FRIED EGGPLANT

flour

onion powder

garlic powder

eggplant

vegetable oil

eggs, slightly beaten

cooked meat balls, opt.

Dip unsalted eggplant slices in flour, onion powder and garlic powder mixture; then in slightly beaten eggs. Fry in oil. Drain on paper towels. Freeze individual slices or make into casseroles of tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese

When making casseroles from individual slices, meat balls can be added. Slice cooked meat balls very thin.

STUFFED EGGPLANT

1/2 slice bread, dried and cubed

1 small clove garlic, chopped

3 - 4 tab. chopped onion

3 tab. catsup

1 medium eggplant

thyme

marjoram

Hold washed eggplant over basement gas flame, turning several times, about 5 min. Peel. Slice in half. Cut and scoop out center leaving about 1/2" shell with 1 to 1 1/2" at bottom. Slice middle scooped out section into small pieces and mix with other ingredients. Spoon into shell and bake 1 1/2 hour at 350'.