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Melenzane Fritte (Fried Eggplant Recipe)

29th July 2008

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked mashed eggplant
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 cup (4 oz.) grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/3 cup (heaping) flour
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Dash of red pepper sauce oil

Directions

Combine all ingredients except oil.
Heat 1/2 in. oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Drop mixture by tablespoons into oil and fry until golden brown, turning once.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot.
Fritters can be frozen after frying and reheated at 350 for 10 minutes.
Makes 6 to 8 appetizer servings

Olympia

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Italian Rum Cake Recipe

1st July 2008

Ingredients

  • Italian Rum Cake2 - 3 1/2 oz. pkg. Instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 - 3 1/2 oz. pkg. Instant dark and sweet pudding
  • 7 cups milk
  • 2 tsp. rum extract
  • 1 1lb Pound Cake
  • 1 8 oz container of Cool whip

Directions

  • Line bottom of 13 X 9 X 2 pan with cake sliced ΒΌ in. thick.
  • Make vanilla pudding using 3 1/2 cups milk and 1 tsp. rum extract.
  • Let pudding set 5 min., then pour over cake.
  • Put another layer cake.
  • Make chocolate pudding using 3 1/2 cups milk and 1 tsp. rum extract.
  • Let pudding set 5 min., then pour over cake.
  • Top with cool whip.
  • Let set overnight.
  • Keep refrigerated.

Rita

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