5 Recipes That Will Change Your Mind About Eggplant

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  • čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
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    5 Delicious Italian Eggplant Recipes | Full Course Eggplant Meal (Plus Dessert!)
    To me, eggplants have always seemed, at best, dull. They're weird, they're bland, and I'm never quite sure what to do with them.
    But my Italian wife, Eva, swears that they are one of the most delicious, versatile vegetables. I'm skeptical, which is why she decided to prove it to me . . . with a full course meal entirely made up of eggplant dishes. From antipasto to dessert (???), she's on a mission to redeem the humble eggplant.
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  • @francescogatti4590
    @francescogatti4590 Před 3 lety +904

    For non-italians, I'll summerize this video for you:
    My name is Francesco and I am 36 years old. I was born and raised in Italy in Emilia-Romagna. This is relevant, because my region was voted by the Time Magazine the best in the World for food, some years ago. My grandmother was a seventh degree black belt in cooking. My mother never cooked until her late fifties and she's pretty good. "Pretty good" in Italy means "oh my God never let this woman leave the Country" in almost every other part of Planet Earth. On land and seas. Or below the seas. Because of that, I picked up cooking. I can fight, and I let the other be the judges.
    Still, I NEVER heard of Mamma Rosa's egg plant recipe. But being italian gives me the power of judging a good or a bad dish by just looking at it. I would probably eat not less than 25 lbs. of Mamma Rosa spicy egg plants and I'm not even so stoked about spicy food but GOD, these are deliciuos.
    Ragù is a traditional bolognese condiment, and I'm from Bologna. Every houshold had his ragù. It's a poor people's dish, it's very cultural and ther is no perfect recipe. Yes, there is one that is taken as the original, but it's really not. There is a method, not a recipe. Me myself, I have always said Ragù is like Kung-Fu: all schools practice it, and it's all Kung-Fu, so no one is THE Kung-Fu. Mine is Wu-Tang style (and you better get the reference).
    This to say the beauty of italian cuisine is in Mamma Rosa's spicy egg plants: it's not a cuisine, it's the people.
    The video is amazing, the parmigiana is wonderful, you are a lovely couple and probably the REALLY good thing coming out of the pandemic up until now!

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  Před 3 lety +84

      E noi ti amiamo da morire! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @francescogatti4590
      @francescogatti4590 Před 3 lety +39

      @@PastaGrammar Oh Gesù!

    • @summertummer2394
      @summertummer2394 Před 3 lety +3

      Nice!

    • @revoltoff
      @revoltoff Před 3 lety +30

      You italians don't realize ANY person in India, Middle east, which is like 2 BILLION people eat 100x tastier. Living 1 hour from Italy I tried it many times, Italian food is okay but believe me, the falvors of Asia, The carribean etc, they are something else with the most exotic fruits and vegetables you can imagine, flavors beyond. I admit, the US and Europe and Eastern europe probably have the poorest cuisine and in Europe Italy would be among the best BUT to compare it to the rest of the world.... NO CHANCE

    • @francescogatti4590
      @francescogatti4590 Před 3 lety +60

      @@revoltoff it wasn't really my point but ok I guess

  • @kilsbyritchie
    @kilsbyritchie Před 3 lety +983

    Eva should write her own cook book

    • @sallyalexander8625
      @sallyalexander8625 Před 3 lety +30

      Yes!!!

    • @Fireguy97
      @Fireguy97 Před 3 lety +49

      My money is ready!

    • @nicholaskarako5701
      @nicholaskarako5701 Před 3 lety +19

      A cook book as part as their merch would be a good idea or at least a ebook(free to publish and you get 80% of the sales).

    • @neil2444
      @neil2444 Před 3 lety +54

      We don't need a 3 Michelin star chef to tell us what is good Italian food. We have Eva!

    • @leifdehio2151
      @leifdehio2151 Před 3 lety +16

      I wouldn't be surprised, if this plan is already in the drawer 😉 - surely it would be a success!

  • @JACKeREB3
    @JACKeREB3 Před 3 lety +217

    When Eva said “Her Majesty” us Italian all knew it was Parmigiana

    • @Skerdy
      @Skerdy Před 3 lety +21

      Parmigiana is really unbeatable. Once I even fought (shouting outloud) with my brother about who was going to get the last plate of Parmigiana... he didn't speak to me for two days because I sneaked around and ate it when he was doing something else... worth it.

    • @JACKeREB3
      @JACKeREB3 Před 3 lety +3

      @@Skerdy HAHAHAHAHAHA omg

    • @Zelda19Thunder97Shot
      @Zelda19Thunder97Shot Před 3 lety +2

      so true

    • @alessandrobusetto8409
      @alessandrobusetto8409 Před 3 lety +2

      Exactly!!!

    • @Dracobear13
      @Dracobear13 Před rokem +1

      I've made this dish many times, it is majestic!

  • @nikiTricoteuse
    @nikiTricoteuse Před 3 lety +126

    When l toured Europe in the 80s I bought a moka as my souvenir of ltaly. I then stopped in london and rented a room in a bedsit so l could work and replenish my travel funds. Found out the group of Italians living downstairs hadn't brought one with them and were desperate for proper coffee. Mokas were pretty much impossible to find outside of Italy in those days so l used to leave mine outside their door as l left for work and collect it when l got home.
    After a few nights of this they invited me for dinner to say thank you and cooked MELANZANE ALLA PARMIGIANA .
    Oh my God.
    I thought l had died and gone to heaven!
    Made them teach me how to make it and made it EVERY NIGHT FOR TWO WEEKS.
    They thought l was mad but l didn't care. Even though l love eggplant in lots of ways, its still one of my favourite dishes!

    • @davidalexander5963
      @davidalexander5963 Před 3 lety +8

      Delightful story.

    • @nikiTricoteuse
      @nikiTricoteuse Před 3 lety +2

      @@davidalexander5963 Thank you.😊

    • @src4409
      @src4409 Před 3 lety +6

      Why can't this happen to me?

    • @judyblackman4468
      @judyblackman4468 Před 3 lety +6

      Niki P, of all the nice comments I have read, yours made me laugh out loud while lying on my bed. It was so funny that I pictured you falling off your chair when you tasted your neighbours Parmigianino. I must try it, especially since you made me laugh out so heartily. I love egg plants. We call them melongene/s, in our nook of the world. Bless up. Bon Appetit!

    • @Hollis_has_questions
      @Hollis_has_questions Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah, I know all about that EVERY NIGHT FOR TWO WEEKS thing. I wish that every citizen of Earth could be as fortunate as me.

  • @tabithawarren3921
    @tabithawarren3921 Před 2 lety +30

    I took care of a blind Italian Momma and she taught me so many recipes using eggplants. She taught me to cook food that you do not need to use your eyes, but with your love, heart and ancestors to guide you. I love and miss Momma Franci so much and literally cried when I found your channel. Thank you

  • @athul2922
    @athul2922 Před 3 lety +277

    Harper: I don't like egg plant! they suck😒
    Eva: Hold my pasta , I'm gonna destroy this mans whole view about egg plant 😎

  • @rushankraheja8516
    @rushankraheja8516 Před 3 lety +363

    Who all got this channel in your recommendation and are watching since.

  • @ebranham123
    @ebranham123 Před 3 lety +94

    "1-0 you won this one"
    Eva smiles "I will win all the rest!" 😉
    I love this woman! 🥰😍🥰

  • @dy9278
    @dy9278 Před 3 lety +112

    Everytime he takes the first bite of his wife's cooking he looks at her with such 💘

    • @darthvader5532
      @darthvader5532 Před 2 lety +5

      You can literally hear Barry White start playing........ 😆

    • @tarantellalarouge7632
      @tarantellalarouge7632 Před 2 lety +4

      this is one way to keep your husband home, that's what we say in France, and there is another way, you guess what it is !

  • @williamellars9500
    @williamellars9500 Před 3 lety +145

    As a Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, I never would have thought of a dessert made with eggplant. Eva, U are amazing.

    • @PurpleElephant808
      @PurpleElephant808 Před 3 lety +20

      As a FERRANDI Paris, l’école française de gastronomie trained chef, I too would never have thought of a dessert made with eggplant. Eva is amazing i agree.

    • @nasaaraabdi9462
      @nasaaraabdi9462 Před 3 lety +4

      @@PurpleElephant808 show off

    • @Shelsight
      @Shelsight Před 3 lety +20

      @@nasaaraabdi9462 he’s not showing off at all - he’s just mentioning his culinary creds to give Eva more kudos. Grow up.

    • @Gylfi0
      @Gylfi0 Před 2 lety +4

      Eva's incredible merit is to pick up, love, and treasure traditional recipes so well as she does in her loving, cute way us youtubers are lucky to see, because the real thing is she has behind her a mountain of tradition that's embodied by her family which I imagine very numerous, very respectful and honouring of the past, and families like this are responsible for carrying traditions over the generations, imagine them like avalanches. Not all accept, or care, to burden themselves with such responsibility because some of us want to feel free, because we still live in Italy, so we conclude let someone else do it, and if I lived abroad I'd probably just eat local food and besides I'm not fond of roots, I want to be a free citizen of the world etc.
      Fortunately many who leave their countries love them even more, and need to infact treasure their roots like she does, which is very moving, and Eva's love for her family and her country is so clear her eyes sparkle when she thinks about it and her mom, it's probably the main reason I watch these videos, to see those moments of pure love.
      Finally something so weird and unique like chocolate dipped eggplants is one of those beautiful odd little "secrets" that for some reason only history can give, because it's the type of creativity that people in the past had, it's like a dish ancient romans would eat, it's the "rock food of the ages", if you know what I mean.

    • @bethotoole6569
      @bethotoole6569 Před 2 lety +2

      @@Gylfi0
      Wonderfully said 👍

  • @Garbino99
    @Garbino99 Před 3 lety +74

    From an Italian, Eva seems like an amazing cook, that’s authentic Italian food.

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  Před 3 lety +8

      🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @Ari-nw4iq
      @Ari-nw4iq Před rokem

      Grazie Eva, grazie a te, scopro le ricette tradizionali che avrei sempre voluto imparare, per me cucinare e condividere un buon piatto è il modo più diretto di dire ti voglio bene! Siete bellissimi, sei stata fortunata a trovare un uomo che apprezza la buona cucina

  • @openeyes4thefuture
    @openeyes4thefuture Před 11 měsíci +11

    The way Eva looks at Harper is the stuff dreams are made of ❤

    • @ChrisannaDaye
      @ChrisannaDaye Před 9 měsíci

      I agree, I missed parts of the beginning of the video, during it I kept wondering why is she looking at him like she wants to devour him or something. 😃😂😂 That is what I get for not paying attention.

  • @albertobaza9803
    @albertobaza9803 Před 3 lety +120

    I am from the Pacific island of Guam, and we grew eggplants as one of the vegetable groups. My mom used to cook it in coconut milk, after she roasted in the fire. Added shrimp, crab meat and chilies. Delicious. Try itt

    • @gn4502
      @gn4502 Před 3 lety +6

      Ohhh!! that sounds delicious!! Thanks for sharing that!! Tell your mama we say thank you hahaha =)

    • @sonjatait4089
      @sonjatait4089 Před 2 lety +1

      It sounds delicious!!! 😋😋

    • @cyndifoore7743
      @cyndifoore7743 Před 2 lety +1

      Oh yum!

    • @kerrazee
      @kerrazee Před 2 lety

      Roasted sounds great....did she boil or fry the eggplant in coconut milk ? How was It mixed with the crab, etc ? Sounds like you may need to write a cook book 😉

    • @carlawhitfield5318
      @carlawhitfield5318 Před 2 lety +1

      Can you share her recipe, please?

  • @steelinskin5925
    @steelinskin5925 Před 3 lety +146

    This woman spoils you.
    Keep her.

  • @twinklerajwanshi4919
    @twinklerajwanshi4919 Před 3 lety +156

    Find yourself someone who will look at you the way Eva looks at Harper..😍♥️

    • @mmobini1803
      @mmobini1803 Před 3 lety +3

      Right on!

    • @KoriEmerson
      @KoriEmerson Před 3 lety +2

      He found me 18 years ago.

    • @alwaysinprayer900
      @alwaysinprayer900 Před 3 lety +8

      That's partially why I watch these
      ..she loves him so much and it shows 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @TheOnlineGlowZA
      @TheOnlineGlowZA Před 2 lety +1

      Literally just found them and I'm 2mins in and saw the CHEMISTRY. Scrolled down to find if there was anyone else who saw that😭💙

  • @brandyboo
    @brandyboo Před 3 lety +106

    Please don't ever do reality TV with a crew in your home... They will ruin the perfect chemistry, and respect you have with each other. God Bless

    • @lsbonnick
      @lsbonnick Před 3 lety +6

      Agree!! Never let those bastards in!! Build your empire yourselves we’ll support! Love from Jamaica 🇯🇲 💕💕💕

    • @MrzBadaBing
      @MrzBadaBing Před 3 lety +1

      They wouldn’t be able to because of COVID

    • @dnk127
      @dnk127 Před 3 lety +2

      I agree with everyone in this section! 😉

    • @dnk127
      @dnk127 Před 3 lety +1

      @An Austrian Painter, why not, lol?

    • @dnk127
      @dnk127 Před 3 lety +1

      @An Austrian Painter, Hey now, I could have found something to get offended about. You could have said I wasn't gender fluid enough for this comment section. We could have at least made an attempt to start a fight there. 🤣

  • @angelaberni8873
    @angelaberni8873 Před 3 lety +304

    "What is happening " says he. You sir have had the good fortune of marrying an amazing Italian woman.

    • @katemorgan4690
      @katemorgan4690 Před 3 lety

      Does Italy have any single jainist vegans tolerant of protestants? That could be a tall order.

    • @francesca_415
      @francesca_415 Před 3 lety +2

      @@katemorgan4690 ???

    • @katemorgan4690
      @katemorgan4690 Před 3 lety +1

      @@francesca_415 I’m a Jainist eater. I make films with Indians from India and went to school with Indians from India and do missions work in Africa. I am descended from the Originally Catholic Welsh dissenter protestants.

    • @francesca_415
      @francesca_415 Před 3 lety +1

      @@katemorgan4690 ok?

    • @kimberly5465
      @kimberly5465 Před 2 lety +4

      They are such a sweet couple. I love them.

  • @jjmourajr
    @jjmourajr Před 3 lety +47

    I love this couple, don't miss 1 video ever since I discovered Eva's eyes lighting out rays of sympathy and so much love for her husband!

    • @jjpp2216
      @jjpp2216 Před 3 lety +2

      I swear when she opens her eyes sunlight comes out.

  • @Ken-vl4wk
    @Ken-vl4wk Před 3 lety +40

    All her dishes are amazing because she uses the Italian secret: love ❤️
    That’s what my nonna always said.

  • @greenmacaroni8872
    @greenmacaroni8872 Před 3 lety +46

    Hi Eva, I tried Mama Rosa’s eggplant and practically ate the whole thing in one sitting! It’s delicious! I have fibromyalgia and am sometimes too tired or not feeling well enough to cook , but this was so quick and easy that I can make it anytime. I’ve always wanted to try authentic Italian dishes and am looking forward to making another one of your easy yet tasty dishes. Thank you so much for sharing. Julie 🥰

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  Před 3 lety +9

      Dear Julie, I’m so happy you liked them!!! Love ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @warrenpuckett4203
      @warrenpuckett4203 Před rokem +1

      All it it needs is four fingers of grandpa Giovanni's Calabria vino

  • @PeiPeisMom
    @PeiPeisMom Před 3 lety +48

    I made the eggplant parm according to eva's instructions today and it was GLORIOUS

  • @unavaccadalatte
    @unavaccadalatte Před 3 lety +80

    I was literally screaming at the screen for Eva to cook him parmigiana for second course. I could almost smell it when it came out of the oven.
    Madre, mi vien da piangere.

    • @Gylfi0
      @Gylfi0 Před 3 lety

      Anche a me! Non so perché.

    • @alessandrobusetto8409
      @alessandrobusetto8409 Před 3 lety

      Non poteva che essere la Parmigiana!!!! Eva sei tutti noi!!! Ed io sono mezzo americano....

  • @ster4181
    @ster4181 Před 3 lety +70

    Trying your first parmigiana di melanzane changes your life, in 90% of cases it instantly enters the top 10 foods list.

    • @ster4181
      @ster4181 Před 3 lety +5

      it's a fact.

    • @saracinoku
      @saracinoku Před 3 lety +1

      Because you never heard about panino con la parmigiana!

  • @jjiacobucci
    @jjiacobucci Před 3 lety +29

    Harper: you scored big time in the marriage game. We love Eva ! Great cuisine. Great kitchen. Fun to watch you two together !

  • @uncopino
    @uncopino Před 3 lety +22

    it cracks me up how harper is always surprised about how much he likes eva's cooking. like he expects to like it but not to that level, then he takes a bite and he's like "oh gosh this is amazing" and then he looks at her like "you did it once more"

  • @brybo1986
    @brybo1986 Před 3 lety +104

    That side dish was so good the camera fainted... 😄
    With all the crazy stuff in the world today you both make it feel like im in sanctuary for at least 10 minutes... thank you both!

  • @kennethellison9713
    @kennethellison9713 Před 3 lety +31

    This is the only "food" channel that literally makes my mouth water :). Plus, you two are delightful. Lovely and delightful.

  • @ivannaisabellaechenique8455

    It's 3 am in Argentina, and I got up from bed just to make Mama Rosa's eggplant recipe. All I can say is I'M IN LOVE 🥰

  • @DevInvest
    @DevInvest Před 3 lety +88

    My first eggplant parmigiana was at my best friend’s house- his mom is Sicilian.
    She made us sandwiches from her home made parmigiana-
    It’s still maybe my favorite thing.
    Cold eggplant parmigiana on fresh Italian bread as a sandwich-
    Stop!
    So good!
    This looks amazing
    Thanks for sharing!

    • @Nechepsos
      @Nechepsos Před 3 lety +4

      room temperature... in a salad and with any kind of bread. Forza Melanzane!

    • @alessandrobusetto8409
      @alessandrobusetto8409 Před 3 lety +4

      You usually use the bread to soak up the remaining tomato sauce on the plate. Gesture also globally Italian known as the ‘scarpetta’ (the little shoe)

    • @danielferraro7624
      @danielferraro7624 Před 2 lety +3

      I actually prefer my eggplant parmesan cold. The flavors are much more pronounced. It's my favorite food.

    • @marcb6290
      @marcb6290 Před 2 lety

      Thank you 4 reminder! Its been 20 years min.

  • @marziafigliadelcielo8009
    @marziafigliadelcielo8009 Před 3 lety +35

    You didn't let him taste the breaded and fried eggplant, eaten hot they are heaven! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @Brahlam
    @Brahlam Před 9 měsíci +1

    How did you manage to get such a lovely wife, just pure positive energy, and an incredible cook as well! Lucky You!

  • @StacyPickhardtLMT
    @StacyPickhardtLMT Před 2 lety +4

    I've always struggled with my weight and emotional eating. I dieted for years and lost 52 pounds but covid hit and I gained it back. I'm new looking to develop a healthier relationship with food. So I'm trying the Italian way following your videos. I grew up in very Italian Lodi, NJ and my best friends grandmother I think was Sicilian and she taught me her sauce recipe but other than that I didn't learn much. I'm trying to prepare and eat good food that's satisfying but healthy. Health is also an issue for me as I've always been very sick and struggle with asthma. I love this channel and you both have inspired me. I LOVE Italian food and I love fresh food. Thank you for doing these videos and teaching Italian recipes. 💗

  • @Wolverine3660
    @Wolverine3660 Před 3 lety +25

    As an ethnic Indian guy, I love eggplant, cooked in many Indian ways. Now, thanks to your series of videos, I will learn many more eggplant recipies. Thank you very much.

    • @lagringa7518
      @lagringa7518 Před 3 lety +4

      From one happy stomach to another, good food connects us all ;-).

    • @smirking8457
      @smirking8457 Před 2 lety +1

      Eggplant is one of the few vegetables that really can rival meat dishes when cooked properly. It becomes so tender, sweet and savory

    • @alessandroroveda2859
      @alessandroroveda2859 Před rokem

      In India you use too much spices in recipes. Italian one is more simple. Ciao!

  • @96wtfomg
    @96wtfomg Před 3 lety +206

    If someone thinks eggplants are not good just do yourself a favour and eat Pasta alla Norma

    • @Nardo025
      @Nardo025 Před 3 lety +1

      Will do, thanks. :)

    • @francescoabate6554
      @francescoabate6554 Před 3 lety +4

      Gusti, io mangio e cucino di tutto in prima persona, ho lavorato in un ristorante stellato e in un infinità di ristorantini carini e con una buona, se non ottima, cucina e le melanzane non sono mai riuscito a farmele piacere 😂😅

    • @vecchiogufo4863
      @vecchiogufo4863 Před 3 lety

      Affermazione SACROSANTA !

    • @ellengregory8002
      @ellengregory8002 Před 3 lety

      Nope, still hate them.

    • @themastersinn1821
      @themastersinn1821 Před 3 lety

      Concordo adoro la pasta alla Norma

  • @heathercot3
    @heathercot3 Před 2 lety +18

    I absolutely love Eva and all of her ways, but I do love Harper's descriptiveness. How you can basically tell us what it tastes like and how jealous we are that you are eating it and not us. 😆

  • @jamescarter7355
    @jamescarter7355 Před 3 lety +11

    Harper: "What the heck is happening today? I'm eating an eggplant dipped in chocolate!" LOL! Dude, I wouldn't have thought it would work either, but I guess you shouldn't doubt Eva. Just saying. She has proven her kitchen skills are amazing. Thank you for sharing.

  • @angelareynolds9593
    @angelareynolds9593 Před 3 lety +41

    Eva and Harper, I watch your channel with my 5 year old granddaughter. She loves to hear you talk, Eva and thinks you're so beautiful! We made the eggplant side dish, and it was heavenly! Thank you for channel and recipes. Much love to you both from Ella and her Bubbi ❤

  • @parkerandrecreation
    @parkerandrecreation Před 3 lety +35

    Fun fact: Eggplant is in the plant family Solanaceae, or the Nightshades.
    Included in this family are eggplant, potato, tomato, tobacco, bell pepper, and chili pepper.

    • @kmaher1424
      @kmaher1424 Před 3 lety +7

      All of these foods come from the New World. Except for the mysterious eggplant.
      Almost a meat substitute...

    • @claudioferraro1652
      @claudioferraro1652 Před 3 lety +1

      @@kmaher1424 eggplants came from the middle east

    • @pinkyfinger9851
      @pinkyfinger9851 Před 3 lety +1

      @@claudioferraro1652 it originated in India most probably, middle east is not suitable for eggplant and is not found naturally there

    • @PlaguePriest88
      @PlaguePriest88 Před 3 lety +2

      does that mean I can eat tobacco?

  • @lindalou7344
    @lindalou7344 Před 3 lety +17

    It’s so fun to watch how comfortable Eva is becoming in the US. Nice to see her smile so much

  • @Hdgsgdhsh
    @Hdgsgdhsh Před 3 lety +2

    I grew up eating eggplants , my grandma would salt them so the bitterness comes out , then dip them in egg and breadcrumbs and fry them....amazing

    • @pakib5836
      @pakib5836 Před 3 lety +1

      I’m Italian and we always eat them like this. On sundays especially, when our Nonna cooks 😍👌🏽

    • @Hdgsgdhsh
      @Hdgsgdhsh Před 3 lety +1

      @@pakib5836 yes !!! They are delicious !

  • @denkoxh8610
    @denkoxh8610 Před 3 lety +153

    Italians just know what they're doing 👌

    • @greenmachine5600
      @greenmachine5600 Před 3 lety +4

      True

    • @carolmerlini9971
      @carolmerlini9971 Před 3 lety +10

      Yes, of course because we live in the Garden of the Mediterranean.

    • @67claudius
      @67claudius Před 3 lety +4

      About food, you can be sure.

    • @BethyKable
      @BethyKable Před 3 lety +1

      At least with eggplant

    • @jdane2277
      @jdane2277 Před 3 lety +5

      They taught the French. French cooking was based on Italian. I have to say, I prefer Italian. It's more elemental and less fussy. But both depend on the best ingredients. There is no substitute for fresh, local vegetables, fruit and real cheese.

  • @beety8
    @beety8 Před 3 lety +41

    Fantastic! Do an episode for mushrooms!

  • @diananoonen2262
    @diananoonen2262 Před 3 lety +4

    Harper your reactions are priceless!!!
    Ava keep him guessing with surprises your whole marriage- that is the true SPICE OF LIFE!
    May God Bless all your Sundays together!

  • @itziar648
    @itziar648 Před 3 lety +10

    I just tried the eggplant parmigiana recipe, and it was mindblowing! I've always loved eggplant, but this dish was spectacular. Even my grandmother was impressed with it, and she's an excellent cook. Thank you very much for sharing this, I will be adding it to my recipe book!

  • @Khvalheim10
    @Khvalheim10 Před 3 lety +10

    Not gonna lie, this is one my new favorite channels. So happy the CZcams algorithm pushed you on me. Keep up the good work, guys!

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  Před 3 lety +3

      Thank you!

    • @ChenShaham
      @ChenShaham Před 2 lety

      same here! so great to find something special in all the youtube crap...

  • @max82sc
    @max82sc Před 3 lety +178

    Date un ristorante a questa donna!

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  Před 3 lety +32

      Magari!!!

    • @giorgiobattaglini3654
      @giorgiobattaglini3654 Před 3 lety +7

      @@PastaGrammar faresti successo in Italia, se tu lo aprissi li faresti i MILIARDI!!!!!!!!!!!! ;-)

    • @lauraragazzi464
      @lauraragazzi464 Před 3 lety

      Vivrei lì!!!

    • @marcpavia5202
      @marcpavia5202 Před 3 lety

      Solo se mi fanno fare da sommelier ed abbinatore dei vini per i piatti di Eva !!!

    • @sergiomercogliano1771
      @sergiomercogliano1771 Před 3 lety

      Sarebbe un programma con Eva come Maitre e Harper che traduce in inglese: Lasagna with some cheese, cheddar maybe? Here we have fettucini Alfredo with sour cream

  • @omarsyed1980
    @omarsyed1980 Před 3 lety +22

    Eggplant.
    Apparently, the national vegetable of Italy and Iran.

    • @LaundryFaerie
      @LaundryFaerie Před 3 lety

      Also Lebanon and France.

    • @omarsyed1980
      @omarsyed1980 Před 3 lety

      @@LaundryFaerie
      But...
      Neither Lebanon nor France start with an "I"?
      🤔

    • @criticalthinker88gis13
      @criticalthinker88gis13 Před 3 lety

      Also Iraq's national dish is a eggplant dish similar to eggplant parmesan, it's called tepsi or tapsi, eaten with rice chicken onion and sliced tomatoes.

  • @Ridgerunner49
    @Ridgerunner49 Před 3 lety +3

    I'm not even Italian but bless your mama for teaching you how to cook every man I don't care what he says loves a good cooking woman

  • @antonio83tube
    @antonio83tube Před 3 lety +8

    I'm sicilian and for sicilian people the eggplants is like water :)
    We eat it one day yes and one day not, but you, from far USA, made me discover eggplants dessert, thank you !

  • @johnoneto4351
    @johnoneto4351 Před 3 lety +59

    I HAVE TO SAY, YOU HAVE A GREAT WOMAN.
    SHE COOKS WITH LOVE.
    I LOVE HER HANDS, THEY TELL A STORY OF A WOMAN WHO IS NOT AFRAID OF WORK.
    TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER.❤️

    • @Projectdarksource
      @Projectdarksource Před 2 lety

      Yay, I agree with your message, I do want to point out that typing in capital letters is equivalent to yelling online, we can hear you when you type with caps lock off. Thank you.

  • @norwegianblue2017
    @norwegianblue2017 Před 2 lety +1

    Eggplants are one of my favorite foods. But the way the Italians and the Chinese cook them are absolutely mouth-watering.

  • @amy3458
    @amy3458 Před 3 lety +4

    Because of this amazing video, I am now planting FORTY-FOUR eggplants this year just for our family’s consumption!!! My market garden has even more!
    THANKS, HARPER. LoL You and Eva are influencing our farm production!
    😁🙏🏼❤️

  • @amyt6527
    @amyt6527 Před 3 lety +18

    Eva seems like such a sweet person. I like watching you 2. She’s such a good sport.

  • @surinfarmwest6645
    @surinfarmwest6645 Před 3 lety +19

    Aubergine and mozzarella, happy memories of Locorotondo and Martina Franca. Well done Eva!

  • @jaytucker4338
    @jaytucker4338 Před rokem

    Eva looked so happy in this video!! She was glowing.
    It seems that Italian Food is love.

  • @salvatorecogliano2732
    @salvatorecogliano2732 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Your wife's hand gestures her eyes the color of her face the way it changes speaks a million words and then you your grin the sparkling twinkling of your eyes the lost for words I am so honored and glad to be an Italian and enjoy these plates God bless you both

  • @andryx46ify
    @andryx46ify Před 3 lety +39

    Damn i promised to myself to not get ever emotional again in front of the Majestic Parmigiana...
    But She get me every time... 🙇👑

  • @johnoshiro8885
    @johnoshiro8885 Před 3 lety +9

    You are a lucky, lucky, man. Every Sunday?! Wow!

  • @amy3458
    @amy3458 Před 3 lety +12

    Eva, DEAR SISTER, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Eggplant is my absolute favorite vegetable. I LOVE it! My family, however, does not...of should I say DID not?!?!
    We run a small, organic, no-kill farm in the Missouri Ozarks. I grow A LOT of eggplants and have eaten them alone. But now, now I can eat my favorite veggie with my favorite people, thanks to you! 🙏🏼
    So far, I’ve tried your stuffed eggplants (tonight). FAMILY IS IN HEAVEN! I’ve tried Her Majesty four times since I first saw this video a couple weeks ago. And the side dish multiple times with a total of ten eggplants. AWESOME!
    You’re the best! I’ve NEVER liked cooked tomatoes and tomato sauce was depressing to me. YOUR RECIPE is AMAZING! Now, I LOVE tomato sauce, if it’s YOURS.
    Thank you! PLEASE consider writing a cookbook! I would gladly be first in line to buy a copy for me, each of my children for their collections, and all of my extended families’ households. Amazing! 🙏🏼
    God bless you, Harper and all of your loved ones in Jesus’ Holy Name.
    😁🙏🏼❤️

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you for your amazing comment! We are glad you are enjoying our recipes!!! 😍🥰😍

  • @dr.yashidixit8770
    @dr.yashidixit8770 Před 2 lety +3

    Aww Eva is so proficient. Cooks with absolute finesse. I love both of you. May God bless this couple!

  • @johnbascietto2207
    @johnbascietto2207 Před 3 lety +4

    I have a moma Rosa god bless our Italian momas their food keeps us smiling like when I watch you guys

  • @jorilim
    @jorilim Před 3 lety +38

    Eva should be a contestant for masterchef

    • @b13ne
      @b13ne Před 3 lety +5

      No, Eva is on a higher level than any MasterChef contestant or judge! Hers is a cooking for enjoying food, not for putting it in exhibit.

  • @ginnaanselmo6216
    @ginnaanselmo6216 Před 2 lety +4

    Walking through the produce section today, heard a beautiful eggplant calling my name. Brought it home and whipped up “Her Majesty” and OH MY! I’ll NEVER eat that breaded eggplant slop again! This was so delicious and light. Thanks you for sharing that treasure with us, Ava! Next I’ll try the rolled up ones with the pinoli nuts….I’m wondering how it would taste with just a drizzle of honey on top instead of the olive oil 🤔…

  • @wherethebreezetakesme8122

    My husband and I gave the eggplant salad a try, it truly is amazing and so unexpected a result. Eva, you can tell your mom that salad coud make an eggplant lover out of anyone. Keep them coming!

  • @brenjlb
    @brenjlb Před 3 lety +10

    I love Eva's reactions when trying her own food. Everything looks so good!

  • @alcori770
    @alcori770 Před 3 lety +16

    Eva, ho appena finito di pranzare, e mi hai fatto venir voglia di ricominciare con queste prelibatezze, complimenti ❤️

  • @thomaskotch4770
    @thomaskotch4770 Před 2 lety +2

    Eva is the best! Very talented, friendly and an encyclopedia of Italian food. She is also a great Italian language teacher. These two made the lockdown so much better for us.

  • @ginogiannone1197
    @ginogiannone1197 Před 3 lety

    Eva I am Gino the Italian in Florence Oregon and I learned a lot about cooking Italian from you by watching your videos on CZcams thank you, you two are wonderful !

  • @siziaguiar
    @siziaguiar Před 3 lety +3

    I am Brazilian but from Italian heritage and my German husband used to hate eggplants until I cooked it for him :) Now he even asks for eggplant dishes!

  • @randmayfield5695
    @randmayfield5695 Před 3 lety +15

    I LOVE eggplant in all its forms. The two of you rock! Thanks.

  • @lolsstar
    @lolsstar Před 2 lety +1

    Being the opposite of y'all, I'm Scottish but grew up in NC and my partner is Sardinian I appreciate this do darn much... In still the cook in our house though and it's very Italian my cooking!

  • @AlabasterClay
    @AlabasterClay Před 3 lety +10

    Ok-----Harper is raving about his mother-in-law's side dish. Maximum points. Well played sir.

  • @sweeney60
    @sweeney60 Před 3 lety +13

    Maybe you guys should do a whole series of exploring different vegetable themed dishes. I would recommend fennel next. I wasn’t raised with fennel and have no idea how to use it properly.

  • @mariaraptis1309
    @mariaraptis1309 Před 3 lety +5

    Harper you are such a good sport, always giving Eva her due

  • @arlenerodriguez4314
    @arlenerodriguez4314 Před rokem

    WOW!! I mean I LOVE eggplant, but I know only 1 or 2 ways to cook with it. Thanks to Eva, I can now try these DEEE-LICIOUS dishes. I really appreciate her expressions and smiles so much after she takes her first bite. And, she always tells us where the dishes were first created and/or a little history of them. I DIG IT ALL!! I think first one I'm going to try is the Eggplant Antipasto, then the Parm dish and so on. Thank you Eva and Harper!!! You are both FABULOUS to me!! Arlene

  • @fatih641
    @fatih641 Před 3 lety +7

    Only came here to say. YES DEFINITLY UNDERRATED

  • @ishitachakrabarty5815
    @ishitachakrabarty5815 Před 3 lety +7

    When eva says harper and then looks at him with a smile, she looks like a proud mamma and also sooo beautiful.. even my mother cooks awesome eggplant dishes though not italian ones... so seeing harper enjoy them is our victory too!!

  • @ksenialomaeva6823
    @ksenialomaeva6823 Před 3 lety +3

    Georgia 🇬🇪 cuisine has similar to the antipasta dish - but inside is crashed walnut. I love it. Now I can’t wait to try Eva’s ricette! Grazie mille!

  • @bunkyman8097
    @bunkyman8097 Před 9 měsíci

    When I was a kid I never liked eggplant though my parents ate it all the time. Now I can't get enough of it! One of my favorite ways, and my folks too, was to slice it down the middle and bake it face down. When finished she'd scrape it and mix it with garlic, lemon juice and s &p. I appreciate how good this spread is now. My parents are gone but when I eat this they are there right next to me!!

  • @Darkrai4294
    @Darkrai4294 Před 3 lety +85

    I want to see Eva go to Italian restaurants here in the U.S. (not just Olive Garden) and have her judge their dishes based on authenticity and taste.

    • @maunavarra
      @maunavarra Před 3 lety +3

      We have a TV show on this, it's called Little Big Italy :)

    • @melihileri
      @melihileri Před 3 lety +7

      Maurizio Navarra yea but we want to see Eva’s reactions :)

    • @Darkrai4294
      @Darkrai4294 Před 3 lety +1

      Maurizio Navarra thanks now I have another show to watch. Fun stuff. But I am still very interested in hearing Eva’s opinions specifically.

    • @summertummer2394
      @summertummer2394 Před 3 lety +2

      I don't think Olive Garden would permit cameras, lights and tripods to be carried into the restaurant. Besides, if OG is very displeased with Eva and Harper's review, they may ban them from the restaurants for life, and that may not be a risk worth taking.

    • @melihileri
      @melihileri Před 3 lety +3

      Summer Tummer hahaha Eva shitting on Olive Garden food would be golden! I was imagining more authentic Italian restaurants albeit with American- Italian recipes. I want to see Eva like something that’s American-Italian, I like what is cooked at home, because it’s just not made well and wonder if she’s just missing out because she’s not exposed to the good stuff.

  • @joaquinwaxmagbanua6826
    @joaquinwaxmagbanua6826 Před 3 lety +8

    Eva never fails! I love you Eva!!!!!!!

  • @Brohammer0001
    @Brohammer0001 Před 3 lety +1

    Never thought an Eggplant would be used for a dessert item, most Intriguing.

  • @kaytzbdz
    @kaytzbdz Před 9 měsíci

    My mind is blown! My goal is to try all 5! Never doubt Eva!

  • @carywhatzizname4060
    @carywhatzizname4060 Před 3 lety +16

    Yes, I agree eggplant is delicious. And if you're into gardening even a little bit, they're easy to grow. To prove that point, even I can successfully grow eggplant!

    • @Adam.P
      @Adam.P Před 3 lety

      I find them hard to grow in Canada. The warm season isn't long enough it seems.

  • @tonebalone73
    @tonebalone73 Před 3 lety +9

    I would go meatless for Eva. When the camera fell over when Harper tasted mama Rosa side dish was just pure comedy timing! 😂😂😂

  • @davidalexander5963
    @davidalexander5963 Před 3 lety +3

    This was just so fun. I didn't want the video to end. I also could listen to her accent and her way of speaking all day. I'm in such a joyful mood after this. Thanks.

  • @annamariaaldente5995
    @annamariaaldente5995 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you! I made the Parmigiana di Melanzane tonight. I have been making my family's recipe for decades with the dredge, egg and breadcrumbs. This recipe rocks. It is much better than my family recipe because the breadcrumbs tend to weigh down the eggplant and mute the taste. Molto Bene!

  • @bekahw8704
    @bekahw8704 Před 3 lety +9

    My phone listens to my conversations.
    Just a couple of days ago, I was telling a friend that I need to find ways to enjoy eggplant that don't include breading, deep frying, and smothering in sauce & cheese. And then CZcams suggested this video.
    Challenge accepted ☺️.

    • @bekahw8704
      @bekahw8704 Před 3 lety +4

      Also, new life goal: find a man who looks at me like Harper looks at Eva after he takes a bite of her food. Adorable 🥰.

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  Před 3 lety +5

      Follow her recipes, it will happen!!!!

  • @evilclowntra
    @evilclowntra Před 3 lety +7

    🌟 Buongiorno ... I'm having my espresso ☕ & watching ( I couldn't wait for today )
    My garden has beautiful aubergine 🍆 LOVE them 💗 ... Eva & Harper have a wonderful Sunday ...Enjoy ... Stay Safe & Much Love ~

  • @danielferraro7624
    @danielferraro7624 Před 2 lety +2

    I just made your Melanzane di Mamma Rosa. The only ingredient I didn't have was fennel. I quickly sauteed the garlic, chile pepper and pine nuts in EVOO. I added a little Romano cheese and I couldn't wait to eat it so I didn't cool it. Delicious!

  • @debbiecameron3024
    @debbiecameron3024 Před 3 lety

    I cannot stop cooking with eggplant after watching your video. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes with the world.

  • @luisaelia7023
    @luisaelia7023 Před 3 lety +50

    La mia trinità vegetale: melanzane, pomodoro e cipolla

  • @wunder6831
    @wunder6831 Před 3 lety +10

    it's fantastic to see Harper being stunned when he tastes dishes that we normally do in Italy ... but how lucky we Italians are with food ... good Eva ...

    • @jjpp2216
      @jjpp2216 Před 3 lety

      And (sadly) the North American versions don’t compare. The quality of vegetables in Italy is ASTOUNDING. I’m not sure what it is (the soil?), but vegetables there have far more flavour. Ours are somewhat bland (which is why we season, herb and garlic-up everything so heavily).

    • @wunder6831
      @wunder6831 Před 3 lety +1

      @@jjpp2216 surely the Mediterranean climate favors the cultivation of fruit and vegetables ... but believe me, even here in the large distribution fruit and vegetables are less tasty than some time ago ... if one is lucky enough to have fruit and vegetables grown in the grandmothers' gardens , feels a crazy difference

  • @krystalbeth
    @krystalbeth Před rokem

    I always say that if you don’t like a food you just haven’t had it cooked right. Thank you for the ideas 🙏🏻 I love eggplants 💕💕

  • @cathycat4989
    @cathycat4989 Před rokem +1

    I love this channel because I cook for a lot of people with food restrictions. That last dish is perfect because it’s low FODMAP (I’d probably substitute the garlic for garlic infused oil, but it still works in that regard), dairy free, gluten free, and vegan. Finally, I can cook for everyone.

  • @pamelapiller3002
    @pamelapiller3002 Před 3 lety +3

    Mostly Americans, the entire Mediterranean area eat and love eggplant! I am coming over to eat! Oh I agree! Parmigiana is the Queen! 😂 she is amazing!

  • @SippinSoda71
    @SippinSoda71 Před 3 lety +40

    exit Harper “Eggbland” 1.0
    enter Harper “Melanzista” 2.0

  • @Roberto-oi7lm
    @Roberto-oi7lm Před 2 lety +1

    My wife and I frequently make a similar Parmigiana di Melanzane with one difference. Rather than frying the sliced egg plant to begin with, I put the raw slices on a screaming hot grill just long enough to partly cook it and get some grill marks. It makes for a lighter dish and one which re-heats well too. Try it.

    • @alessandroroveda2859
      @alessandroroveda2859 Před rokem

      In Italy we cook parmigiana in two ways.....the first and much better...fried....the second as you....but for us is not a truly parmigiana 😄

  • @Kischu0m
    @Kischu0m Před 6 měsíci

    This is clearly my favorite go-to video when I want ponder on using eggplant. It always starts with "did you know this lady made dessert with eggplant? And they way they ate it makes me want to try it"😂 I love your video!

  • @reggaepetteri7719
    @reggaepetteri7719 Před 3 lety +5

    Those dishes are so delicious! Melanzane alla parmigiana is my all-time favourite, and I usually make eggplant rolls with walnut paste, Georgian style. That dessert seems a bit odd, but I'm sure it's yummy. Mille grazie!