There are many versions of eggplant parmesan. I probably like them all.
The earthy sweetness of the eggplant and tomato sauce, the gooey
mozzarella, and the sharpness of the parmesan all come together to make
something delectable. Eggplant parmesan was the most satisfying
vegetarian dinner I ate when I was growing up.
In some recipes the eggplant is breaded and fried. While this adds a whole extra layer of texture, I don't think it's necessary. The version I grew up with was one my mom made and perhaps it's just the familiarity of it, but I really do think it's the best. Because it isn't fried it's not greasy which is often what happens with eggplant. A hearty filling entree I wouldn't dream of serving it without spaghetti on the side.
When I awoke bleary-eyed at 12:15 am last night, I rolled over to Jeff's side of the bed to discover a still-warm, empty spot. Fearing he was ill, I immediately walked to the bathroom. Empty. I walked into the kitchen and there he was, standing in the darkened room lit only by the bluish glow of the refrigerator light. His cheeks were bulging, and he was holding a big slice of leftover eggplant and caramelized onion pizza.
So we wanted to create something in the spirit of Mardi Gras for Cooking Channel’s 
I'm not sure who first decided to smoke an oyster or why, but it sure
was a good idea. The texture of a smoked oyster is nothing like a raw
oyster. It's firm yet still creamy, sweet and addictive to eat as
candy.
Who doesn't love a hot dog? They're an iconic American food and are a fixture at backyard barbecues. German immigrants brought hot dogs to America and made them famous by selling from stands at ball parks. Ever since, Americans have had a love affair with the frankfurter, as they were called then, and franks as we call them now. Summer grilling wouldn't be complete without hot dogs. It's always easy to throw some dogs on the grill—you have a crowd-pleasing outdoor dinner in no time.