Monday, April 9, 2012

Risotto and baked eggplants (aubergine)

Eggplants and potato "risotto"


The idea for this dish came to me while I was watching the final episode of  Gordon Ramsay's Best Restaurant (on Netflix), where one of the finalists, Casamia, had on their winning menu "risotto" made with potatoes. I loved the idea as much as I love potatoes and I decided to make it for dinner tonight. 
I baked  this eggplants, then topped it with my version of potato "risotto", Pecorino cheese, and broiled it for 5 minutes. 
We loved every bit of it, no leftovers tonight.






What was your treat to yourself tonight?


See you,
Marina
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28 comments:

  1. InessaApril 9, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    I love eggplants... beautiful dish, love your presentation :)

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    1. MarinaApril 10, 2012 at 8:53 PM

      Thanks Inessa. We love eggplant and eat it a lot in many different ways.

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  2. lubnakarim06April 9, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Love the recipe....looks extremely yum....

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  3. AnonymousApril 9, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    Oh...it is very appetizing!

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  4. DanutzaApril 10, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    Wow, it looks so delicious!!!Yummmi!

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    1. MarinaApril 10, 2012 at 8:57 PM

      thanks Danutza. I am sure you have some great recipes with eggplants too!

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  5. AsmitaApril 10, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    That does look very inviting. Love the presentation.

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    1. MarinaApril 10, 2012 at 9:00 PM

      Thank you Asmita. I am learning something every day...:)

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  6. UnknownApril 10, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    I love eggplant! My hubby does not share the same feelings. It looks amazing!

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    1. MarinaApril 10, 2012 at 9:02 PM

      Everyone in my family loves eggplants, never have leftover. I can't say about everything else though...:)

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  7. Lorraine @ Not Quite NigellaApril 10, 2012 at 4:28 AM

    That potato risotta has me intrigued as does the baked eggplant dish! :D

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  8. Heather (Where's the Beach)April 10, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Oh yum - love eggplants so this is calling my name.

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  9. Vanessa @ Cakes and TeacupsApril 10, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    How delicious! Pop over my site I have something for you :)

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  10. Norma ChangApril 10, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Making the potato "risotto" with red or blue potato should be fun and colorful.

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    1. MarinaApril 10, 2012 at 9:18 PM

      Yes Norma, it would be beautiful and delicious!

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  11. UnknownApril 10, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    What a lovely, delicious, unique dinner! Love your inspiration! My treat tonight is dinner out as I've been working on taxes all day! :(

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    1. MarinaApril 10, 2012 at 9:21 PM

      I am all nerves during the tax season. I do it as soon as we have all forms in, in February usually. Good luck!

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  12. Jayanthy KumaranApril 10, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    absolutely divine..great clik...love it..;)
    Tasty Appetite

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  13. MarinaApril 10, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Haha! Not this time! :)

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  14. Jennifer (Delicieux)April 11, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    Looks delicious and lovely presentation :D

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  15. LiZApril 11, 2012 at 4:23 AM

    That looks delicious, potato risotto sounds interesting.

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    1. MarinaApril 15, 2012 at 7:32 PM

      Thanks LiZ! I was intrigued myself as I love potatoes and wanted to try what it would taste like. And it was lovely!

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Your warm comments put a smile on my heart.

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