An Attempt at Daryl's Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant

Sigh. She's such a great cook and the recipe sounded great. I even copied her photo composition (challenge of the moment: flat-lay technique). It's delicious but my photo doesn't live up to hers. I think my mandolin slicer from Japan makes the eggplant slices way too thin and it didn't hold its shape when cooked. And, as always, my dilemma is now I have about 6 servings of this dish! Here's her dish and her recipe is in the comments: https://365project.org/darylo/2020/2020-04-18

[Jane Pittenger]

At least you didn’t burn your eggplant as I did. It did taste fabulous though. Re wild mushrooms...the only ones I feel safe to recognize and pick are chanterelles though I am learning

[Junko Y]

@jgpittenger No, I didn't burn it but I had to watch it closely because it was so thin. @darylo -- at least two of us made your dish!

[Daryl O'Hare]

@jgpittenger @jyokota I know I do rather thin slices but not too thin. It's a balance act I guess. The sauce though! It can go on anything!!!!

[Taffy]

@darylo @jgpittenger @jyokota Okay, now I feel the need to make it too! I think both photos are terrific captures of a tasty looking dish.

[Junko Y]

@taffy -- it's great with those mini naan that Bill used to keep in the basement freezer.

[Junko Y]

@darylo -- what kind of mandolin do you have? Is it a fixed thickness or can you adjust it.

[Junko Y]

@rosiekerr -- are you going to make this, too?

[Daryl O'Hare]

@jyokota I have an OXO one that is adjustable. I loooooove it!

[Daryl O'Hare]

@taffy just watch the slices. Jane's burned. I like them thin, but they can be up to 1/4 inch slices

[*lynn]

This looks so healthy and appetizing. Great colors!

[Marnie]

Mmmmm, looks delicious. I followed the link thank you and now have the recipe too.

[Diana]

It looks fabulous Junko, I will definitely make it as well. Thanks for the link and thanks to @darylo for sharing.

[Joan Robillard]

Probably doesn't freeze well either. If making more than 2 servings I want to be able to freeze the other servings. Like my Imitation Crab Quiche, I made last night. I actually thought it was mushrooms in the dish from the picture.

[Pigeons Farm]

This looks delicious, so colourful and fresh looking. As I love eggplant, I think I am going to have to give this a try :)

[haskar]

Looks tasty!

[Santina]

nice image, if you want I have an Italian recipe for making pizzaiola eggplant slices

[Junko Y]

@santina -- Yes, please! I love eggplant/aubergine.

[Jane Pittenger]

@santina I do

[summerfield]

this looks delish. you should tag it also for the monthly theme-botanical, as well as your lettuceland pic. aces!

[Junko Y]

@summerfield -- thanks, but it's a complete copy-cat photo, or an attempt at it, and not at all original. Maybe the lettuce land, though :)