Azoresgal~Life on an Island

Tis´ the season to drink eggnog ! I think you either love eggnog or hate it, I happen to enjoy it!.I like it cold though instead of warm. There are so many recipes out there for eggnog...dont´believe me...google it. This is one of my favorites..simple, easy and not fussy at all. I like to sprinkle mine with some cinnamon, want to make even richer add some whipped cream. Ingredients 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 2 teaspoons vanilla 4 large eggs 3/4 rum or spiced rum or brandy or adjust to your liking Directions In a medium saucepan, bring the heavy cream, sugar, and nutmeg just to a simmer, do not boil. In a blender, blend the eggs on low speed for 1 minute. With the motor running, gradually add the hot cream mixture, and the vanilla. Blend until frothy, about 30 seconds more. Add the brandy and blend to combine. Serve warm.(or refrigerate and serve chilled). Sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon. recipe source

This is one of Mr.G's favorites, especially when I use eggplants from our garden! When I make this for us, I just serve it with a nice salad, it is a great meatless meal. Depending on the size of your serving dish, the     ingredients will decrease or increase. If you only wanted to use some ramekins, use less eggplant, a larger dish for more people, use more eggplants. It is really easy to put together, there are no real rules here. Use a favorite tomato sauce, and feel free to add oregano, black pepper, even some parmesan cheese to the recipe. 2 medium-sized  eggplant, cut into thin slices 1/3 cup  olive oil, + more jar of your favorite tomato sauce ( or more) 2 fresh mozzarella balls, cut into slices ( or more ) 1/2 cup torn fresh basil Preheat the oven to 180 degC.  With a vegetable peeler, make stripes in eggplant then cut into 1/2-inch thick slices. Sprinkle them with salt. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, and when hot add the eg...

Pickled Eggplant under Oil – ( Melanzane Sott’Olio ) this is a wonderful recipe. You can make it anytime of the year. You only need 3 or 4 small eggplants, to make a jar. This is one of those things, that is just so handy to have in the fridge, for when you are feeling lazy to cook, or if you have friends come to visit. It's great in sandwiches,  wonderful with some fresh bread or crostini, add some cheese and wine.   It is a fantastic appetizer or a great late night snack. Hope you give it a try! ingredients slice the eggplants ( like french fries) I like to add a red pepper (that is optional) add a generous amount of  sea salt mix in the salt real well  put the eggplant in a ugly plastic colander, and because the battery in your camera dies,start using your husbands camera,that you hate !  cover the eggplant with a plate and a heavy can for 1 hour in a pot, bring to a boil , 1 part vinegar to 2 parts water, ...