[Liz]

STUFFED EGGPLANT

Ing 2 med eggplants Flour for dredging 2 eggs, beaten Olive oil 1/2 lb sliced Mozzarella 1 lb ricotta w/ tbl minced parsley added 2 c Mamma's Marinara Sauce garnishes chopped parsley, Grated cheese.

Method stem, peel, and slice eggplant lengthwise. Dredge in flour, then into beaten egg; fry until golden brown. Drain. Place Mozzarella slice in middle of each eggplant slice; add scoop of seasoned ricotta; Roll up; place rolls, seam side down in greased shallow b/pan. Top w/ a bit Marinara Sauce. Bake 350 deg 15-30 min. Serve garnished with chopped parsley and grated cheese, pasta on side, VARIATION: Mix in pkg chopped spinach.

MARINARA SAUCE: 6 c imported Italian plum tomatoes, hand-crushed 3/4 c salad oil 1/3 c thinly sliced garlic 10 snipped fresh basil leaves or tbl dried 1 tbl chopped fresh parsley S/p. Heat oil and add garlic. Add rest ing; simmer/stir 30 min. Yields about 5 c sauce.

[Liz]

Seared Pork Chops in Mustard Cream Sauce

MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE

Ing 3/4 c. dry white wine tbl minced shallot 1 c h/cream 3 tbl Dijon Salt/white pepper to taste

In a small heavy saucepan boil/reduce wine/shallot to about 2 tablespoons. Add cream. Bring just to a boil and simmer 2 min til thickened slightly. Strain thru fine sieve into a bowl and whisk in mustard, white pepper, and salt to taste. Serve over pork chops seared done over high heat.Add parsley garnish.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

That looks good. What can I substitute for Eggplant? Zucchini, maybe?