef, pork or pig-tail
  • 1 hot pepper
  • 2 teaspoon flour

Method:

Boil breadfruit whole, covered with water in large, covered pan for 15 minutes. Remove from fire and place in greased pan in hot oven and bake for about ¾ hour or until cooked when pricked with a skewer. Remove for oven and dig out center or heart. While breadfruit is baking, make a stew with beef or pigtail. First cut into pieces. Put butter into pan over heart and sauté garlic, and onion for 1 minute. Add pork or beef and hot pepper and about 2 cups water. Simmer slowly until tender. Then make a runny paste with flour and some warm water - thicken gravy and let simmer for another 5 minutes. Fill centre of breadfruit with mixture. Then cut into slice and serve, spooning balance of stew over breadfruit is serving plates.

Recipe by:Yolande Cools-Lartigue

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