Oven Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 lb unpeeled eggplant, sliced-about 12 (1/2 inch slices)
1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
vegetable oil cooking spray

DIRECTIONS

1.Combine first 2 ingredients, stir well.
2.Spread evenly over both sides of eggplant slices.
3.Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, and Italian seasoning in a shallow bowl; dredge eggplant in breadcrumbs mixture.
4.Place eggplant on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
5.Bake@ 425 degrees for 12 minutes.
6.Turn eggplant over; and bake an additional 12 minutes or until golden.

My Family's Favorite Sloppy Joes (Pizza Joes)


INGREDIENTS

1 lb ground beef
2 -3 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite, we use Open Pit)
1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar

DIRECTIONS

1.In a large skillet, brown ground beef, celery and onion.
2.Drain the fat, who needs it?.
3.Stir in remaining ingredients, simmer covered, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4.If Joes appear too'loose', leave cover off and let moisture evaporate.
5.Cook until it's the consistency you like for serving on toasted buns, with french fries and cole slaw.