Comments for The Misunderstood Eggplant

Comment on Sweet Potato & Parsnip Soup by jenn

jenn — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:50:15 +0000

Mushrooms, especially portabellas, would be a good substitute. Depending on the recipe and availability, a winter squash like butternut might also work or if it is a summer recipe, try heirloom or roma tomatoes.

Comment on Sweet Potato & Parsnip Soup by Margie Noll

Margie Noll — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:59:56 +0000

Have recipe that calls for zucchini and eggplant. What can I substitute for the eggplant?

Comment on Baked Chicken Tenders by jenn

jenn — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:10:21 +0000

Be my guest, the recipe is from Everyday Food magazine, but I have also made it with cornmeal instead of wheat germ. It’s a great alternative to fried chicken!

Comment on Baked Chicken Tenders by Kathie Argenziano

Kathie Argenziano — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:43:17 +0000

Do you mind if I use that one in my cafe?

Comment on Ras el Hanout by Jenn’s Cook Book » Blog Archive » Chicken & Butternut Squash Tagine

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:08:48 +0000

[...] A tagine (or tajine) is a traditional cooking vessel used in North Africa, especially in Moroccan cuisine. The top cover has a cone shape that encourages condensation to run back down into the bottom of the pan, allowing tough cuts of meat to braise over low temperatures. In Moroccan cuisine, tagine also refers to a slow-braised stew with vegetables and spices, including Ras el Hanout. [...]

Comment on Garlic-Thyme Whipped Potatoes & Stuffing by Jenn’s Cook Book » Blog Archive » Turkey Talk

Jenn’s Cook Book » Blog Archive » Turkey Talk — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:58:25 +0000

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Comment on Ginger Roasted Root Vegetables w/ Pecans by Jenn’s Cook Book » Blog Archive » Turkey Talk

Jenn’s Cook Book » Blog Archive » Turkey Talk — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:08:40 +0000

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Comment on Peach Horchata (Cinnamon Rice Milk) by Jenn’s Cook Book » Blog Archive » Turkey Talk

Jenn’s Cook Book » Blog Archive » Turkey Talk — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:07:56 +0000

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Comment on Bitter / Sweet by Jenn’s Cook Book » Blog Archive » Bitter/Sweet: An Ode to Ugly Vegetables

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:06:09 +0000

[...] he still seems to only remember the one time I made steamed eggplant that tasted like a dry sponge. The Misunderstood Eggplant, [...]

Comment on Hand Me My Soapbox, Please by Jenn’s Cook Book » Blog Archive » Bitter/Sweet: Holiday Manifesto Revisited

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:11:21 +0000

[...] year, I wrote a Holiday Manifesto to vent my frustrations about the premature holiday advertising and shopping. At the time, the [...]