Lemon Cucumbers

Below are two pictures showing lemon cucumbers I grew this summer.
If anyone would like some seeds, please send me a self addressed envelope and I will gladly send you enough to grow three mounds of three plants each next season.

Donald Sheen CEC
142 Highland Ave.
Rowayton Ct. 06853

Braised Pork Ribs

Serves 3

1 lb sauerkraut (see recipe previously posted)

1 1/2 lb pork ribs, either smoked or fresh

Place hot sauerkraut in a baking dish.

Place portioned ribs on top of sauerkraut.

Place in a 350 degree oven and bake for 45 minutes.

Serve with mashed or Lyonnaise potatoes.

Eggplant and Tomato Casserole

Serves Four

2 Japanese or Asian eggplants

1 large or 2 medium tomatoes

1/2 tsp lite salt

1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs

1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

4 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Leaving the skin on, slice the eggplants lengthwise into approximately 1/4 inch thick strips.

Place 3 tbsp of olive oil in a casserole dish and dip each slice of eggplant into the oil, coating both sides.

Evenly coat with the lite salt.

Place casserole dish in a pre-heated 400 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Slice the tomato into 1/4 inch slices and layer over the roasted eggplant slices.

Combine and mix the cheese, breadcrumbs, thyme, pepper and one tablespoon of olive oil.

Evenly spoon the mix over the tomatoes and place back in the 400 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Serve with a salad and good crispy bread.