MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Mimi's Elegant Stuffed Eggplant Categories: Stuffed, Vegetables Yield: 6 Servings 3 md Eggplants 2 cl Garlic; crushed 1 Bay leaf 1 c Onion; chopped 2 md Green peppers 2 md Tomatoes; or 3 small 1 ts Basil; heaping 1/4 ts Tarragon; or more to taste 1/4 ts Oregano; or more to taste 2 c Ricotta cheese 1/2 c Parmesan; grated 1 c Fine bread crumbs Salt and pepper to taste 3 tb Olive oil for sauté Slice eggplants in half lengthwise, and bake them face-down on an oiled tray at 350°F for 20-25 minutes. Scoop out the insides and mince them. Sauté eggplant insides with the onions, garlic, bay leaf, and peppers until onions are clear. Combine with everything except half the parmesan and the bread crumbs. Let stand 20 minutes, then drain off all excess liquid. Stuff the shells. Top with combined bread crumbs and remaining parmesan. 350°F oven 35-40 minutes, uncovered Recipe by Moosewood Cookbook MMMMM