We know the meaning of the the eggplants. Arrange the eggplants in a baking dish and pour water into the dish. Drizzle the eggplants with olive oil and bake for 40 minutes or until the eggplants are softened. Sprinkle remaining bread crumbs over the eggplants and bake for 10 minutes more or until the bread crumbs are golden. Makes 8 servings. PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER STUFFING Here's a very simple preparation of this wonderfully meaty mushroom. 1/2 c. plain bread crumbs 1/2 c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese 1/4 c. fresh chopped parsley 1 c. chopped roasted red pepper 3/4 t. kosher salt 1/4 t. ground black pepper to taste 4 portobello mushrooms, stems carefully removed so as not to break the caps 1/4 c. olive oil Fresh chopped parsley for garnish Preheat broiler and brush a cookie sheet with olive oil. Combine bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, red pepper, salt and black pepper in a medium bowl and mix well. Set aside. Place mushrooms, bottom side up, on the baking sheet and drizzle with half the olive oil. Broil in the center of the oven for 5 minutes, turn over and broil for 5 minutes more. Turn over again and spoon stuffing into the caps. Drizzle with remaining oil and broil for 3-5 minutes more. Sprinkle parsley over, adjust seasonings and serve hot. Makes 4 servings. EASY CORN CASSEROLE 1 can (15-16 oz.) creamed corn 2 c. corn kernels (drained if canned) 1 c. sour cream 1 package (8 oz.) corn-muffin mix (not prepared) 1/2 c. melted butter or margarine 1 egg 1 tsp. paprika Preheat oven to 350 E Spray a 1 1/2- quart casserole with non-stick cooking spray. Place all ingredients in -a large bowl and mix well. Pour into the pre- pared casserole and bake for 1 hour or until lightly browned. Serves 6-8. FRENCH TOAST STUFFED WITH BANANAS 2 c. milk 5 large eggs 1/4 c. granulated sugar 2 t. cinnamon 12 slices challa or raisin bread 2 large ripe bananas, mashed 2 T. rum, optional 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, softened 1/2 c. sliced almonds, toasted, or pecans powdered or confectioners' sugar Combine milk, eggs, granulated sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. -Set aside. Combine mashed bananas with sugar and rum. Use 2 slices of bread each to make 6 banana sandwiches. Heat half the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until melted and hot, but not smoking. Dip a sandwich in the egg mixture, turning over 2 or 3 times, and place in the hot skillet. Repeat with 2 more sandwiches. Grill until golden on one side, turn over and grill until golden on the other side. Repeat with remain- ing butter and sandwiches. (Place completed sandwiches in a warm oven to hold for up to 30 minutes before serving). To serve, cut sandwiches in half on the diagonal and layer them on a serving plate. Sprinkle with nuts and confection- ers' sugar and serve with maple syrup if desired. Makes 4-6 servings. EASY PEAR TURNOVERS 8 large ripe pears peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/2 c. flour 1 t. ground cinnamon 1/2 t. ground ginger 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets), thawed Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. To make the Filling: Combine pears, sugar, flour, cinnamon and gin- ger in a large bowl. Set aside. Roll out 1 sheet of puff pastry into a 12-inch square on lightly floured sur- face. Cut the pastry into 4 squares. Place one-eighth of the filling near one corner of a pastry square. Fold the opposite corner of the pastry over the filling and, using the tines of a fork, press the edges together well (it's essential that the edges be sealed or the turnover will pop open during baking). Repeat with remaining pastry and filling. Cut 2-3 slits in top of each turnover and place on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake until pastry is golden brown and pears are tender, about 30-40 minutes. 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