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dpappas87

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I have a lot of eggplants from my garden. I gave a bunch away and I still have a lot! What are some Greek dishes that I can cook with them? My thoughts:
  • Briam
  • Melitzanasalata
  • Papoutsakia
  • Moussaka
Of these, I am certain I will make at least a few dishes of Briam. I even freeze them once they are cooked to use later. I have a few potlucks to go to, as well, and I find that is a great dish. I have never successfully made moussaka - not sure I want to take that on, but it's an idea anyway. Did I miss anything?
 
dpappas87 said:
I have a lot of eggplants from my garden. I gave a bunch away and I still have a lot! What are some Greek dishes that I can cook with them? My thoughts:
  • Briam
  • Melitzanasalata
  • Papoutsakia
  • Moussaka
Of these, I am certain I will make at least a few dishes of Briam. I even freeze them once they are cooked to use later. I have a few potlucks to go to, as well, and I find that is a great dish. I have never successfully made moussaka - not sure I want to take that on, but it's an idea anyway. Did I miss anything?
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This looks like a great list! You can make a thing on the stovetop with eggplant, similar as a fasalokia but with eggplant instead of green beans.
 
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