Saturday Critters ~ 34 ~

 We were "both" having fun on April 16, 2014 for this photo shoot!!

 

I am super excited to be sharing images of my handsome Male House Finch with 

Eileen at Viewing Nature With Eileen

for Saturday Critters.

Stop by and consider joining in, any critter will do!

 

Six Words Friday ~ Bump ~

 "Bump" on vine
 

becomes...

Eggplant Parmesan

Sharing my six words with 

Adrienne at My Memory Art ~ Six Words Friday

Please stop by and share Six Words with my dear friend Adrienne.

Many thanks Adrienne for hosting Six Words Friday,

it's both challenging and fun!

Now here's Part II...how to make it!!

I didn't really follow a recipe...

 You must start with fresh ingredients, and your favorite recipe for sauce.
Mine is very simple...

2 cans of San Marzano whole tomatoes
1 sweet onion, diced
4 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
1 Large Basil leaf

Saute onion for a few minutes, then add garlic, saute till fragrant
Add tomatoes, crush with a potato masher, but leave a little chunky.
Add tomato paste, basil and salt & pepper.
Cook all day!!

 Set up your breading station like this.
I needed 3 eggs, I used seasoned bread crumbs,
and added some fresh parmesan cheese to the bread crumbs.

 A lined baking sheet, melted butter, about a quarter cup,
in a 500 degree oven for 10 minutes...
they look like this when they come out, healthier then fried
and much easier.
This made up the bottom layer.

 Sauce first, Eggplant, Sauce, Mozzeralla Cheese.

 This casserole dish held 2 layers, which was 2 eggplant.
It worked perfectly.

Sauce, cheese....more cheese, into a 400 degreen oven for 20 minutes.

 Served with garlic bread and fresh vegatable from the garden,
it was really delicious.

I invited mom for dinner and I think she really liked it!!

So what special dishes have you guys been cooking up this summer??
Is your garden producing the main ingredients??