February 1, 2008

[Núria]

Jenn, do you mean that the writing of the book will be finished in Feb. or that it will be published in Feb? Please tell us about it... I'll buy one for sure!!!!!!!

[Queen]

I hope to have it published online by Feb. Please check out a thread I started on it under the Marketplace section. I have some good ideas of getting other food bloggers to benefit from it as well!!! I would appreciate any and all feedback! Thanks!

[Andy R]

My audience is mainly UK based and I don't think there's much of a habit of spending real money on  ebooks as such, so I would be interested in maybe selling a version of the book ported into lulu.com or similar where a printed copy can be ordered, via amazon if necessary with a proper ISBN and everything.

[Queen]

Great idea, Andy. I would love to continue this discussion over in The MarketPlace category of this forum. I would like for this thread to stay on the topic of The Royal Foodie Joust. Thanks!

[Andy R]

Big, Fat Roasted Eggplant Stuffed with Sticky Lentil-Rice

Mine would have been similar to this, except cutting the aubergine in half lengthways and stuffing with a lentil mixture including the scopped out aubergine, but leaving a half inch thick layer of flesh inside the skin.   The only problem is the cinnamon which I dont like to dominate any taste, so I'd mix it with ground cumin, coriander, fennel and caraway to make a garam masala used sparingly to spice up the stuffing. I'd need some kind of crispy topping too, probably breadcrumbs and butter.

[letsgopoopie]

Mine would have been similar to this, except cutting the aubergine in half lengthways and stuffing with a lentil mixture including the scopped out aubergine, but leaving a half inch thick layer of flesh inside the skin.   The only problem is the cinnamon which I dont like to dominate any taste, so I'd mix it with ground cumin, coriander, fennel and caraway to make a garam masala used sparingly to spice up the stuffing. I'd need some kind of crispy topping too, probably breadcrumbs and butter.

That sounds great, would love to see pics and a recipe!

[Queen]

C'mon Andy! Do it up and post your recipe and pic!

[voodoolily]

Yeah, Andy! Last month I joined with only three days left in the joust - you have almost two weeks!

[vjnoone]

My First entry! I'm so excited, go easy on me. 



    * 1 cup (128g) lentils
    * 1 can (14oz) broth of choice
    * ¼ tsp cinnamon
    * 1 tsp curry powder
    * ¼ tsp sage
    * ½ tsp paprika
    * 1 cup (82g) cubed (small) raw eggplant (I left the skin on)
    * Kosher salt
    * 1 small carrot (or 2-3 baby)
    * 3 cloves of garlic
    * Thick slice of sweet onion
    * ½ cup (40g) quick oats
    * ½ cup breadcrumbs
    * 1 egg

Bring the lentils, broth, cinnamon, curry, sage and paprika to a boil over high heat. Then lower to a simmer. Continue simmering for about 45 minutes to an hour until the lentils soak up most of the broth.

While the lentils are cooking, cube the eggplant. Lay it out on some paper town and sprinkle with kosher salt to draw out some moisture.

After the lentils have been cooking for about 45 minutes, turn off the heat and stir in the eggplant. Let it sit for about 15 minutes.

Add the lentils and eggplants to a large bowl. Grate in the carrots, garlic and onion. Stir in the quick oats, breadcrumbs and egg.

Cover with some plastic wrap and let it sit for a about 10 minutes in the fridge (note: I made half in 10 minutes and left the rest of the mix in the fridge overnight, the next morning the lentil mixture was even thicker).

Form the mixture into 6 patties and brown in a nonstick pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray over medium heat for about 3 minutes a side.

I served it on a whole-wheat English muffin with baby spinach and tomatoes slices. It was a bit soft (compared to a traditional burger) but tasty and ohh so filling! I can’t believe I just made my own veggie burger!

Here is my original post with nutritional information... http://greenlitebites.com/2008/01/23/lentil-and-eggplant-burgers/

[Queen]

That looks so yummy! Want that for lunch today!

[Emiline]

Everything looks really good!  I think this is such a fun contest
I might sit this one out, even though I love the ingredients.  I have a few people that I want to win, and I can't wait to vote.

[No Fear Entertaining]

I have gotten mine finished and posted!

This is my take on Lentil Stuffed Eggplant!
http://www.nofearentertaining.com/recipes/eggplant-with-lentil-stuffing-recipe.htm

And did you notice...I finally figured out to get a picture in (thanks Jenn)!!!

Judy

[Dharm]

Ho Ho HO!  I love em all!  I just love em!  I've never heard of a Jerk before - well not the food kind anyway.  So I"m learning as well!  Great Stuff!

[Queen]

Even more great stuff! This might be our biggest joust yet!

[Dharm]

Lisa,
I'm not taking part this month (obviously) but I HAD planned on making something just to post it but really havent had the time.  Maybe I'll try this week.  No promises okay but would it be okay if I dont make it to just explain it??