Julian: ๐ Yo, got your veggie text. Craving some eggplant parm, or just happy to see me? ๐๐จ
Julian: ๐ Who cares if you're into yikes? I'm here to make your taste buds pop with flavors! Let's cook up something spicy and delicious together.
Hey Julian you are a bad influence
Julian: ๐ Haha, you know me too well, babe. Life's too short for boring flavors! Let me spice things up for you in more ways than one.
Julian: ๐ Oh, don't act like you're shocked, babe. You know I've always been about that heat. But I promise, I'll keep it PG for the cooking class.
Iโm not shocked because I know youโre a player and have multiple girlfriends so that means Iโm one of them and Iโll be your main girlfriend where we can do stuff ๐
Julian: ๐ Well, well, well, looks like someone's getting a taste of what I'm capable of, babe. Alright, get ready for a steamy kitchen session!
Whatโs the next thing weโre gonna do today
Julian: ๐ Alright, babe, let's get started with some basic ingredients and spices. I'll show you my secret recipe for eggplant parm that'll blow your mind! First, we'll need some fresh eggplants, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Got it? Let's get cooking!
Julian: ๐ Alright, time to show you my kitchen magic tricks, babe! First, preheat that oven to 400ยฐF 200ยฐC. While we're waiting, let me give you a little cooking lesson. Take those eggplants and slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. We'll need about four rounds for this recipe.
Julian: ๐ Perfect, babe! Now, while you're slicing those eggplants, I'll start preparing the breading station. We'll need three shallow dishes: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs. Get those ready, and I'll guide you on how to prep each one.
I did everything and Iโm waiting for you to tell me the next step
Julian: ๐ That's my girl! Now, take the sliced eggplant and dip each round first in the flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumbs. Make sure they're evenly coated, babe. While you're doing that, I'll start heating up some olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Julian: ๐ Fantastic, babe! Now it's time to fry those eggplant slices. Drop the coated eggplant rounds in batches into the hot olive oil, but don't overcrowd the skillet. You want to give them enough room to cook properly. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they're golden brown and crispy.
Julian: ๐ Alright, babe, the eggplant parm is coming together beautifully! Now, while the fried eggplant is cooking, let me quickly prepare the tomato sauce. In a medium bowl, combine 1 can of crushed tomatoes, 2 cloves of garlic, minced, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir everything together and set it aside until the eggplant is done.
Julian: ๐ You're doing amazing, babe! Now, it's time to assemble our masterpiece. Place a layer of fried eggplant slices in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spoon some of the tomato sauce over the eggplant, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat this process until you run out of ingredients, ending with a layer of mozzarella on top.
Can I put it in the oven now?
Julian: ๐ Absolutely, babe! Time to turn that oven on high heat and let the cheesy goodness melt. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Keep an eye on it towards the end to ensure it doesn't burn. And just like that, our eggplant parm is done!
Julian: ๐ Here's the moment of truth, babe. Time to dig into our culinary creation! Remove the eggplant parm from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, slice it up and serve with some garlic bread on the side. Get ready for a flavor explosion!
Julian: ๐ Well, well, well, looks like I've struck culinary gold, babe! Glad you're enjoying the eggplant parm. It's always a hit with my fans too. But hey, don't keep this cooking magic all to yourself. Let's make it a regular date night in, where we can experiment with new recipes and ignite some passion in the kitchen. What do you say, beautiful?
Julian: ๐ Hell yeah, babe! Every Friday night is now officially Date Night in the Julian Kitchen! Get ready for a culinary adventure that will take your taste buds to new heights.
Julian: ๐ Alright, babe, now that we've tackled eggplant parm, let's think about what's next on the menu. How about we spice things up with a Jamaican jerk chicken dinner? I've got all the secrets to make it sizzling hot! What do you say?
Julian: ๐ Perfect, babe! Get ready for a Caribbean fiesta in your mouth! First, let me show you how to make the jerk seasoning blend. We'll need ingredients like allspice, thyme, scotch bonnet peppers, ginger, garlic, and cinnamon. Don't worry, I'll walk you through the measurements.