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Eggplant Parmesan
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Way too much SALT!!
07/15/2008 at 07:35pm
User: Ellen from Port St Lucie, FL User Rating:
Didn't anyone find this too salty? I rinsed the eggplant as instructed but the amount of salt added to the marinara sauce and to the breadcrumb mixture was just way too much. We could barely eat it!! My husband usually uses quite a bit of salt on all his food - good thing I warned him to taste it before adding more table salt. Yikes!!
Yum!
02/29/2008 at 11:39am
User: Danielle from Seattle, WA User Rating:
This was so tasty. However, it was A LOT of work. I didn't have time to make the sauce. So, I used a jar from the store. Next time I'll be sure to give myself more time. Definitely takes longer than 1 hour and 15 minutes to prep.
Yummy but takes time
01/24/2008 at 02:57pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband and I love this.This is the first time I tried eggplant Parmesan and it was a very easy recipe to follow. But the only thing I didn't like in this was the taste of fried oil which was very distinct. Though this was a problem only for me and not for my husband
Eggplant heaven
11/08/2007 at 10:48pm
User: Debra from Perry Hall, MD User Rating:
Made this the other day....everyone loved it...the sauce is wonderful, the eggplant crispy and delicious...it's definitely a keeper! I liked it better than the Eggplant Parmesan at Carabbas, homemade is always great, but this was superior!
Terrific!
09/13/2007 at 07:52pm
User: April from Fort Monroe, VA User Rating:
It did take me a while to make this recipe,but the results were definitely worth it! I've already put the rest in the refrigerator. Can't wait to try it again tomorrow! When I go to different Italian restaurants and order this dish, sometimes I am not happy because the eggplant is mushy. Frying the eggplant left it nice and crispy...the way I like it...I did slice the eggplant thinner, however, and also used a bottled marinara sauce...Delicious!
excellent
09/10/2007 at 08:23pm
User: anne from decatur, GA User Rating:
we make this ALL THE TIME. After breading the eggplant - I bake it in a 350o oven for 15-20 mins rather than frying. Lower fat yet still absolutely delicious.
Eggplant
09/02/2007 at 02:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was fantastic!!!! I love eggplant, and this was probably some of the best I've ever made!
Eggplant Parmesan
08/27/2007 at 01:19pm
User: CATHERINE from Eden, WI User Rating:
Many people at my end of the summer party ate this and admitted that they did not like eggplant. They ate this because they didn't know it was eggplant and raved about it. EXCELLENT sauce for the eggplant and EXCELLENT breading as well. This recipe is rated as "medium" but I will tell you it was very easy to make, in my opinion.
Delicious!!
08/24/2007 at 05:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A ton of work, but it was worth it!! even the leftovers were good!
YUM!
08/22/2007 at 10:03am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is wonderful. But I agree w/ a previous reviewer- double the sauce. I doubled the cheese, too. You can save time by using jar marinara (Newman's Own is very good).
KISS Eggplant Parmesan
08/10/2007 at 01:11pm
User: Stephen from Largo, FL User Rating:
I've made Eggplant Parmesan in the past, but no where as simple and easy to do as this receipe. We grow our own thyme, basil, oregano and other herbs like rosemary as the such, we just used our home grown spices and followed your recipe. It turned out beautiful, so nice looking we took a picture of it prior to going in the oven.
fantastic! crispy eggplant layered with sauce and cheese!
08/08/2007 at 06:55pm
User: Kelly from Covington, KY User Rating:
This recipe was not easy or quick to make but the result was worth it. I don't know if sprinkling the eggplant with salt and letting it sit for an hour really makes that much difference, since I have never cooked eggplant before, but now I will do it everytime. It was fabulous! I loved the crispy eggplant layers between the sauce and cheese. I took leftovers for lunch the next day and expected it to be mushy and not good, but it was still delicious, not crispy, but still good.
excellent!
07/29/2007 at 12:45pm
User: Mike from Windermere, FL User Rating:
this recipe was so easy and very tasty
Christie's Eggplant Dinner
07/25/2007 at 01:07pm
User: Christie from Daytona Beach, FL User Rating:
Eggplant Parm rocks! This recipe is proof of that. Everyone that has sampled my dish absolutely loved it. Serve it up with a nice green salad filled with tomatoes,green peppers and cucumbers topped with a hint of dill weed and you have a very filling dinner. Of course don't forget the garlic bread (homemade of course!)
Even hardcore Italians loved it!
07/19/2007 at 11:19pm
User: Claudia from St. Paul, MN User Rating:
This really was very simple to make, and I was astonished at how gently the eggplant cooked in the oil (next time, I will have a thermometer, however--burned the first ones a little bit). I served it to a couple of Italian guys, and they said it was the best they'd ever had. And my husband, who generally doesn't like Italian food, said it was wonderful.
eggplant paresan
07/10/2007 at 05:20pm
User: NICK from CLOVIS, CA User Rating:
Absolutely out of this world.Suberb.Reciepe might look hard,but its not.
wonderful!
07/09/2007 at 07:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I loved this dish. I used a different sauce so i can't comment on that, but i loved the eggplant.
Delicious!!!
07/09/2007 at 07:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the best eggplant parmesan that I have ever had. I now cook it for my entire family once every couple weeks.
Good eats
07/04/2007 at 12:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I add ground beef to my sauce. Good recipe.
Easy and wonderful!
06/28/2007 at 02:51pm
User: Debra from Merced, CA User Rating:
My first time making this dish! We will definitely have this again.
Finally, a recipe that shows more is better!
06/15/2007 at 01:01pm
User: JAMES from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
Maybe it's just me and my darling wife, but in the past few years when we dine out and order the eggplant parmesan, we end up getting two maybe three round slices of breaded and fried eggplant with just a dollop of sauce and a small bit of cheese between and on top. Usually served too hor to eat for ten minutes looks like an appetizer on the dinner plate. This recipe restores eggplant parmesan to its rightful place as a superb main dish.
New Family Favorite
06/10/2007 at 02:49pm
User: LAURA from Tampa, FL User Rating:
I was a bit skeptical prior to making this recipe. Other eggplant dishes I'd tried just didn't taste right. While this dish does take some time to make, the result is mouth-wateringly delicious and so worth the effort. I used jarred sauce to take out some of the prep time. My husband and 3 year old daughter absolutely loved it. This is a new staple in our home. Oh, and like other Italian dishes, this tastes even better the second day.
Excellent & easy!!!
06/05/2007 at 06:02pm
User: emily from Palm Harbor, FL User Rating:
This dish was a really big hit! Not very difficult, as the recipe is forgiving... I had accidentally let the oil get a little too hot for the first batch of eggplant, but used it anyway and you couldn't tell in the final product. It was all flavorful & delicious! My husband said that if he ordered this in a restaurant, he would order it religiously thereafter! Thanks food network!
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05/24/2007 at 06:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
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basic recipe, very good
05/19/2007 at 12:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
yummy
Love Eggplant?
05/15/2007 at 04:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this the other night and it was wonderful1!!! I would cut back about 1 cup of the sauce though. It tended to "overpower" the eggplant.
Excellent and basic!
04/23/2007 at 08:24pm
User: Vanessa from Boulder, CO User Rating:
The recipe is easy to follow, and hard to mess up - it does take a while to bread all the eggplant. I used 3 medium eggplants to fill a 9x13 baking dish, and most of the other ingredients can be eyeballed.
yum
04/15/2007 at 04:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very good, easy to make!!!
Best ever
03/29/2007 at 09:50am
User: Tom from Centennial, CO User Rating:
knowing what I like is easy, cooking for my girlfriend can be mind baffling at times. This recipe has her asking for eggplant once a month! Even my father likes it and he is from the bland food capital of the states!
Delicious
02/17/2007 at 02:35pm
User: Diane from Riverview, FL User Rating:
Very easy and so delicious.
YUMMY
01/31/2007 at 09:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Use twice as much sauce next time. I liked it alot. Boyfriend loved it.
very good
01/31/2007 at 10:05am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
First time I tried it and it turned out great. I served it over whole wheat noodles. My Girl Friend loved it. Next time I will double the sauce.
Restaurant Quality Eggplant Parmesan
01/24/2007 at 02:10pm
User: Wendy from Torrance, CA User Rating:
A better way to dry out the eggplant: slice up the eggplant the night before, place in a collander in the sink with a plate over the stack of eggplant slices and a weight on the plate (I used my 5 lb canister of sugar, but you can use a heavy can). Let set overnight and the weight will naturally press the excess water out of the eggplant. Works great. I loved this recipe.
Excellent
12/20/2006 at 08:43pm
User: David from Ault, CO User Rating:
Super, better than most Italian restaurants, (Olive Garden, etc.)
Simply Perfect
12/19/2006 at 03:41pm
User: Emilia from Jamestown, NY User Rating:
Simple directions and came out perfect my first go at it!
Yummy!
12/14/2006 at 07:33pm
User: Michelle from Jacksonville, NC User Rating:
This was so incredibly easy. Although it take a bit longer than suggested...WELL WORTH THE TIME!
An italian staple made easy
12/12/2006 at 01:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I like this recipe. Don't usually make the marinara and doctor it down so that I don't make as much because it will go to waste. Now I make this instead of buying. Save money as well as the simple fact that when it's homemade you know what's in it and you know your hands are clean and all of that stuff. Highly recommended.
LOVE IT!!!!!
11/22/2006 at 03:37pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy as pie, but taste great.
2 trays of Italian Goodness
10/25/2006 at 12:43pm
User: jeffrey from brooklyn, NY User Rating:
My girlfriend and I got down on this recipe about a month ago and were very pleased with the results.We had no idea that our favorite Italian dish was just that easy to make.good stuff.
EASY AND EXCELLENT
10/22/2006 at 04:46pm
User: Kassi from Junction City, KS User Rating:
This is an excellent dish! Everyone loved it! Even my 1 1/2-year old! While the initial prep is a little time consuming, it is well worth the wait! One the prep work is done, everything comes together in a snap.
A good basic Eggplant parm
10/16/2006 at 08:20pm
User: Sloan from Satellite Beach, FL User Rating:
This recipe is written a little more complicated than it needs to be- and you do not need all those eggs! I cut the flour eggs and breadcrumbs in half and it was plenty. The flavor was good but a little more bland than I prefer.
good stuff
10/15/2006 at 10:16am
User: Tim from Tuttle, OK User Rating:
I used the flavored canned tomatoes (garlic and basil). Came out great. First time I've ever made OR ate it.
Fantastic
10/02/2006 at 02:49pm
User: Colleen from Largo, FL User Rating:
Fantastic!!!
um um good
09/16/2006 at 01:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought I hated eggplant. But I guess I love after having this dish
loved it
08/23/2006 at 01:22pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
First time making it from a recipe and loved it. I used very little salt after soaking it. This will be one of my keepsakes.
Eggplant Parmesan
08/11/2006 at 07:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy to prepare and comes with a very good taste.
Outstanding!
08/04/2006 at 03:57pm
User: Duane from San Jose, CA User Rating:
After looking at several recipes for a classic eggplant parmesan, I decided on this one. Classic, meaning fried eggplant (as opposed to broiled or grilled) with marinara sauce. For all of you cooks out there, I salted the eggplant with LOTS of salt.. and for an hour and a half.. Rinse real good with cold water to get the salt out. Comes out meaty marvelous!!
succulent
08/01/2006 at 09:42am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Quite different from my own version and I shall try soon.
Eggplant Parmesan
07/12/2006 at 05:27pm
User: Marlene from Maryville, TN User Rating:
What a hit when I made this recipe. I never was a fan of eggplant, but now I can't get enough.
Tasty and tender, but time consuming
07/03/2006 at 01:17pm
User: Kris from Livermore, CA User Rating:
Very tasty, but quite a time investment to put together. Do NOT skip salting the eggplant - this makes a big difference in removing the bitterness of the eggplant. Overall, this dish was flavorful and the eggplant was tender, not spongy like I've had at some restaurants. I will definitely make it again but only for special occasions.
Mmmm
06/20/2006 at 10:58am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Eggplant parm is awesome. This recipe is easy and the end result is awesome.
excellant!!!!!
04/24/2006 at 06:36pm
User: ANNE from EAST PROVIDENCE, RI User Rating:
mmm good!!!!!
good eggplant
04/09/2006 at 03:06pm
User: Douglas from amelia, OH User Rating:
old time favorite. With a good sauce it can be habbit forming.
home sttyle
02/26/2006 at 12:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Almost item for item fo recepe been making for 25 yrs. GREAT
Highly recommend
02/15/2006 at 02:35pm
User: Stacy from Chicago, IL User Rating:
This dish was fantastic. My husband now likes eggplant, which he was very skeptical about eggplant.
great eggplant parmesan
01/29/2006 at 12:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Best I've ever had, but time consuming.
Great!
01/04/2006 at 09:29am
User: Sarah from Cedar Rapids, IA User Rating:
My husband challenged me that he would NEVER like eggplant. I decided to find a recipe he would love. I did....this recipe. I add the cheese the flour mixture, so it is fried instead a melted topping.
Eggplant Parmesan
01/02/2006 at 02:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Super!
Very Good!
12/27/2005 at 10:53pm
User: Lisa from Antelope, CA User Rating:
This is a great recipe! My family loved it!
second recipe for eggplant- ugh
12/13/2005 at 03:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Yet another flop. I decided to try a different eggplant recipe. Followed recipe exactly. Still was nasty. My dog wouldn't eat it and he eats everything.
Just like mom makes.
11/22/2005 at 08:47am
User: DAVID from Knoxville, TN User Rating:
This recipe is very easy and helps you avoid oil soaked eggplant. Rivals my Italian mother's.
I left home and went to Italy!
11/15/2005 at 12:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was truly a wonderful recipe. I had never made it before, and it turned out exactly the same or better than some of the fine italian restaurants I have visited. All in my family loved it. The prep time was a little long for a weekday meal but WELL WORTH IT. The leftovers even reheated well and I enjoyed them, though right after cooking when it is at its best. Try it. You won't be sorry.
Almost like Nana's
10/30/2005 at 09:31pm
User: Tabitha from Athol, MA User Rating:
My husband is Italain and this is the first for me! My husband says there's only 1 Nana but this is just about a duplicate!
Great, but slightly bitter
10/27/2005 at 07:37pm
User: Pat from Royal Oak, MI User Rating:
I have never made eggplant parmesan prior to making this recipe. The eggplant was somewhat bitter, even after the weeping process, in comparison to what I am used to at Italian restaurants. 1/2 inch slices also were to thick for my taste. I will definitely try the recipe again with thinner slices and more salt during the weeping process because it is a great starter recipe.
It brought tears to my eyes!
10/14/2005 at 12:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the best tasting EP I have ever eaten!!!
Eggplant Parmesan
09/17/2005 at 02:20pm
User: Terry from Rancho Mirage, CA User Rating:
Excellent recipe! After reviewing several of the recipes on the FoodNetwork for Eggplant Parmesan, this one seemed the easiest so I tried it. Really delicious and we used marinara sauce from a jar rather than the one in the recipe and it was still really yummy. I would highly recommend it!
Eggcelent Eggplant
09/16/2005 at 09:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe may look complicated but it is really quite easy, just follow step by step. It's the best Eggplant Parmesan recipe I've ever tried. My kids will even eat it. People who don't care for eggplant will be surprised. The fresh marinara is wonderful to have, but jar stuff would suffice too.
Wow!
09/12/2005 at 04:37pm
User: REBECCA from Hillsboroi, OR User Rating:
I've never made eggplant anything before, this was easy to follow and teriffic! My husband said he's never ordered anything this good in a restuarant before!! He's never even had eggplant and is strictly a meat and potatoes kinda guy.. hat's off to this one! Thanks!
Yummy
09/11/2005 at 03:16am
User: Laura from Salem, OR User Rating:
Quick and easy. Myself and my family loved it.
eggplant heaven
09/06/2005 at 11:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great dish, however not everyone has a heat thermometer to use to get the heat right.
My wife thinks i'm a genius now
07/23/2005 at 12:19pm
User: SCOTT from katy, TX User Rating:
My wife's favorite Italian dish is eggplant parmesan. I made this recipe for her and she now says my home made is better than the restaurant and she brags to friends. I must admit I do not make the sauce, though. I usually buy a jar of sauce made with red peppers for a little kick.
WOW - A Huge Hit!
05/15/2005 at 02:26pm
User: KRISTINA from Tigard, OR User Rating:
I prepared this dish exactly as it was and it turned out wonderfully! We are not vegetarian people but you won't be disappointed...very filling & allot of flavor.
Restaurant Quailty
05/03/2005 at 02:48pm
User: JESSICA from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
This was a great recipe. I was always afraid to try my hand at cooking eggplant, but this recipe was very easy to follow. I did make a few changes, like using seasoned bread crumbs and omitting the thyme and oregano, and using Bertolli marinara instead of making the sauce. I also reduced the amount of mozzerella and marinara used, so you could really taste the eggplant(some restaurants smother it and all you taste is sauce). My husband and son loved it and even enjoyed eating the fried eggplant before it was cooked in the sauce. They probably would have eaten the whole batch if I didn't keep an eye on them!
Yummy Eggplant
04/12/2005 at 12:56am
User: Dania from Melbourne, FL User Rating:
Never, never have done nothing special to an eggplant, this recipe give me a new way to enjoy this purple veggie. I will be using it more often.
very good
02/09/2005 at 06:38pm
User: AMANDA from Plano, TX User Rating:
This is the first time I ever had eggplant parmesan and I was completely impressed. Now I admit I didn't cook it so I can't say much about the preparation. I will definately eat it again.
excellent party favorite
01/04/2005 at 12:38pm
User: JERUSHA from Austin, TX User Rating:
I used this recipe for a potluck and everyone really went ga-ga over it. It's easy and fun, but pretty time consuming, so make sure you have a few hours on hand to make it delicious. Weeping out the bitter juices is more important than you can imagine!
Time consuming recipe, but well worth the effort!
11/21/2004 at 04:21pm
User: JOE from Pleasanton, CA User Rating:
I prepared this a few week back, and the prep time did take a while (especially if you make the "quick" marinara sauce as well), but the eggplant parmesan came out excellent, and was well received by all famiyl members - and we're a meat and potatoes type family! Try it, you won't be disappointed.
Loved It!
10/31/2004 at 03:08pm
User: PAM from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
This was a hit and worth the effort.
Wonderful!
10/01/2004 at 10:44am
User: STACY from Mesquite, TX User Rating:
I made a few changes to the recipe, but it still worked out great. First, I did not cover the eggplant with salt and let drain. I used it as is, and it wasn't bitter at all. I decided not to fry the eggplant to cut down on fat, so I baked it for about 10 minutes before adding the other ingredients. I actually like it better that way, less greasy and the flavor of the eggplant comes through.
Best homemade eggplant
08/10/2004 at 02:00pm
User: MARILYNN from sun city, AZ User Rating:
This was an excellent receipe. I followed the directions and came out with a very tasty dish. My husband truly enjoyed this meal. Although it does take a while to make, it is well worth the time and effort.
Eureka
05/30/2004 at 11:47pm
User: COREY ANNA from Hunstville, AL User Rating:
This was a great simple recipe. I consider myself a good cook but I always had trouble making eggplant dishes. I love eggplant. The eggplant "purging" was just the trick. This time my eggplant parmesan came out perfect.