5 Recipes That Will Change Your Mind About Eggplant

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    5 Delicious Italian Eggplant Recipes | Full Course Eggplant Meal (Plus Dessert!)
    To me, eggplants have always seemed, at best, dull. They're weird, they're bland, and I'm never quite sure what to do with them.
    But my Italian wife, Eva, swears that they are one of the most delicious, versatile vegetables. I'm skeptical, which is why she decided to prove it to me . . . with a full course meal entirely made up of eggplant dishes. From antipasto to dessert (???), she's on a mission to redeem the humble eggplant.
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  • @francescogatti4590
    @francescogatti4590 3 роки тому +903

    For non-italians, I'll summerize this video for you:
    My name is Francesco and I am 36 years old. I was born and raised in Italy in Emilia-Romagna. This is relevant, because my region was voted by the Time Magazine the best in the World for food, some years ago. My grandmother was a seventh degree black belt in cooking. My mother never cooked until her late fifties and she's pretty good. "Pretty good" in Italy means "oh my God never let this woman leave the Country" in almost every other part of Planet Earth. On land and seas. Or below the seas. Because of that, I picked up cooking. I can fight, and I let the other be the judges.
    Still, I NEVER heard of Mamma Rosa's egg plant recipe. But being italian gives me the power of judging a good or a bad dish by just looking at it. I would probably eat not less than 25 lbs. of Mamma Rosa spicy egg plants and I'm not even so stoked about spicy food but GOD, these are deliciuos.
    Ragù is a traditional bolognese condiment, and I'm from Bologna. Every houshold had his ragù. It's a poor people's dish, it's very cultural and ther is no perfect recipe. Yes, there is one that is taken as the original, but it's really not. There is a method, not a recipe. Me myself, I have always said Ragù is like Kung-Fu: all schools practice it, and it's all Kung-Fu, so no one is THE Kung-Fu. Mine is Wu-Tang style (and you better get the reference).
    This to say the beauty of italian cuisine is in Mamma Rosa's spicy egg plants: it's not a cuisine, it's the people.
    The video is amazing, the parmigiana is wonderful, you are a lovely couple and probably the REALLY good thing coming out of the pandemic up until now!

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  3 роки тому +84

      E noi ti amiamo da morire! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @francescogatti4590
      @francescogatti4590 3 роки тому +39

      @@PastaGrammar Oh Gesù!

    • @summertummer2394
      @summertummer2394 3 роки тому +3

      Nice!

    • @revoltoff
      @revoltoff 3 роки тому +30

      You italians don't realize ANY person in India, Middle east, which is like 2 BILLION people eat 100x tastier. Living 1 hour from Italy I tried it many times, Italian food is okay but believe me, the falvors of Asia, The carribean etc, they are something else with the most exotic fruits and vegetables you can imagine, flavors beyond. I admit, the US and Europe and Eastern europe probably have the poorest cuisine and in Europe Italy would be among the best BUT to compare it to the rest of the world.... NO CHANCE

    • @francescogatti4590
      @francescogatti4590 3 роки тому +60

      @@revoltoff it wasn't really my point but ok I guess

  • @kilsbyritchie
    @kilsbyritchie 3 роки тому +982

    Eva should write her own cook book

    • @sallyalexander8625
      @sallyalexander8625 3 роки тому +30

      Yes!!!

    • @Fireguy97
      @Fireguy97 3 роки тому +49

      My money is ready!

    • @nicholaskarako5701
      @nicholaskarako5701 3 роки тому +19

      A cook book as part as their merch would be a good idea or at least a ebook(free to publish and you get 80% of the sales).

    • @neil2444
      @neil2444 3 роки тому +54

      We don't need a 3 Michelin star chef to tell us what is good Italian food. We have Eva!

    • @leifdehio2151
      @leifdehio2151 3 роки тому +16

      I wouldn't be surprised, if this plan is already in the drawer 😉 - surely it would be a success!

  • @JACKeREB3
    @JACKeREB3 3 роки тому +217

    When Eva said “Her Majesty” us Italian all knew it was Parmigiana

    • @Skerdy
      @Skerdy 3 роки тому +21

      Parmigiana is really unbeatable. Once I even fought (shouting outloud) with my brother about who was going to get the last plate of Parmigiana... he didn't speak to me for two days because I sneaked around and ate it when he was doing something else... worth it.

    • @JACKeREB3
      @JACKeREB3 3 роки тому +3

      @@Skerdy HAHAHAHAHAHA omg

    • @Zelda19Thunder97Shot
      @Zelda19Thunder97Shot 3 роки тому +2

      so true

    • @alessandrobusetto8409
      @alessandrobusetto8409 3 роки тому +2

      Exactly!!!

    • @Dracobear13
      @Dracobear13 Рік тому +1

      I've made this dish many times, it is majestic!

  • @nikiTricoteuse
    @nikiTricoteuse 3 роки тому +126

    When l toured Europe in the 80s I bought a moka as my souvenir of ltaly. I then stopped in london and rented a room in a bedsit so l could work and replenish my travel funds. Found out the group of Italians living downstairs hadn't brought one with them and were desperate for proper coffee. Mokas were pretty much impossible to find outside of Italy in those days so l used to leave mine outside their door as l left for work and collect it when l got home.
    After a few nights of this they invited me for dinner to say thank you and cooked MELANZANE ALLA PARMIGIANA .
    Oh my God.
    I thought l had died and gone to heaven!
    Made them teach me how to make it and made it EVERY NIGHT FOR TWO WEEKS.
    They thought l was mad but l didn't care. Even though l love eggplant in lots of ways, its still one of my favourite dishes!

    • @davidalexander5963
      @davidalexander5963 3 роки тому +8

      Delightful story.

    • @nikiTricoteuse
      @nikiTricoteuse 3 роки тому +2

      @@davidalexander5963 Thank you.😊

    • @src4409
      @src4409 3 роки тому +6

      Why can't this happen to me?

    • @judyblackman4468
      @judyblackman4468 3 роки тому +6

      Niki P, of all the nice comments I have read, yours made me laugh out loud while lying on my bed. It was so funny that I pictured you falling off your chair when you tasted your neighbours Parmigianino. I must try it, especially since you made me laugh out so heartily. I love egg plants. We call them melongene/s, in our nook of the world. Bless up. Bon Appetit!

    • @Hollis_wants_your_comments
      @Hollis_wants_your_comments 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah, I know all about that EVERY NIGHT FOR TWO WEEKS thing. I wish that every citizen of Earth could be as fortunate as me.

  • @ebranham123
    @ebranham123 3 роки тому +94

    "1-0 you won this one"
    Eva smiles "I will win all the rest!" 😉
    I love this woman! 🥰😍🥰

  • @rushankraheja8516
    @rushankraheja8516 3 роки тому +363

    Who all got this channel in your recommendation and are watching since.

  • @athul2922
    @athul2922 3 роки тому +277

    Harper: I don't like egg plant! they suck😒
    Eva: Hold my pasta , I'm gonna destroy this mans whole view about egg plant 😎

  • @tabithawarren3921
    @tabithawarren3921 2 роки тому +29

    I took care of a blind Italian Momma and she taught me so many recipes using eggplants. She taught me to cook food that you do not need to use your eyes, but with your love, heart and ancestors to guide you. I love and miss Momma Franci so much and literally cried when I found your channel. Thank you

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  2 роки тому +3

      That’s such a wonderful story ❤️

  • @dy9278
    @dy9278 3 роки тому +112

    Everytime he takes the first bite of his wife's cooking he looks at her with such 💘

    • @darthvader5532
      @darthvader5532 2 роки тому +5

      You can literally hear Barry White start playing........ 😆

    • @tarantellalarouge7632
      @tarantellalarouge7632 2 роки тому +4

      this is one way to keep your husband home, that's what we say in France, and there is another way, you guess what it is !

  • @williamellars9500
    @williamellars9500 3 роки тому +145

    As a Le Cordon Bleu trained chef, I never would have thought of a dessert made with eggplant. Eva, U are amazing.

    • @PurpleElephant808
      @PurpleElephant808 3 роки тому +20

      As a FERRANDI Paris, l’école française de gastronomie trained chef, I too would never have thought of a dessert made with eggplant. Eva is amazing i agree.

    • @nasaaraabdi9462
      @nasaaraabdi9462 3 роки тому +4

      @@PurpleElephant808 show off

    • @Shelsight
      @Shelsight 3 роки тому +20

      @@nasaaraabdi9462 he’s not showing off at all - he’s just mentioning his culinary creds to give Eva more kudos. Grow up.

    • @Gylfi0
      @Gylfi0 2 роки тому +4

      Eva's incredible merit is to pick up, love, and treasure traditional recipes so well as she does in her loving, cute way us youtubers are lucky to see, because the real thing is she has behind her a mountain of tradition that's embodied by her family which I imagine very numerous, very respectful and honouring of the past, and families like this are responsible for carrying traditions over the generations, imagine them like avalanches. Not all accept, or care, to burden themselves with such responsibility because some of us want to feel free, because we still live in Italy, so we conclude let someone else do it, and if I lived abroad I'd probably just eat local food and besides I'm not fond of roots, I want to be a free citizen of the world etc.
      Fortunately many who leave their countries love them even more, and need to infact treasure their roots like she does, which is very moving, and Eva's love for her family and her country is so clear her eyes sparkle when she thinks about it and her mom, it's probably the main reason I watch these videos, to see those moments of pure love.
      Finally something so weird and unique like chocolate dipped eggplants is one of those beautiful odd little "secrets" that for some reason only history can give, because it's the type of creativity that people in the past had, it's like a dish ancient romans would eat, it's the "rock food of the ages", if you know what I mean.

    • @bethotoole6569
      @bethotoole6569 2 роки тому +2

      @@Gylfi0
      Wonderfully said 👍

  • @albertobaza9803
    @albertobaza9803 3 роки тому +119

    I am from the Pacific island of Guam, and we grew eggplants as one of the vegetable groups. My mom used to cook it in coconut milk, after she roasted in the fire. Added shrimp, crab meat and chilies. Delicious. Try itt

    • @gn4502
      @gn4502 3 роки тому +6

      Ohhh!! that sounds delicious!! Thanks for sharing that!! Tell your mama we say thank you hahaha =)

    • @sonjatait4089
      @sonjatait4089 2 роки тому +1

      It sounds delicious!!! 😋😋

    • @cyndifoore7743
      @cyndifoore7743 2 роки тому +1

      Oh yum!

    • @kerrazee
      @kerrazee 2 роки тому

      Roasted sounds great....did she boil or fry the eggplant in coconut milk ? How was It mixed with the crab, etc ? Sounds like you may need to write a cook book 😉

    • @carlawhitfield5318
      @carlawhitfield5318 2 роки тому +1

      Can you share her recipe, please?

  • @angelaberni8873
    @angelaberni8873 3 роки тому +304

    "What is happening " says he. You sir have had the good fortune of marrying an amazing Italian woman.

    • @katemorgan4690
      @katemorgan4690 3 роки тому

      Does Italy have any single jainist vegans tolerant of protestants? That could be a tall order.

    • @francesca_415
      @francesca_415 3 роки тому +2

      @@katemorgan4690 ???

    • @katemorgan4690
      @katemorgan4690 3 роки тому +1

      @@francesca_415 I’m a Jainist eater. I make films with Indians from India and went to school with Indians from India and do missions work in Africa. I am descended from the Originally Catholic Welsh dissenter protestants.

    • @francesca_415
      @francesca_415 3 роки тому +1

      @@katemorgan4690 ok?

    • @kimberly5465
      @kimberly5465 2 роки тому +4

      They are such a sweet couple. I love them.

  • @brandyboo
    @brandyboo 3 роки тому +106

    Please don't ever do reality TV with a crew in your home... They will ruin the perfect chemistry, and respect you have with each other. God Bless

    • @lsbonnick
      @lsbonnick 3 роки тому +6

      Agree!! Never let those bastards in!! Build your empire yourselves we’ll support! Love from Jamaica 🇯🇲 💕💕💕

    • @MrzBadaBing
      @MrzBadaBing 3 роки тому +1

      They wouldn’t be able to because of COVID

    • @dnk127
      @dnk127 3 роки тому +2

      I agree with everyone in this section! 😉

    • @dnk127
      @dnk127 3 роки тому +1

      @An Austrian Painter, why not, lol?

    • @dnk127
      @dnk127 3 роки тому +1

      @An Austrian Painter, Hey now, I could have found something to get offended about. You could have said I wasn't gender fluid enough for this comment section. We could have at least made an attempt to start a fight there. 🤣

  • @twinklerajwanshi4919
    @twinklerajwanshi4919 3 роки тому +156

    Find yourself someone who will look at you the way Eva looks at Harper..😍♥️

    • @mmobini1803
      @mmobini1803 3 роки тому +3

      Right on!

    • @KoriEmerson
      @KoriEmerson 3 роки тому +2

      He found me 18 years ago.

    • @alwaysinprayer900
      @alwaysinprayer900 3 роки тому +8

      That's partially why I watch these
      ..she loves him so much and it shows 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @TheOnlineGlowZA
      @TheOnlineGlowZA 2 роки тому +1

      Literally just found them and I'm 2mins in and saw the CHEMISTRY. Scrolled down to find if there was anyone else who saw that😭💙

  • @jjmourajr
    @jjmourajr 3 роки тому +47

    I love this couple, don't miss 1 video ever since I discovered Eva's eyes lighting out rays of sympathy and so much love for her husband!

    • @jjpp2216
      @jjpp2216 3 роки тому +2

      I swear when she opens her eyes sunlight comes out.

  • @PeiPeisMom
    @PeiPeisMom 3 роки тому +48

    I made the eggplant parm according to eva's instructions today and it was GLORIOUS

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  3 роки тому +8

      Yeah!!!! ❤️

    • @leticiaescalante9202
      @leticiaescalante9202 Рік тому

      Hi just watched the eggplant parm was that minced garlic ? Where can I get the recipe please

  • @openeyes4thefuture
    @openeyes4thefuture 10 місяців тому +11

    The way Eva looks at Harper is the stuff dreams are made of ❤

    • @ChrisannaDaye
      @ChrisannaDaye 8 місяців тому

      I agree, I missed parts of the beginning of the video, during it I kept wondering why is she looking at him like she wants to devour him or something. 😃😂😂 That is what I get for not paying attention.

  • @steelinskin5925
    @steelinskin5925 3 роки тому +146

    This woman spoils you.
    Keep her.

  • @Ken-vl4wk
    @Ken-vl4wk 3 роки тому +40

    All her dishes are amazing because she uses the Italian secret: love ❤️
    That’s what my nonna always said.

  • @jjiacobucci
    @jjiacobucci 3 роки тому +29

    Harper: you scored big time in the marriage game. We love Eva ! Great cuisine. Great kitchen. Fun to watch you two together !

  • @Garbino99
    @Garbino99 3 роки тому +74

    From an Italian, Eva seems like an amazing cook, that’s authentic Italian food.

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  3 роки тому +8

      🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @Ari-nw4iq
      @Ari-nw4iq Рік тому

      Grazie Eva, grazie a te, scopro le ricette tradizionali che avrei sempre voluto imparare, per me cucinare e condividere un buon piatto è il modo più diretto di dire ti voglio bene! Siete bellissimi, sei stata fortunata a trovare un uomo che apprezza la buona cucina

  • @DevInvest
    @DevInvest 3 роки тому +88

    My first eggplant parmigiana was at my best friend’s house- his mom is Sicilian.
    She made us sandwiches from her home made parmigiana-
    It’s still maybe my favorite thing.
    Cold eggplant parmigiana on fresh Italian bread as a sandwich-
    Stop!
    So good!
    This looks amazing
    Thanks for sharing!

    • @Nechepsos
      @Nechepsos 3 роки тому +4

      room temperature... in a salad and with any kind of bread. Forza Melanzane!

    • @alessandrobusetto8409
      @alessandrobusetto8409 3 роки тому +4

      You usually use the bread to soak up the remaining tomato sauce on the plate. Gesture also globally Italian known as the ‘scarpetta’ (the little shoe)

    • @danielferraro7624
      @danielferraro7624 2 роки тому +3

      I actually prefer my eggplant parmesan cold. The flavors are much more pronounced. It's my favorite food.

    • @marcb6290
      @marcb6290 2 роки тому

      Thank you 4 reminder! Its been 20 years min.

  • @kennethellison9713
    @kennethellison9713 3 роки тому +31

    This is the only "food" channel that literally makes my mouth water :). Plus, you two are delightful. Lovely and delightful.

  • @greenmacaroni8872
    @greenmacaroni8872 3 роки тому +46

    Hi Eva, I tried Mama Rosa’s eggplant and practically ate the whole thing in one sitting! It’s delicious! I have fibromyalgia and am sometimes too tired or not feeling well enough to cook , but this was so quick and easy that I can make it anytime. I’ve always wanted to try authentic Italian dishes and am looking forward to making another one of your easy yet tasty dishes. Thank you so much for sharing. Julie 🥰

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  3 роки тому +9

      Dear Julie, I’m so happy you liked them!!! Love ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @warrenpuckett4203
      @warrenpuckett4203 Рік тому +1

      All it it needs is four fingers of grandpa Giovanni's Calabria vino

  • @96wtfomg
    @96wtfomg 3 роки тому +206

    If someone thinks eggplants are not good just do yourself a favour and eat Pasta alla Norma

    • @Nardo025
      @Nardo025 3 роки тому +1

      Will do, thanks. :)

    • @francescoabate6554
      @francescoabate6554 3 роки тому +4

      Gusti, io mangio e cucino di tutto in prima persona, ho lavorato in un ristorante stellato e in un infinità di ristorantini carini e con una buona, se non ottima, cucina e le melanzane non sono mai riuscito a farmele piacere 😂😅

    • @vecchiogufo4863
      @vecchiogufo4863 3 роки тому

      Affermazione SACROSANTA !

    • @ellengregory8002
      @ellengregory8002 3 роки тому

      Nope, still hate them.

    • @themastersinn1821
      @themastersinn1821 3 роки тому

      Concordo adoro la pasta alla Norma

  • @brybo1986
    @brybo1986 3 роки тому +104

    That side dish was so good the camera fainted... 😄
    With all the crazy stuff in the world today you both make it feel like im in sanctuary for at least 10 minutes... thank you both!

  • @ster4181
    @ster4181 3 роки тому +70

    Trying your first parmigiana di melanzane changes your life, in 90% of cases it instantly enters the top 10 foods list.

    • @ster4181
      @ster4181 3 роки тому +5

      it's a fact.

    • @saracinoku
      @saracinoku 3 роки тому +1

      Because you never heard about panino con la parmigiana!

  • @Brahlam
    @Brahlam 8 місяців тому +1

    How did you manage to get such a lovely wife, just pure positive energy, and an incredible cook as well! Lucky You!

  • @marziafigliadelcielo8009
    @marziafigliadelcielo8009 3 роки тому +35

    You didn't let him taste the breaded and fried eggplant, eaten hot they are heaven! 🥰🥰🥰

  • @angelareynolds9593
    @angelareynolds9593 3 роки тому +41

    Eva and Harper, I watch your channel with my 5 year old granddaughter. She loves to hear you talk, Eva and thinks you're so beautiful! We made the eggplant side dish, and it was heavenly! Thank you for channel and recipes. Much love to you both from Ella and her Bubbi ❤

  • @heathercot3
    @heathercot3 2 роки тому +18

    I absolutely love Eva and all of her ways, but I do love Harper's descriptiveness. How you can basically tell us what it tastes like and how jealous we are that you are eating it and not us. 😆

  • @itziar648
    @itziar648 3 роки тому +10

    I just tried the eggplant parmigiana recipe, and it was mindblowing! I've always loved eggplant, but this dish was spectacular. Even my grandmother was impressed with it, and she's an excellent cook. Thank you very much for sharing this, I will be adding it to my recipe book!

  • @Wolverine3660
    @Wolverine3660 3 роки тому +25

    As an ethnic Indian guy, I love eggplant, cooked in many Indian ways. Now, thanks to your series of videos, I will learn many more eggplant recipies. Thank you very much.

    • @lagringa7518
      @lagringa7518 3 роки тому +4

      From one happy stomach to another, good food connects us all ;-).

    • @smirking8457
      @smirking8457 2 роки тому +1

      Eggplant is one of the few vegetables that really can rival meat dishes when cooked properly. It becomes so tender, sweet and savory

    • @alessandroroveda2859
      @alessandroroveda2859 Рік тому

      In India you use too much spices in recipes. Italian one is more simple. Ciao!

  • @unavaccadalatte
    @unavaccadalatte 3 роки тому +80

    I was literally screaming at the screen for Eva to cook him parmigiana for second course. I could almost smell it when it came out of the oven.
    Madre, mi vien da piangere.

    • @Gylfi0
      @Gylfi0 3 роки тому

      Anche a me! Non so perché.

    • @alessandrobusetto8409
      @alessandrobusetto8409 3 роки тому

      Non poteva che essere la Parmigiana!!!! Eva sei tutti noi!!! Ed io sono mezzo americano....

  • @diananoonen2262
    @diananoonen2262 3 роки тому +4

    Harper your reactions are priceless!!!
    Ava keep him guessing with surprises your whole marriage- that is the true SPICE OF LIFE!
    May God Bless all your Sundays together!

  • @omarsyed1980
    @omarsyed1980 3 роки тому +22

    Eggplant.
    Apparently, the national vegetable of Italy and Iran.

    • @LaundryFaerie
      @LaundryFaerie 3 роки тому

      Also Lebanon and France.

    • @omarsyed1980
      @omarsyed1980 3 роки тому

      @@LaundryFaerie
      But...
      Neither Lebanon nor France start with an "I"?
      🤔

    • @criticalthinker88gis13
      @criticalthinker88gis13 3 роки тому

      Also Iraq's national dish is a eggplant dish similar to eggplant parmesan, it's called tepsi or tapsi, eaten with rice chicken onion and sliced tomatoes.

  • @uncopino
    @uncopino 3 роки тому +22

    it cracks me up how harper is always surprised about how much he likes eva's cooking. like he expects to like it but not to that level, then he takes a bite and he's like "oh gosh this is amazing" and then he looks at her like "you did it once more"

  • @max82sc
    @max82sc 3 роки тому +178

    Date un ristorante a questa donna!

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  3 роки тому +32

      Magari!!!

    • @giorgiobattaglini3654
      @giorgiobattaglini3654 3 роки тому +7

      @@PastaGrammar faresti successo in Italia, se tu lo aprissi li faresti i MILIARDI!!!!!!!!!!!! ;-)

    • @lauraragazzi464
      @lauraragazzi464 3 роки тому

      Vivrei lì!!!

    • @marcpavia5202
      @marcpavia5202 3 роки тому

      Solo se mi fanno fare da sommelier ed abbinatore dei vini per i piatti di Eva !!!

    • @sergiomercogliano1771
      @sergiomercogliano1771 3 роки тому

      Sarebbe un programma con Eva come Maitre e Harper che traduce in inglese: Lasagna with some cheese, cheddar maybe? Here we have fettucini Alfredo with sour cream

  • @ivannaisabellaechenique8455
    @ivannaisabellaechenique8455 2 роки тому +4

    It's 3 am in Argentina, and I got up from bed just to make Mama Rosa's eggplant recipe. All I can say is I'M IN LOVE 🥰

  • @StacyPickhardtLMT
    @StacyPickhardtLMT 2 роки тому +4

    I've always struggled with my weight and emotional eating. I dieted for years and lost 52 pounds but covid hit and I gained it back. I'm new looking to develop a healthier relationship with food. So I'm trying the Italian way following your videos. I grew up in very Italian Lodi, NJ and my best friends grandmother I think was Sicilian and she taught me her sauce recipe but other than that I didn't learn much. I'm trying to prepare and eat good food that's satisfying but healthy. Health is also an issue for me as I've always been very sick and struggle with asthma. I love this channel and you both have inspired me. I LOVE Italian food and I love fresh food. Thank you for doing these videos and teaching Italian recipes. 💗

  • @amyt6527
    @amyt6527 3 роки тому +18

    Eva seems like such a sweet person. I like watching you 2. She’s such a good sport.

  • @parkerandrecreation
    @parkerandrecreation 3 роки тому +35

    Fun fact: Eggplant is in the plant family Solanaceae, or the Nightshades.
    Included in this family are eggplant, potato, tomato, tobacco, bell pepper, and chili pepper.

    • @kmaher1424
      @kmaher1424 3 роки тому +7

      All of these foods come from the New World. Except for the mysterious eggplant.
      Almost a meat substitute...

    • @claudioferraro1652
      @claudioferraro1652 3 роки тому +1

      @@kmaher1424 eggplants came from the middle east

    • @pinkyfinger9851
      @pinkyfinger9851 3 роки тому +1

      @@claudioferraro1652 it originated in India most probably, middle east is not suitable for eggplant and is not found naturally there

    • @PlaguePriest88
      @PlaguePriest88 3 роки тому +2

      does that mean I can eat tobacco?

  • @davidalexander5963
    @davidalexander5963 3 роки тому +3

    This was just so fun. I didn't want the video to end. I also could listen to her accent and her way of speaking all day. I'm in such a joyful mood after this. Thanks.

  • @jamescarter7355
    @jamescarter7355 3 роки тому +11

    Harper: "What the heck is happening today? I'm eating an eggplant dipped in chocolate!" LOL! Dude, I wouldn't have thought it would work either, but I guess you shouldn't doubt Eva. Just saying. She has proven her kitchen skills are amazing. Thank you for sharing.

  • @brenjlb
    @brenjlb 3 роки тому +10

    I love Eva's reactions when trying her own food. Everything looks so good!

  • @randmayfield5695
    @randmayfield5695 3 роки тому +15

    I LOVE eggplant in all its forms. The two of you rock! Thanks.

  • @dr.yashidixit8770
    @dr.yashidixit8770 2 роки тому +3

    Aww Eva is so proficient. Cooks with absolute finesse. I love both of you. May God bless this couple!

  • @thomaskotch4770
    @thomaskotch4770 2 роки тому +2

    Eva is the best! Very talented, friendly and an encyclopedia of Italian food. She is also a great Italian language teacher. These two made the lockdown so much better for us.

  • @surinfarmwest6645
    @surinfarmwest6645 3 роки тому +19

    Aubergine and mozzarella, happy memories of Locorotondo and Martina Franca. Well done Eva!

  • @Khvalheim10
    @Khvalheim10 3 роки тому +10

    Not gonna lie, this is one my new favorite channels. So happy the UA-cam algorithm pushed you on me. Keep up the good work, guys!

    • @PastaGrammar
      @PastaGrammar  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you!

    • @ChenShaham
      @ChenShaham 2 роки тому

      same here! so great to find something special in all the youtube crap...

  • @wherethebreezetakesme8122
    @wherethebreezetakesme8122 3 роки тому +3

    My husband and I gave the eggplant salad a try, it truly is amazing and so unexpected a result. Eva, you can tell your mom that salad coud make an eggplant lover out of anyone. Keep them coming!

  • @salvatorecogliano2732
    @salvatorecogliano2732 9 місяців тому +1

    Your wife's hand gestures her eyes the color of her face the way it changes speaks a million words and then you your grin the sparkling twinkling of your eyes the lost for words I am so honored and glad to be an Italian and enjoy these plates God bless you both

  • @beety8
    @beety8 3 роки тому +41

    Fantastic! Do an episode for mushrooms!

  • @denkoxh8610
    @denkoxh8610 3 роки тому +153

    Italians just know what they're doing 👌

    • @greenmachine5600
      @greenmachine5600 3 роки тому +4

      True

    • @carolmerlini9971
      @carolmerlini9971 3 роки тому +10

      Yes, of course because we live in the Garden of the Mediterranean.

    • @67claudius
      @67claudius 3 роки тому +4

      About food, you can be sure.

    • @BethyKable
      @BethyKable 3 роки тому +1

      At least with eggplant

    • @jdane2277
      @jdane2277 3 роки тому +5

      They taught the French. French cooking was based on Italian. I have to say, I prefer Italian. It's more elemental and less fussy. But both depend on the best ingredients. There is no substitute for fresh, local vegetables, fruit and real cheese.

  • @Ridgerunner49
    @Ridgerunner49 3 роки тому +3

    I'm not even Italian but bless your mama for teaching you how to cook every man I don't care what he says loves a good cooking woman

  • @robstlace4599
    @robstlace4599 3 роки тому +1

    I rewatched your eggplant video and decided next weekend I am making several to all of them. I love eggplants. I use to grow them in my garden. I look forward to your new shows all the time.

  • @andryx46ify
    @andryx46ify 3 роки тому +39

    Damn i promised to myself to not get ever emotional again in front of the Majestic Parmigiana...
    But She get me every time... 🙇👑

  • @antonio83tube
    @antonio83tube 3 роки тому +8

    I'm sicilian and for sicilian people the eggplants is like water :)
    We eat it one day yes and one day not, but you, from far USA, made me discover eggplants dessert, thank you !

  • @lindalou7344
    @lindalou7344 3 роки тому +17

    It’s so fun to watch how comfortable Eva is becoming in the US. Nice to see her smile so much

  • @mikahist4155
    @mikahist4155 3 роки тому

    Eva cooked with all her heart, and i would heart her beautiful hands for this reason. I had a really bad day...but this video brought so much love and joy for life out in me. 💗
    Love the spirit you both are rising.💗

  • @jorilim
    @jorilim 3 роки тому +38

    Eva should be a contestant for masterchef

    • @b13ne
      @b13ne 3 роки тому +5

      No, Eva is on a higher level than any MasterChef contestant or judge! Hers is a cooking for enjoying food, not for putting it in exhibit.

  • @johnoneto4351
    @johnoneto4351 3 роки тому +59

    I HAVE TO SAY, YOU HAVE A GREAT WOMAN.
    SHE COOKS WITH LOVE.
    I LOVE HER HANDS, THEY TELL A STORY OF A WOMAN WHO IS NOT AFRAID OF WORK.
    TAKE CARE OF EACH OTHER.❤️

    • @Projectdarksource
      @Projectdarksource 2 роки тому

      Yay, I agree with your message, I do want to point out that typing in capital letters is equivalent to yelling online, we can hear you when you type with caps lock off. Thank you.

  • @amy3458
    @amy3458 3 роки тому +4

    Because of this amazing video, I am now planting FORTY-FOUR eggplants this year just for our family’s consumption!!! My market garden has even more!
    THANKS, HARPER. LoL You and Eva are influencing our farm production!
    😁🙏🏼❤️

  • @bsweat9230
    @bsweat9230 2 роки тому

    I have watched this several times. I am so impressed with this wonderful Wife! She is a Blessing! Molto Bene Senora! ♥️♥️

  • @johnoshiro8885
    @johnoshiro8885 3 роки тому +9

    You are a lucky, lucky, man. Every Sunday?! Wow!

  • @johnbascietto2207
    @johnbascietto2207 3 роки тому +4

    I have a moma Rosa god bless our Italian momas their food keeps us smiling like when I watch you guys

  • @kristasmith6358
    @kristasmith6358 3 роки тому

    I really love watching the two of you. Eva seems like a wonderful person who loves to life and loves cooking.

  • @debbiecameron3024
    @debbiecameron3024 3 роки тому

    I love love love the side dish, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge of simple, tasty cooking . Love all your videos and your love and support you have for each other.

  • @ishitachakrabarty5815
    @ishitachakrabarty5815 3 роки тому +7

    When eva says harper and then looks at him with a smile, she looks like a proud mamma and also sooo beautiful.. even my mother cooks awesome eggplant dishes though not italian ones... so seeing harper enjoy them is our victory too!!

  • @ninjaraph
    @ninjaraph 3 роки тому +5

    This was amazing!! Makes me want to fly to Southern Italy immediately! Loved the chemistry between you two

  • @itsmejt9283
    @itsmejt9283 2 роки тому

    This is so fascinating! I love you two so much!

  • @lorettashumate446
    @lorettashumate446 2 роки тому

    Bravo to you for showing these recipes.

  • @fatih641
    @fatih641 3 роки тому +7

    Only came here to say. YES DEFINITLY UNDERRATED

  • @sweeney60
    @sweeney60 3 роки тому +13

    Maybe you guys should do a whole series of exploring different vegetable themed dishes. I would recommend fennel next. I wasn’t raised with fennel and have no idea how to use it properly.

  • @barbaratateosian6703
    @barbaratateosian6703 3 роки тому

    No kidding- I love your dynamic and can’t wait to explore your food journey. Not just instructional videos but creative banter and true love shared through food- it kind of re-ignites my interest in epicurean curiosity!

  • @angelaberni8873
    @angelaberni8873 3 роки тому

    Siete adorabili !!!! Oh my,I loved everything about these 2. Food included!!! Bravissimi.

  • @alcori770
    @alcori770 3 роки тому +16

    Eva, ho appena finito di pranzare, e mi hai fatto venir voglia di ricominciare con queste prelibatezze, complimenti ❤️

  • @joaquinwaxmagbanua6826
    @joaquinwaxmagbanua6826 3 роки тому +8

    Eva never fails! I love you Eva!!!!!!!

  • @linorlineses461
    @linorlineses461 3 роки тому +1

    Wow ! Amazing eggplant dishes!

  • @debbiecameron3024
    @debbiecameron3024 3 роки тому

    I cannot stop cooking with eggplant after watching your video. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes with the world.

  • @evilclowntra
    @evilclowntra 3 роки тому +7

    🌟 Buongiorno ... I'm having my espresso ☕ & watching ( I couldn't wait for today )
    My garden has beautiful aubergine 🍆 LOVE them 💗 ... Eva & Harper have a wonderful Sunday ...Enjoy ... Stay Safe & Much Love ~

  • @AlabasterClay
    @AlabasterClay 3 роки тому +10

    Ok-----Harper is raving about his mother-in-law's side dish. Maximum points. Well played sir.

  • @sajnavmkutty9243
    @sajnavmkutty9243 2 роки тому

    Loved this video ❤️...the cooking, the food & the theatre !

  • @mariaraptis1309
    @mariaraptis1309 3 роки тому +5

    Harper you are such a good sport, always giving Eva her due

  • @tonebalone73
    @tonebalone73 3 роки тому +9

    I would go meatless for Eva. When the camera fell over when Harper tasted mama Rosa side dish was just pure comedy timing! 😂😂😂

  • @carywhatzizname4060
    @carywhatzizname4060 3 роки тому +16

    Yes, I agree eggplant is delicious. And if you're into gardening even a little bit, they're easy to grow. To prove that point, even I can successfully grow eggplant!

    • @Adam.P
      @Adam.P 3 роки тому

      I find them hard to grow in Canada. The warm season isn't long enough it seems.

  • @idavo
    @idavo 3 роки тому +1

    Aubergine (egg plant) is one of my favourite things to eat.
    I never thought there was a way to enjoy them further!
    Thank you so much.

  • @kellyjohst573
    @kellyjohst573 2 роки тому +4

    I’ve watched this video again and again. I agree that the roasted eggplant dish is AMAZING. I’ve made it four times this summer using my garden’s Chinese String eggplant. I’m sure I’ll love the others as well
    But this video in general is one of my all time favs. You guys are awesome ❤️

    • @it-ke9od
      @it-ke9od Рік тому

      We call it chinese penis eggplant. 😋 😋 😋

  • @painter4875
    @painter4875 3 роки тому +5

    I love eggplants! It's a staple in levantine cuisine as well, and when it's done right, it's done rIGHT. I have to try out some of these recipes sometime, they look delicious

  • @ksenialomaeva6823
    @ksenialomaeva6823 3 роки тому +3

    Georgia 🇬🇪 cuisine has similar to the antipasta dish - but inside is crashed walnut. I love it. Now I can’t wait to try Eva’s ricette! Grazie mille!

  • @lisamasi7947
    @lisamasi7947 10 місяців тому

    Enjoying your videos! Loving the recipes!

  • @FTumas
    @FTumas 2 роки тому +5

    I tried the contorno recipe today-had everything in the house except fennel seeds. It was so delicious! Thank you to Mama Rosa and to you both! Perfect for summer. I will definitely try all the other recipes in this post. I especially want to try the layered eggplant parmigiana Milanese (I think that’s what you called it) because it looks so good. I enjoy your shows very much.

  • @Darkrai4294
    @Darkrai4294 3 роки тому +85

    I want to see Eva go to Italian restaurants here in the U.S. (not just Olive Garden) and have her judge their dishes based on authenticity and taste.

    • @maunavarra
      @maunavarra 3 роки тому +3

      We have a TV show on this, it's called Little Big Italy :)

    • @melihileri
      @melihileri 3 роки тому +7

      Maurizio Navarra yea but we want to see Eva’s reactions :)

    • @Darkrai4294
      @Darkrai4294 3 роки тому +1

      Maurizio Navarra thanks now I have another show to watch. Fun stuff. But I am still very interested in hearing Eva’s opinions specifically.

    • @summertummer2394
      @summertummer2394 3 роки тому +2

      I don't think Olive Garden would permit cameras, lights and tripods to be carried into the restaurant. Besides, if OG is very displeased with Eva and Harper's review, they may ban them from the restaurants for life, and that may not be a risk worth taking.

    • @melihileri
      @melihileri 3 роки тому +3

      Summer Tummer hahaha Eva shitting on Olive Garden food would be golden! I was imagining more authentic Italian restaurants albeit with American- Italian recipes. I want to see Eva like something that’s American-Italian, I like what is cooked at home, because it’s just not made well and wonder if she’s just missing out because she’s not exposed to the good stuff.

  • @tarass8737
    @tarass8737 3 роки тому +3

    The first proper Italian dish i learned to prepare was pasta alla Norma because i fell in love with it so i had to learn. 😍

  • @nicknick1974
    @nicknick1974 3 роки тому +1

    It’s so nice to see how proud she is of her food...
    you’re a lucky man,

  • @LumyTheQueen
    @LumyTheQueen 2 роки тому +1

    I just made Melanzane di Mamma Rosa as a side dish for our lunch and it was an amazing success. One of the best eggplant dishes I've ever had, thank you so much for the recipe and thank you to Mamma Rosa!

  • @SippinSoda71
    @SippinSoda71 3 роки тому +40

    exit Harper “Eggbland” 1.0
    enter Harper “Melanzista” 2.0

  • @reggaepetteri7719
    @reggaepetteri7719 3 роки тому +5

    Those dishes are so delicious! Melanzane alla parmigiana is my all-time favourite, and I usually make eggplant rolls with walnut paste, Georgian style. That dessert seems a bit odd, but I'm sure it's yummy. Mille grazie!

  • @TheSjadad
    @TheSjadad Рік тому

    I’ve made many different “authentic” versions of melanzane parmigiana, and this is one of the two best. All of the flavors are clean and pure. Bellissima! Grazie Eva!!!

  • @debbiecameron3024
    @debbiecameron3024 3 роки тому

    Love your videos,
    I have made your egg plants dishes for the last two weeks now. I love it all the dishes especially the side dish...wow. I have always eaten eggplants as my mother is Italian.
    Looking forward to all your videos, cannot get enough.
    What a loving couple.