Im Italian. Slice the eggplant 1/4" thick or thinner. Place on LOTS of paper towels in a single layer, lightly salt them, more paper towels on top and put cookie sheets or something flat on top and something heavy on top of them to press out the bitter juice. (I use my food processor, large canned foods, 4 quart bottles of wine... yes its what real Italians drink...Burgundy usually) Then bread as you do.... with eggs and seasoned bread crumbs then fry in sbout 1/2 inch of oil, then drain on lots of paper towels, then layer in a casserole dish with grated full fat mozzarella, pasta sauce, parmesan and bake about 30-40 min. Cover with foil if needed. Serve with buttered, cooked & drained spaghetti & more pasta sauce. This comes from my parents recipe, they came from Positano, Italy. Itaian-Americans call "pasta" MACARONI. Enjoy!
That looks so goooooood!! I haven’t made that in a long long time. I better get to the next farmers market and get some eggplant so I can whip that up. You are such a sweet person - when I make this next time I will be thinking of you and your wonderful family!!!
Karen that looks amazing 😋. I've learned about a year ago to spray my foil. Last week I made stuffed shells and a the last minute I remembered to to spray my foil and it works and my cheese wasn't stuck to the big pile of cheese on top 😊❤
Eggplant Parmesan is one of my most favorites! As I've aged (I just turned 69 on Sunday), I'm trying to eat more vegetarian meals, and so this is a great alternative. That was very kind to share some with your neighbor! Hugs from Rockford, IL
This looks really good. I have to ask if the egg plant is mushy or firm the way you fix it. I can only imagine how good your kitchen smells. I love the smell of pasta sauce. Makes me hungry and I have 2 1/2 hours until I get off work. Have a great evening. Hope Pop enjoys his supper. Much love ❤
For years I fried eggplant like yourself. Now, I have one dish of flour, a #2 dish with 2 eggs, beaten, with Parmesan grated cheese, salt and pepper, and dry or fresh chopped parsley. It absorbs less oil and it is lighter. Geto freindly.
How much have you learned from your mother / grandmother? I have learned from mine I've paid attention and learned a lot from them.every thing was from scratch fresh fruit and veggies nothing from a can!
Most everything I know I learned from my mother and grandmother, who, in my book, were the best cooks ever. They cooked fresh but also used canned. My grandmother had a huge chest freezer she kept full of vegetables. I have worked most of my adult life, so I learned to use canned or frozen and make them delicious for my family.
Uh uh. You lost me on this one, dear Karen. I don't care for eggplant. But as the Bible say, "To each they own." Or did I read that in The Enquirer? LOL. 🤣🤣🤣
Oh Karen I'm Italian so you most know how much I appreciate you enjoying eggplant parmesan also it's just soooo good yum-yum it sure is good to see you again dear lady , ❤hope you and pop Jones are doing well?? God bless you both and your family 's ☮️🌟😇🙏🏻✝️❣️☮️
I’m not an eggplant gal but I sure enjoy watching your taste tests, you always get such enjoyment out of it.
Karen, OMG…looks amazing! We love eggplant and that is a beautiful Parmesan dish! ❤️🥰
Thank you my precious friend. It is delicious and so easy to make 😋 ❤️😘
@@KarenJonesFoodFamily I can’t wait to make this! Love your recipe! ❤️
Your dish looks delicious , also I think it was so sweet of you to share with your neighbor .
Woow, it looks so delicious eggplant parmesan and tasty recipe ❤👍🤝🔔
I adore eggplant. This looks just delicious!! This is going to be such a wonderful dinner. Enjoy! Eggplant on my marketing list😋
Yes indeed!! That looks so good! Now I need to go buy a couple of egg plants!!
My grandma started making this when I was old enough to appreciate it. She just used jarred Ragu sauce, but it was good. I have to try this.
Im Italian. Slice the eggplant 1/4" thick or thinner. Place on LOTS of paper towels in a single layer, lightly salt them, more paper towels on top and put cookie sheets or something flat on top and something heavy on top of them to press out the bitter juice. (I use my food processor, large canned foods, 4 quart bottles of wine... yes its what real Italians drink...Burgundy usually) Then bread as you do.... with eggs and seasoned bread crumbs then fry in sbout 1/2 inch of oil, then drain on lots of paper towels, then layer in a casserole dish with grated full fat mozzarella, pasta sauce, parmesan and bake about 30-40 min. Cover with foil if needed. Serve with buttered, cooked & drained spaghetti & more pasta sauce. This comes from my parents recipe, they came from Positano, Italy. Itaian-Americans call "pasta" MACARONI. Enjoy!
Sounds delicious. Thank you. ❤️😋
Because I’m on a keto lifestyle, eggplant parmesan is a dish I can do. Thanks for sharing..
Oh this is my favorite❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 thanks for sharing!😊😊😊😊
That looks good & bonus homemade sauce.👍
Great recipe Karen!!
Oh, so good! I love this
😋 Looks delicious 😋
You got my attention with eggplant parm. There are a few ways this is made.
Look so good Karen , my wife loves eggplant parmesan also , thank you may god bless ☮️ you and pop Jones , 🙏😇☮️💐🙏😇❤❤❤ 11:54
I've been thinking about making eggplant parmesaen, so I added the ingredients to my grocery list. Thanks for sharing, Karen.🙂♥️
Yum yum
Hi Karen so happy to see you I was worried about you. I’m so happy your feeling better. Love and prayers ❤
Looks so yummy. I want to say too, how I love your suggestion to share your bounty with others! Thank you! Hugs from Indiana!
That looks so goooooood!! I haven’t made that in a long long time. I better get to the next farmers market and get some eggplant so I can whip that up. You are such a sweet person - when I make this next time I will be thinking of you and your wonderful family!!!
Love you dear Karen. You are so sweet and we love being with you each time. So glad you are on the mend. ❤️🩹
Karen that looks amazing 😋. I've learned about a year ago to spray my foil. Last week I made stuffed shells and a the last minute I remembered to to spray my foil and it works and my cheese wasn't stuck to the big pile of cheese on top 😊❤
Love it!! That is the only thing I ever get when I go to Olive Garden! 😊
One of my favorite meals when we eat Italian out. Thank you for showing me how to make it at home!
Looks like a pretty day outside where you are, Karen. You’re back yard looks so inviting!
That is one product I have never tried, eggplant. That does look delicious though.
Yummy Karen thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤
Love your channel and just bought your cookbook 😊 Everything you make looks delicious!
Thank you ❤️
Eggplant Parmesan is one of my most favorites! As I've aged (I just turned 69 on Sunday), I'm trying to eat more vegetarian meals, and so this is a great alternative. That was very kind to share some with your neighbor! Hugs from Rockford, IL
Thank you, and Happy Birthday to you. I love vegetable meals. 😋
@@KarenJonesFoodFamily ❤
This looks really good. I have to ask if the egg plant is mushy or firm the way you fix it. I can only imagine how good your kitchen smells. I love the smell of pasta sauce. Makes me hungry and I have 2 1/2 hours until I get off work. Have a great evening. Hope Pop enjoys his supper. Much love ❤
They are tender but not mushy. ❤❤
@@KarenJonesFoodFamily Good. I would love to try your version. Thank you.
For years I fried eggplant like yourself. Now, I have one dish of flour, a #2 dish with 2 eggs, beaten, with Parmesan grated cheese, salt and pepper, and dry or fresh chopped parsley. It absorbs less oil and it is lighter. Geto freindly.
How do I order your cookbook?
Love eggplant parmigiana but I make mine with medium slices bread them then make it..can’t even tell its eggplant..
I love eggplant parm, but it doesn't agree with me 😢 That looks so delicious, I can almost taste it!
Never tried eggplant, but now I have a reason to! 😊❤🍆
It is delicious 😋
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And I meant to add that I’m not a huge eggplant fan.
How much have you learned from your mother / grandmother? I have learned from mine I've paid attention and learned a lot from them.every thing was from scratch fresh fruit and veggies nothing from a can!
Most everything I know I learned from my mother and grandmother, who, in my book, were the best cooks ever. They cooked fresh but also used canned. My grandmother had a huge chest freezer she kept full of vegetables. I have worked most of my adult life, so I learned to use canned or frozen and make them delicious for my family.
@@KarenJonesFoodFamily we learned from the best, !! I love cooking, the smell in the house, the best air freshener you can have!
Uh uh. You lost me on this one, dear Karen. I don't care for eggplant. But as the Bible say, "To each they own." Or did I read that in The Enquirer? LOL. 🤣🤣🤣
Oh Karen I'm Italian so you most know how much I appreciate you enjoying eggplant parmesan also it's just soooo good yum-yum it sure is good to see you again dear lady , ❤hope you and pop Jones are doing well?? God bless you both and your family 's ☮️🌟😇🙏🏻✝️❣️☮️
I prefer to take skin off of the eggplant
Love you Karen you are the sweetest. We love being with you each time. So glad you are on the mend ❤️🩹.