LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Today, our friend Chef Cal with Bruno’s of Brooklyn in Downtown Fort Myers joined us in the ABC7 studio to cook up another delicious meal!
APPETIZER: Sautéed Eggplant with Raisins, Pignoli Nuts and Mint
Ingredients:
- 2 Eggplants, Sliced Long on an Angle
- 3 Cloves of Garlic, Whole
- 1 Tablespoon Raisins, Rehydrated with Marsala Wine
- 1 Tablespoon Pignoli Nuts, Toasted
- 2 Oz. Mint Leaves, Chopped
- Extra Virgin First Cold Press Organic Olive Oil
- Pink Himalayan Salt and Pepper to taste
- Italian Flat Leaf Parsley for Garnish
Method:
- Cut your Eggplant into diagonal slices, about 1” thick
- Coat the bottom of sauté pan with Olive Oil and place on high heat
- Place your whole Garlic in your pan and Brown, your essentially infusing oil with Garlic
- Remove Garlic and set aside
- Sauté your sliced Eggplant until golden brown
- While sautéing season with Salt and Pepper
- In a medium bowl place your Toasted Pignoli Nuts,
- Place your cooked Eggplant into bowl with some of the Olive Oil used for cooking
- Heat from the Eggplant will activate your other ingredients
- Plate and spoon ingredients over Eggplant
- Smash a Garlic clove and place atop Eggplant
- Garnish plate with Flat Leaf Parsley
PREVIOUS COOKING WITH CAL SEGMENTS:
ENTREE: Mezza Luna Truffle and Ricotta Ravioli
Ingredients:
- 10 Mezza Luna Ravioli (found at Bruno’s)
- 1 Oz. each Portobello, Porcini and Oyster Mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 Oz. Unsalted Butter
- Himalayan Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil First Cold Press Olive Oil
- Italian Flat Leaf Parsley, Chopped
Method:
- Bring 2 Quarts of water to a boil
- Coat the bottom of a medium sauce pan with Olive Oil and place on high heat
- Place Garlic, Shallots and Butter in pan and sauté for 3 minutes
- Add Mushrooms and Thyme and sauté for 3 minutes
- Drop your Ravioli and Boil until floating
- Add Cream, Salt and Pepper to taste and let reduce by a 1/3
- Drain Ravioli and add to sauce, combine well and plate
- Garnish with Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
SHOPPING LIST:
- Extra Virgin First Cold Press Organic Olive Oil
- Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
- Portobello, Porcini and Oyster Mushrooms
AND ENJOY!!
Visit Bruno’s of Brooklyn in Downtown Fort Myers at 2112 Second St!