Favorite uses for fairytale eggplant?

I got a big batch of fairytale eggplants - the little guys - at the market yesterday, and I'd like to serve them for lunch on Saturday. I'll be cooking in advance, though. Any favorite recipes for fairytales that can be made in advance?

Rivka
  • Posted by: Rivka
  • July 17, 2014
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Pegeen
Pegeen July 17, 2014
Many ideas:

http://www.saveur.com/article/Kitchen/One-Ingredient-Many-Ways-Eggplant
 
Pegeen
Pegeen July 17, 2014
Caramelized… this shows off their shape and size nicely
http://nymag.com/restaurants/recipes/inseason/67262/

Or eggplant caponata. This doesn’t showcase their petite charms, but is delicious. Serve with toasted baguette slices or on a bed of greens. Here are a few approaches:

http://www.splendidtable.org/recipes/caponata

http://www.barefootcontessa.com/recipes.aspx?RecipeID=536&S=0

https://food52.com/recipes/21728-silky-sweet-sour-eggplant-caponata
 
Susan W.
Susan W. July 17, 2014
I like to cut them in half lengthwise and pan roast them in a little olive oil with salt and pepper. Then arrange them on a
pretty plate. Add balsamic vinegar to the pan and reduce it to a glaze and drizzle over the eggplant. Garnish with fresh parsley, thyme or basil. Easy to make ahead of time. Just drizzle the glaze and garnish with herb/s before serving.
 
Susan W.
Susan W. July 17, 2014
I forgot to add it's good with a little crumbled feta, goat cheese or blue cheese too.
 
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