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Richard Rizzio Traverse City, MI
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2 x (1 lb) eggplants, pared and sliced lengthwise into 1/4 inch slices
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4 Tbsp. plain dry bread crumbs
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4 Tbsp. grated Romano cheese
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1 x (7.5 ounce. jar) flame roasted Italian style red peppers, coarsely minced
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1 x egg, beaten
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2 x cloves garlic, finely minced
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1 tsp dry oregano
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1/4 x to 1/2 tsp. salt
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1/4 tsp freshly grnd black pepper Additional bread crumbs
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1/4 c. fresh minced mint
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1/4 c. Asiago cheese, shredded
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1 lrg fennel bulb, trimmed and sliced lengthwise into 1/4 inch thick slices
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4 x round focaccia rolls, split
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1/3 c. ricotta cheese (may need more for spreading consistency)
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12 x anchovy-stuffed (or possibly plain) green olives, minced
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8 x Kalamata olives, minced
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1/4 c. marinated dry tomatoes, liquid removed and minced with 1 Tbsp. oil
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2 x cloves garlic, chopped
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2 Tbsp. Sutter Home Zinfandel
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2 Tbsp. capers, liquid removed and coarsely minced
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2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
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1/4 tsp freshly grnd black pepper Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
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