I learned this recipe for Eggplant Caviar when I was in Paris. It was being served at restaurants, and food magazines featured the recipe. Although in France, they bake the eggplant, I choose to roast it. Roast for 3 minutes on each side (12 minutes total) on the gas stove.
Salade Nicoise is a popular French salad. I am substituting the salad leaves in this salad with curry flavored white basmati rice. It makes for a filling lunch when served cold in warm weather. The essential elements of Nicoise salad are tuna fish, eggs, tomatoes, olives, and beans. The use of white basmati rice flavored with curry powder is a twist I made in this recipe.
Banana leaves have been used in Indian cuisine for thousands of years. Smearing chutney on a fresh piece of a white flaky fish, then wrapping it in a banana leaf and baking/grilling it provides a unique flavor to this dish. In the Indian holistic science of traditional medicine - Ayurveda, the essential oils from the banana leaf have been known to have digestive properties.
I love pistachios, and it is my favorite nut. Making this eggless ice cream is not as difficult or exotic as one may think. Buy unsalted shelled pistachios, and use a good blender such as a Vitamix (did I ever tell you that I love my Vitamix?). You can substitute pistachios with walnuts (a bit bitter ice cream) or almonds. You can also use pistachio butter instead of pistachios (I would suggest 3/4 cup).
You can make stuffed bell peppers throughout the year. I have seen many recipes that prepare this dish using meat. However, I am showing you how to make this recipe with potatoes. This recipe is from my mom. She made this for us every once in a while.
