Eggplant Parmesan - A recipe for Induction?

[MeganH]

Hi,

I have a recipe here for something called Eggplant parmesan. I havent tried it myself - yet - but thought I'd post it and also ask if anyone has heard of it or tried it.

I hope I have the right thread for this type of thing.

The info I have on this recipe is that for more than 20 years, women have gone to Scalini's Italian restaurant in Cobb COuntry, Georgia, with one thing on their minds: to go into labour. They always order the Eggplant Parmesan. The restaurant promises results within 2 days and if the expectant mums havent had their baby by then, they get a gift certificate to try again. Unfortunately you have to go there to get a certififcate but we can always use the recips again if it doesnt work forst time for us. Apparently for best results you should wait until your due date to try it.

Eggplant Parmesan all Scalini's Indregients:

3 medium sized eggplants
1 cup flour
6 eggs beaten
4 cups italian fine bread crumbs seasoned
Olive oil fo sauteing
8 cups of marinara sauce (see below)
1/2 cup grated romano cheese
1/2 lbs of mozzarella cheese shredded
2 cups of ricotta cheese

Instructions: After you wash the eggplant, slice them into 1/4 inch thick slices. You may choose to peel the egplant before you slice it, however you may want to leave the skin on as it contains lots of vitamins. Place the eggplant slices on a layer of paper towels and sprinke with a little salt, then cover with another layer of paper towels and hold it down with something heavy. This will drain the excess moisture. Let them stand for about an hour.

Working with one eggplant slice at a time, dust with flour, then dip int he eggs, then coat well with breadcrumbs. Saute in preheated olive oil on both sides until golden brown.

In baking dish, alternate layers of marinara sauce, eggplant slices, ricotta, parmesan and romano cheese until you fill the baking dish just below the top. Cover with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake for 25 minutes in oven. Let set for 10 minutes before serving.

Scalini's Marinara Sauce

2 tablespoons of chopped garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup onions (chopped)
1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
1 teaspoon of oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/8 cup fresh chopped sweet basil
pinch of thyme
pinch of rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Lightly saute the onions in olive oil in large pot for a few minutes. Add garlic and saute another minute. Add tomatoes and bring sauce to boil, and then return to low heat. Add remaining ingredients, stir, and cover and let simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

[Sammiejane]

I looked at that when i was pg and was going to make it if i became overdue, MJ came on her due date so i never had the chance.
I have read that loads of herbs can play a role in the onset of labour, so it may be this aswell.

I love eggplant so should cook this anyway, really wanted to cook it when i was pg but was to scared that i would bring on early labour.
Sorry, i havent been any help, but IMO if the recipe sounds appealing to you and you are overdue, why not try it, it is worth a shot and cant do any harm

[Nai]

I also had the recipe for if I went over with my girls but they both came before their EDD so I didn't get to use it.