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Eggplant Caponata

By kenzofish
In a large 12 to 14-inch saute pan, over medium heat, heat the olive oil until hot but not smoking
- 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
- 1 large Spanish onion, chopped in 1/2-inch dice
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 3 tablespoons currants
- 1 tablespoon hot chili flakes, plus extra for garnish
- 2 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (to yield 4 cups)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/4 cup basic tomato sauce, recipe follows
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 5 sprigs mint, chopped
- 1 baguette, sliced into 3/4-inch rounds and toasted on grill or in oven
Crostini

By Sophie H
Pre-heat oven to 180 degrees and place sliced French bread in a baking tray
- French bread
- Olive oil
- Goat's cheese and pesto or mozzarella and tomato
Zigeuner Sauce (Gypsy Sauce)

By meadows
This gourmet sauce, Zigeuner Sauce, is a German classic perfect for a schnitzel or side dish
- 3 medium sliced onions
- Olive Oil (for sautéing)
- 6 peppers sliced
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 small can of tomato purée
- 4 crushed garlic cloves
- ¼ Teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ Teaspoon white pepper
- ¼ Teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup of brown sugar (maybe more - to taste)
- Tip of a knife cayenne pepper
- 4 - 5 cups cold water
- 3 tablespoons (approx.) cornflour mixed with cold water
Peach & Prosciutto Crostini

By Jasonlovesfood
Toast bread slices or grill in the oven with some butter
- 10 slices of ciabatta bread
- 1 peach
- 10 tablespoons fresh ricotta
- Ground black pepper
- 4 slices prosciutto
- Raw honey
Lara's Hippie Dip Humus

By dbeneta
This humus is super quick and easy
- 400g can of chickpeas
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon tahini (optional)
- 2 big glugs olive oil
- 1 lemon
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika (to garnish)
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