tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post5411135553088444555..comments2024-03-20T10:36:19.032-05:00Comments on A Veggie Venture: Eggplant Steaks ♥Alanna Kellogghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-21605299321438474962008-05-09T07:51:00.000-05:002008-05-09T07:51:00.000-05:00thats a very creative recipe:) I have nver broiled...thats a very creative recipe:) I have nver broiled eggplant:) have to try yours:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10574736515170211403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-71087664706185916432008-05-02T17:13:00.000-05:002008-05-02T17:13:00.000-05:00Report from block party: The eggplant was the fir...Report from block party: The eggplant was the first to disappear! The crowd of meat lovers couldn't get enough!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-8379553103124324892008-04-27T11:51:00.000-05:002008-04-27T11:51:00.000-05:00This sounds really fantastic. I'm such an eggplant...This sounds really fantastic. I'm such an eggplant adorer. And the photo just makes me want to grab one and sink my teeth in right away!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01970997615781244805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-57482267166355776152008-04-24T16:22:00.000-05:002008-04-24T16:22:00.000-05:00OK I tried this again today. Can you tell I'm an ...OK I tried this again today. Can you tell I'm an eggplant freak?<BR/><BR/>This time I used 1 T Shula's Steak Sauce (we are crazy about Shula in Florida) and 1 T of the marinade (see my original variations).<BR/><BR/>It made a thicker sauce, but I don't think improved on the already yummy taste. I wanted to make something that would appeal to meat eaters as I am attending a "block party" tonight in my neighborhood. They are serving Sloppy Joes as the main dish and I don't eat them, so thought I would contribute an alternative. (the "ManPlant" from an earlier blog)<BR/><BR/>I'll let you know how it goes over with the crowd . . <BR/><BR/>SeashellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-88536496630233295612008-04-23T21:54:00.000-05:002008-04-23T21:54:00.000-05:00i didn't have any Parmesan cheese and used shredde...i didn't have any Parmesan cheese and used shredded cheddar instead - was super yummy substitute! was a full meal for me. thanks again for the great post. you never fail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-42805876631039783162008-04-23T07:48:00.000-05:002008-04-23T07:48:00.000-05:00Zoe ~ Good question! I think it would be fine alth...Zoe ~ Good question! I think it would be fine although more tomato-ish than steak sauce. And we "only" want to use pantry ingredients for this simple dish so yes, please, do try it with barbecue sauce and then report back, okay?Alanna Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-12626628489627015832008-04-22T22:47:00.000-05:002008-04-22T22:47:00.000-05:00Bookmarked! This definitely sounds like a candida...Bookmarked! This definitely sounds like a candidate for the grill sometime soon.Kalyn Dennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499065771517548587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-64065865457254689882008-04-22T21:59:00.000-05:002008-04-22T21:59:00.000-05:00I have a question. Do you think Bbq sauce would be...I have a question. Do you think Bbq sauce would be a good substitute for the steak sauce? I never eat steak so I don't have any.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-1172287671581733422008-04-22T17:31:00.000-05:002008-04-22T17:31:00.000-05:00Seashell ~ You make my heart sing, girl! GREAT var...Seashell ~ You make my heart sing, girl! GREAT variations, and I'm so glad to hear that the striping worked. I bet it was pretty! Thank you so much for sharing your results!!Alanna Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-43594369661127869772008-04-22T16:52:00.000-05:002008-04-22T16:52:00.000-05:00This sounds really great! I would never have thou...This sounds really great! I would never have thought to use steak sauce but it's a great idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-68818455926512548702008-04-22T16:50:00.000-05:002008-04-22T16:50:00.000-05:00I just prepared this recipe with slight variations...I just prepared this recipe with slight variations which I will share. NOTE: Nutrimommy indicated that steak sauce may have anchovies in it - so does Worcestershire sauce!<BR/>I made the following changes with great results:<BR/>1. I used veggie worcestershire sauce<BR/>2. I used Papaya Curry marinade instead of steak sauce (no fat, carbs, or animals)<BR/>3. I omitted the honey<BR/>4. I used white wine instead of vinegar<BR/>I also peeled the eggplant skin in intervals so that it was striped.<BR/>Excellent! I would not have thought of this if I hadn't received the Veggie Venture email and I LOVE eggplant - so a big thank you!<BR/>I think this would be great on the grill, too.<BR/>SeashellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-84891768103267345392008-04-22T07:51:00.000-05:002008-04-22T07:51:00.000-05:00Alana, these look meaty and delicious.Alana, these look meaty and delicious.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565340772467109199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-58494208319711946302008-04-22T07:22:00.000-05:002008-04-22T07:22:00.000-05:00Susan ~ Strips might well work, it's worth a try. ...Susan ~ Strips might well work, it's worth a try. <BR/><BR/>Darby ~ Look out Manwich, it's the Manplant. <BR/><BR/>Magpie ~ Ahh then, you must-must try eggplant yourself. <BR/><BR/>Lydia ~ A drizzle of honey over top? Dreamy. <BR/><BR/>Karina ~ "Let's cook some juicy eggplant tonight." Ha! <BR/><BR/>Nutrimommy ~ Steak sauce might well have anchovies in it, I'd check the ingredient list if you're strict. <BR/><BR/>Private Chef ~ Thank you! No more ads for your site, please.Alanna Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-34505380837278978432008-04-22T07:18:00.000-05:002008-04-22T07:18:00.000-05:00Wow the pictures in your blog are amazing, so clea...Wow the pictures in your blog are amazing, so clean and really really cool. I am a big fan of food pictures and read a lot of blogs around the world to see some of the better ones like these. I personally think there are people out there taking better and more interesting pics than the ones you see in cookbooks etc, at least you know that they are all real!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-59728894942637057312008-04-22T06:36:00.000-05:002008-04-22T06:36:00.000-05:00Your eggplant looks beautiful! I think steak sauce...Your eggplant looks beautiful! I think steak sauce is a great way to give meaty sensations to those of us who do not venture into the meat category at all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-75752370279994973902008-04-21T23:47:00.000-05:002008-04-21T23:47:00.000-05:00These look so juicy and hearty, Alanna. My mouth i...These look so juicy and hearty, Alanna. My mouth is watering.K Allrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967274458508952874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-69469088840479433592008-04-20T21:43:00.000-05:002008-04-20T21:43:00.000-05:00I think that with a drizzling of honey (or agave n...I think that with a drizzling of honey (or agave nectar) and parmesan cheese, I could probably get my eggplant-averse husband to try this!Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18005372315838352874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-36866809995856593082008-04-20T21:26:00.000-05:002008-04-20T21:26:00.000-05:00This looks so good. I have never actually cooked ...This looks so good. I have never actually cooked eggplant, but I love it. This recipe looks simple enough to be my first try. Thanks for posting!Maggie M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05584727724844508218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-23410592102722079832008-04-20T13:17:00.000-05:002008-04-20T13:17:00.000-05:00This is such a great "manly" eggplant recipe! I h...This is such a great "manly" eggplant recipe! I haven't seen it this way before - I'm definately going to try it, and the husband will be happy too.Darbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01679606913174361238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-26848483135346819822008-04-20T12:34:00.000-05:002008-04-20T12:34:00.000-05:00Thanks for the comment on vegetarian "steak." Bot...Thanks for the comment on vegetarian "steak." Both eggplant and portabello get made into sandwiches, etc, as if it's a protein filling. Delicious, yes, but still a vegetable. As for the skins, how about just peeling strips? That can help with the toughness. Our favorite eggplant use is in Caponata. We put just about anything in it with that yummy sauce.Susan Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07206614560216060161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-59770533873155297672008-04-20T10:39:00.000-05:002008-04-20T10:39:00.000-05:00Sally ~ Oh *good*! The peel was *very* slightly to...Sally ~ Oh *good*! The peel was *very* slightly tough (but not unpalatably) but not bitter. And I think the steaks might hold together better still encased. I think this calls for another side-by-side test!<BR/><BR/>Amy ~ Aii, yes, a good contrast to the eggplant. Thanks for the inspiration. <BR/><BR/>Tanna ~ You SO inspire me to go with the moment, what sounds good NOW.Alanna Kellogghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869948243694610558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-41414951387044936622008-04-20T09:34:00.000-05:002008-04-20T09:34:00.000-05:00I'm having portabella steaks tonight but tomorrow ...I'm having portabella steaks tonight but tomorrow we'll be having eggplant steaks.<BR/>Thanks for doing the sauce with and without the oil. I'd say your results are worth using the one! I'm always surprised (think I'd get use to it) but some many recipes use so much more fat that really is needed. Our American tongues just have gotten use to it I guess.MyKitchenInHalfCupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07321041059604871286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-89010201450864932572008-04-20T08:43:00.000-05:002008-04-20T08:43:00.000-05:00Yum! Love eggplant! I bet this would be amazingly ...Yum! Love eggplant! I bet this would be amazingly tasty with polenta.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11944565.post-63951077857694725472008-04-20T07:16:00.000-05:002008-04-20T07:16:00.000-05:00I *love* eggplant! I grow it every year in the ga...I *love* eggplant! I grow it every year in the garden. This recipe sounds wonderful. I think (however) that I would peel the eggplant before cooking as the skin is bitter on the big ones. Thanks for a great idea Alanna!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202463147917151854noreply@blogger.com