Your videos are professionally produced at a very high level with flawless narration on your part and expressive hand gestures. Suffice it to say your recipes and cooking are comparable to the upper echelon of video chef icons.

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that so much!! 💛 thank you, Gerald!

I cook a lot of different recipes, but have never been able to make a “WOW” eggplant parm. This recipe looks like that’s gonna change it! I enjoy your channel, watching you makes me feel like I’m right at home!❤️

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

You’ll have to let me know what you think if you try this! And thank you so much, that truly means a lot to hear💛

In the same kitchen there is a rotten eggplant and a fly.......yet the end product is awesome !!! ;-) Your gentle spirit and transparency, plus your constant tribute to your mother, reveal that your are an excellent student, chef, and genuinely nice person. I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel. Blessings !!!

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

This warmed my heart. Thank you for such kind words! I love my mom very much, and will always be grateful for what she's taught me. I'm really glad you stumbled on my channel too! Thank you for the incredibly sweet words💛 lol the fly and rotten eggplant

Recipe looks so easy to make. Easier than my mom's pan of over lapping eggplant Parm. I am definitely going to try it. I will also try baking the eggplaant.

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

I make it so much, it really is easier than you would think! Just a little time is needed. :) I hope you enjoy it!

I loved eggplant and meatballs receipe best ever

Thank you for sharing your recipes!

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

of course - thank you!

Wow! Didn’t realize you were new to all of this! Your thumbnails, video quality, editing, comfort speaking to the camera and … just EVERYTHING looks like you have been doing this for years! I’m so impressed! Definitely subscribing and I will be making this soon! ❤ Thank you!

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

That's so kind. I really appreciate it!! :) We're trying our best lol.

I just made this for dinner tonight, using your marinara recipe. Once again a big hit with the family. A perfect dish. Thanks for the inspiration.

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

I'm thrilled to hear it, thank you for sharing and giving the recipes a try💛

I just found your Channel, subscribed and am enjoying the recipes. Thank you

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

I really appreciate the support! and welcome:)

Love your recipes!

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much💛

Looks wonderful, anxious to try…..love eggplant!

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

It's so good! Hope you get to try it!

Love it!! You are so great fine cook line lady! I love it. Tyvm

Love ur videos, can’t wait to make it , thx for sharing

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

means so much, thank you!💛

Eggplant Parmigiana is NOT an easy weeknight dish which you hint at by relating your Mom and Aunt’s moaning about the time to salt, prep and frying the eggplant AND cleaning up . Plopping the finished dish into the oven is the easy part. Mom and Dad taught me to fry the eggplant which like meatballs is messier than baking in oven . Try both methods like you suggested at the beginning of the video. Salting the eggplant for ten minutes as you suggest is the most common method , but I prefer the Guido method of putting an eight inch high pile of sliced eggplant in between two plates and putting a couple of heavy medical books on the top plate.for an hour . You easily get 1/2 cup of bitter eggplant juice expressed out of the eggplant. Some like the eggplant to be peeled. You taught me a couple of tricks that I am going to try. Keep coming with the videos, please.

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

you're right, it's not an easy weeknight dish! lol I always make it on the weekend when I have more time. And happy to hear you could walk away with a few new tricks to try! Appreciate the support :)

Thank you for the recipe ❤Blessings

This looks like a great dish, thanks for presenting

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much, John!

Half Italian and my friend who is Italian from New York she taught me to brush the eggplant which I cut just over a quarter and I like it kinda on the thick side and I don’t care if it’s peeled or not peeled but I just leave it peeled unpeeled because I like it that wayI brush it with mayonnaise if you Hellmann’s if you’re on the West Coast it’s Best foods and dip it in breadcrumbs you could even dip it in half oregano and garlic powder on it. Bake it in a 425° oven for maybe 25 to 30 minutes just until the Golden. And here’s the key you do not have to flip it just leave it there on parchment paper in your baking sheet. Absolutely delicious and just go from there with whatever recipe you’re doing.💋

I grew up Italian and my mom was such a wonderful cook. She left my sisters and I many gifts. One of our favorites was her little book with all her recipes that our grandma left her. Her ravioli and stuffed veal breast are works of art. How lucky to still have all these great recipes. I made your chicken parm and it was a hit! Of all the ingredients that went into all these dishes, I have to say, that love was the perfect one!

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

that's so special you have her recipes! The family recipes are one to cherish. And I'm so glad you enjoyed the chicken parm :) Appreciate you sharing.

I love all of your videos!!!

@Asimplepalate

17 күн бұрын

Means so much, thank you for watching! :)

Perfect and delicious 😋

One word to describe this dish. Delicious.

Hi Bethany This recipe title made me look twice, Eggplant ?? I then googled it, we call these Aubergine in the UK, confusion over. My wife and kids love Eggplant and Courgette, (Zucchini) so this it definitely one ill be making in the next week, as all your recipe's to date have been amazing. Chris (In UK)

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

Yesss, I am sure it's confusing for anyone in the UK as I know you would know it as aubergine!! I hope you enjoy this recipe, thank you so much for the support, Chris!

Going to try this next. Can't wait. Love eggplant Parmesan. I work nights. On my night off I have the kitchen all to myself and cooking is about the quietest thing I can accomplish --aside from laundry.

@Asimplepalate

18 күн бұрын

Love that! 💛 I hope you get to try it and enjoy it! Let me know if you have any questions along the way:)

@EnlightnMe48

18 күн бұрын

@@Asimplepalate what is the secret to getting breadcrumbs to stick better? Maybe I didn't dry them good enough.

@Asimplepalate

18 күн бұрын

@@EnlightnMe48 the egg should be plenty good for getting them to stick! I've used softer bread at times for breadcrumb and never had an issue. Make sure the egg is coating everything completely!

@EnlightnMe48

18 күн бұрын

@@Asimplepalate i actually love the way you already created the portions by making individual stacks.

@Asimplepalate

18 күн бұрын

@@EnlightnMe48 yes I love that about this recipe!

Nothing short of fantastic! Gratzi!

Just found your channel. Love your recipes. I will definitely try this one. ❤❤❤

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

Glad you found me, welcome! I hope you enjoy the recipes you try. Reach out if you have any questions:)

Favorite ❤

Cannot wait to make this recipe, love eggplant parmigiana. You should be on food channel with your own show that’s how well you present everything. Great job !

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

That's so kind. I really appreciate the support💛

Love EP ❤

My hudband loves eggplant so I like to make it every so oftrn. This seems to be the best recipe I’ve seen. Thank you.❤

@Asimplepalate

20 күн бұрын

I hope you get to try it! 💛

I’ve personally had this amazing recipe and I actually crave it now! Watching this made my stomach growl 🤣 my two year old actually enjoys eating this too not knowing she’s eating veggies and she’s a picky gorl. Totally recommend everyone to try this 😭🙌

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Yes, I'm craving it too now🙃

I love your videos, great tips, ease of prep and your professional manner. Your husband is just adorable and of course so are you! It’s a pleasure to watch a cooking video done in a "clean" kitchen. I had to subscribe after watching this eggplant video - one can appreciate the eggplant when it’s not swimming in sauce. Being Italian myself I find it amusing to watch how some people make Italian food! But you are right on! Thank you! ❤️❤️

@Asimplepalate

25 күн бұрын

I really appreciate it so much. :) Such kind words. And glad to hear you don't like an eggplant parm drowning in sauce as well - it's so much better when it's not. Thank you again! 💛

Another awesome recipe! Not a fan of eggplant, but my spouse adores it. Our local red sauce joint offers it and she always orders it. Thanks!

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

ahhh eggplant is one of my favorites! But totally get how you can dislike it. Appreciate the support! :)

Eggplant makes the best sandwiches!

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

ahhh yes so so good!

Great Job I will try it this Sunday for my grandson's First Holy Communion!!!

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

Lovely! I hope it's enjoyed💛

I love your recipes. Thank you for sharing and you give such great instructions. Maybe one day you could share your meatloaf recipe with us. Thank you

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

Would love to share a meatloaf recipe! My aunt has one she wants me to share:) I appreciate the support so much!

Your mother must of been italian and i love italian food.I am gonna try your stuff soon.I just need to decide which one.The marzano sauce looks really good and we sell them tomatos at my job.My favorite italian restraunt closed but they were authentic and had this braciola that was my favorite. I plan on making all of your recipes.

I will be making this soon. I bake everything if it is an option on frying. My favorite Italian dish every time! Drew may like to try my all-time favorite dish. I serve it with fish especially - roasted eggplant. It also needs to be sliced the way you did these, Bethany. Roast on the middle position for the rack at 450 degrees F.

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

sounds lovely!! I love any and all eggplant dishes!

Hi Bethany, can you please hire me as the official taste tester. Lol!! Great Videos Thank You 🙏

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

Of course! Come on over any time 😄

What portable cook top do you use? Induction or regular? Thank you. Just found you yesterday and love everything. Trying to find ground white chicken breast for your chicken zucchini meatballs. Anxious to try it. May have to grind the chicken myself.

@Asimplepalate

17 күн бұрын

amzn.to/4cTXLHl - here's the one I use! It's a few years old and very simple but gets the job done. I'm sure there are much better ones out there though :) And so happy to hear it! You're not the first to say ground chicken is hard to find. I buy mine at a local market, but you can certainly make your own!

That Drew guy is the luckiest man alive. He tasted the dish, and kissed the chef. OMG

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

😂 appreciate the compliment

Definitely will try this. What is the blender you're using?

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

A vitamix! It’s 10 years old and still going strong. I’ll link it in the video description!

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

A vitamix! It’s 10 years old and still going strong. I’ll link it in the video description!

I LOVE U! 🤟🥰😍😘❤‍🔥

I've never thought of stacking. Ill try it. Have you ever tried it slightly grilling first for roasted flavor? My dream kitchen. A salud

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

oooo yes, stacking them is delicious! Still keep some space with the sauce though so it's not over-sauced :) I've not ever grilled it, but have always wanted to try it! thanks so much for the support!

@vincents5042

Ай бұрын

Keep up the great recipes. How about your take on Amitriciana

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

@@vincents5042 Appreciate the recommendation, I'll work on that one! :)

Can you make a lower carb version of this using almond flour, or a different type of breadcrumb?

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

you could potentially do almond flour, if I were doing lower carb I would just do a lot of parm :)

@ 10:34 is that the San Marzano tomato sauce you perfected? Just wondering?

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

Yes!

The eggplant you baked , did you have to flip them over at some point to crisp each side ?

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

I don't flip them! They always baked evenly without needed to flip them. :)

What do you do with the cheese rinds?

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

I freeze them! I have a bag full of them currently lol. I put them in soups, stews, sauces!

🤔 I prefer the baking method, too. It's not as messy and less oil used.

@Asimplepalate

18 күн бұрын

Agreed! And more crispy edges which is always a win.

@EnlightnMe48

18 күн бұрын

@@Asimplepalate it's out of this world! The only thing I have to pair with it is raspberry gingerale. 🤔 It'll work.

I love eggplant but I don't like the skin on it I have to cut the skin off it looks absolutely delicious

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

you can for sure peel it! I love the skin, but I forgot to mention in the video you can of course peel it :)

This looks amazing, but why do you leave the skin on?

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

I personally love the skin, you can always peel it though!

OMG that looks delicious 😋!!!

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

So glad to hear it does! Thank you!

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BREAD EGGPLANT AND FRY IN OIL NO SLICE EGGPLANT AND STEAM UNTIL SOFT AND LAYER IN COOKING PAN AND BAKE

Too many steps for me but I enjoyed watching the video. 👍

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

It's easier than you would think, but I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

Half Italian and my friend who is Italian from New York she taught me to brush the eggplant which I cut just over a quarter and I like it kinda on the thick side and I don’t care if it’s peeled or not peeled but I just leave it peeled unpeeled because I like it that wayI brush it with mayonnaise if you Hellmann’s if you’re on the West Coast it’s Best foods and dip it in breadcrumbs you could even dip it in half oregano and garlic powder on it. Bake it in a 425° oven for maybe 25 to 30 minutes just until the Golden. And here’s the key you do not have to flip it just leave it there on parchment paper in your baking sheet. Absolutely delicious and just go from there with whatever recipe you’re doing.💋

@Asimplepalate

16 күн бұрын

Oh that sounds great! Never heard of using mayo. Thanks so much for sharing, Debbie!