Eggplant Parm for one

Being the sexy single lady that I am sometimes it's hard to make things in a serving just for one. But this eggplant oh the eggplant! So fantastic!! I want to make this everyday!!!

Randazzo's had baby eggplant so super cheap I couldn't help myself. Ever since Steve's Mom made eggplant on Memorial Day I have been jonesin' for it!!

So here it is my easy eggplant parm for one.




What you will need:
1 baby eggplant
1/4 olive oil
2-3 eggs
1/3 skim milk
3-4 cups of Italian seasoned bread crumbs. qty depends on the size of your eggplant

1/3 of fresh shredded mozzarella

Directions:
Peel and slice the eggplant. Medium thickness.
Mix eggs and milk
Put your bread crumbs on a plate

Now pour your olive oil in a skillet and heat till its just crackling

Quickly dip each slice of eggplant in your egg mixture. DO it quick because eggplant holds a lot of moisture and you don't want a soggy dinner.
Do this step twice to get a nice coating of bread crumbs on the eggplant.

Gently place in the hot oil for about 2-3 minutes per side depends on how dark or light you want them

While I was doing this I also made up a little pasta and quickie tomato sauce.

The tomato sauce was so simple. 1 can of tomato past and 1 can of diced tomatoes. Heat and season to taste.

Voila! Simple eggplant parm for one. Well one plus lunch the next day!

Enjoy
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Keep on Making Stuff!

my yummy dinner! Oh! Don't forget the vino! It's essential!

Bad Ass Baking Barbie's Blueberry Buckle!

That's right I said it! AHAHA! This was sooooo goood. I brought it to work and it was gone about 30 minutes after I set it on the table! Good Sign I think.

Going to Eastern Market or any farmers type market will give you so many options for berries. This time I chose Blueberries and wooo they were perfect!!

Check it out!! You won't be sorry! YUMMM!!
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Ingredients


3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups fresh blueberries or any berry you would like
1/2 cup white sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, softened

Directions

1.Preheat oven to 375F. Grease one 8x8 inch pan.
2.Cream together 3/4 cup sugar, shortening, and egg.
3.In a separate bowl mix together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir into sugar mixture, alternating with milk. Stir in berries. Pour into greased 8x8 inch pan.
4.To make topping: Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, cinnamon, and butter. Sprinkle over cake batter.
5.Bake at 375F 25-30 minutes.
 

and this is what happens in my office when you bake something yummy!

the end.....

I never keep anything I bake in the house! Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

Sunday morning is my baking morning. Plus it has been one heck of a week my pretties so a little baking to decompress never hurt anyone.

I decided today was oatmeal cookie day. Chewy oatmeal butterscotch cookie day actually.

I think these could be spruced up a bajillion ways.Since I am making these for this really nice fellla i know, he made it pretty clear he likes oatmeal butterscotch. so that is what is on my agenda today I have also made them with craberries! Trust me ladies it's true a way to a mans heart is thru is stomach! *wink*


It's a rainy day today and my witty banter is taking a nap so here it is... my usual pictures and recipe!

Enjoy and Keep Making Stuff!

Ingredients


1 cup butter, softened

1 cup white sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3 cups quick cooking oats

Directions

1.In a medium bowl, cream together butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture, Mix in oats. Don't forget to add a cup of your butterscotch chips or whatever you would like to mix in as well. . Cover, and chill dough for at least 30 mins.

2.Preheat the oven to 375F. Grease cookie sheets. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.

3.Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

For a softer cookie you may want to take them just a minute or so before you think they are done. This will keep them nice and chewy.

Oh and on a sad note my most favorite measure cup had an unfortunate accident. I was very sad about this! RIP favorite measuring cup!