Eggplant meatballs

Eggplant "Meatballs"Skinnytaste.com
Servings: 6 • Size: 4 meatballs • Old Points: 6 pts • Points+: 7 pts
Calories: 259 • Fat: 12 g • Protein: 9 g • Carb: 30 g • Fiber: 6 g • Sugar: 7 g
Sodium: 1180 mg • Cholesterol: 39 mg

Ingredients:

• cooking spray
• 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/4 lbs unpeeled eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces
• kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tbsp chopped basil, plus leaves for garnish
• 1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs 
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 ounces Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated, plus more for serving
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 (25.25 ounce jar) DeLallo Pomodoro sauce
• part skim ricotta cheese, for serving (optional)

Directions:

Heat the oven to 375°F. Spray a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

Place 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. When hot add the eggplant and 1/4 cup water. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times.

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Pampano (Coupon)

Romance is in the air! Did somebody say Coupon and a great deal at that?? Well Here is one of the best Groupon Dates I've been on and most affordable one at that. 

What you get for 

• $59 for a three-course, upscale prix fixe Mexican dinner for two ($110 value)
• Includes Two apps, Two Entree's and Two Deserts
• Drinks not included....

SANGRIAS

MANGO PEACH 

vino blanco / peach schnapps / mango / peach

So this wasn't included, but we didn't care and ordered a pitcher. It wasn't strong but it was really tasty. I will try and make this at home for a party or something. So summery or Spring like.

 Small Pitcher 30

ENSALADA MIXTA 

mixed greens / jicama / avocado / mango / serrano pepper vinaigrette 13

This was one of the appetizers/ salads. I wonder what the real size is because of the price on the regular menu versus the groupon deal. Any who.... It was a tangy and appetizing salad. The jicama and the avocado was a really nice combo in this salad. I would def try this once again.

CAMARON 

shrimp / habanero sauce / cilantro / red onion 15

This is the second best Ceviche I've had being that it's my second time only having it. Really well flavored, I tasted like a passion fruit background with that awesome lime kick at the end. Very light and fresh flavors. I really enjoyed the big pieces, but not overly big. You could enjoy every ingredient in one bite. Very romantic!

ROBALO PLACIDO 

pan seared black sea bass / roasted tomato-chipotle enchilada / black bean tru e purée / plantain chutney 30

My entree was delicious. Very artsy and different. I never had something like this before. The Sea bass was nicly seasoned, and the veggies were all cooked well. What blew my mind was the drizzle of truffle oil and the enchilada woah! Amazing dish all together.

MARISCADA 

bay scallops / calamari / shrimp / octopus / cilantro rice / achiote coconut sauce / grilled pineapple 30

My boo's dish was equally as amazing. The RICE was out of this world. We need to try and recreate this at home at some point. All the seafood was cooked to perfection, and then the sauce, Omg I had to stop picking at his plate in order to finish mine, and when I was done with mine I wanted to eat more of his!

Helados 

y Nieves assorted gelato & sorbets

Caramel Gelato and Coconut Gelato

His desert was cool... Not much to elaborate on but that one was coconut and the other was caramel. 

CHOCOFLAN

dark chocolate / caramel flan / candied pecans / 10

This Flan was decadent to say the least. I had a really good time eating this. Very different, Only thing I wanted though was it to taste a little more that dulce de leche... but beggers can't be choosers. 

I feel as though another groupon here will do, regular price would be pushing it. From the looks of it, it's a date night place or an office happy hour spot. Either way, there needs to be an incentive like a cheaper meal to go back, with out that I wouldn't really press it. 

http://www.richardsandoval.com/pampano/

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1749 wine bar take 2 Coupon

This is the second time I went to this place and it was good.

Here is a collection of what my date and I had to eat with the coupon.

Here is a salad, the dressing I could not put my finger on it 

The bread, cheese and peppers (oh yeah and the olives ehh)

This was a cool item to have as an appetizer

His pasta was so delicious, I really liked the sauce, it tasted homemade omg

This Pizza was cool... I was a bit too full when I got to my second slice, Mind you We had a Tarte next door smh LOL

www.1742winebar.com/

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Thanks Giving

Feast your eyes on this wonderful thanksgiving meal. 

Here we have a spinach lasagna that you'd die for.... recipe coming soon..... I reinvented your typical ingredients to this dish and twisted it into this decadent cheesy/ saucy goodness... full of flavor and surprise!!

Something a little bit more spicy and a kick in the whole flavor town, this spicy savory and sweet Rasta Pasta will having you really thankful you were at the table at the time. Kid friendly dish, where you can add extra spice afterwards if need be. 

Roasted Fingerling potatoes. These were a simple yet potatoes happy dish. I think this was the easiest thing to make out of all the dishes. 

Rice and beans.... need I say any more?

Curry King Crab legs... Not for the weak.... So tender and sweet and savory... Oh how I want some more now!!!

here's my plate....

Recipes for most dishes coming soon! 

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Babylon Carriage Prefix/ Happy Hour

Creamy Shrimp Pasta linguini...

This Dish was requested by both my niece and sister who didn't really want to partake in the free buffet that was going on this Friday evening. When it came out my niece immediately said eww green... Then she tasted it and was like oh yummy this is so good. 

I Tried it and was really amazed at how rich in flavor it was. Unfortunately there was a hair in the mix.... Then we got the manager to bring out a new one... which unbelievably tasted better than the first one! Go figure...

Truffle Mac & Cheese

By far... the best mac and cheese I ever had with truffle in it! Everyone at the table wanted some! I was like No no no no no!!! But the I gave in and let everyone same a bit... I will def get this one again when I have a chance!

Lobster Ravioli 

Now for the Restaurant week part of the meal! This was the entree... the Appetizer didn't make the shot because it was gone before it hit the table... We had Thai Calamari which is really good and it's only 5 bucks on the Happy hour menu. 

The lobster ravioli's were like little pillows of happiness. My BF and I share this meal because I didn't want anything else on the menu...Boy did we want to get another bowl!!

Pumpkin Bread Pudding

I'm not a fan of bread pudding... so my review might be biased... but my niece who is so cute and smart tried it... and said " oh that taste like pumpkin toast from school". I said yes that's exactly what it is... she and my bf enjoyed it... I had another cocktail...

I would totally recommend this place because I've invited countless amount of friends for a round or two of drink here on Fridays. If your in town I would def check this place out!!

www.babyloncarriagehouse.com

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ANDIAMO RESTAURANT

A perfect day came to a perfect night. After the Garrison cafe, I didn't know if we'd find another great spot and I was wrong!

Here we have the toasted bread with the house made oil concoction. The concoction was delicious. It had nothing but spicy herbs and vegetables, I wanted a bottle of that stuff. Luckily they kept bringing more delicious bread so I was good! 

The special appetizer for the night was a seared scallop with bok choy and garlic. It was out of this world. This is a picture of half of the Portion served. It's not enough for an appetizer to share, but we will be back for that!! The bok choy was seasoned really well and the scallops were cooked to perfection... Why tease us with such a small portion!!! Next time we know to order two of those!

Here's a salad that comes with the main entree's. It had blue cheese (not a fan) and a balsamic vinaigrette drizzled on it. I could have done without the salad. BF loved it.... 

to each is own I say

Red wine.. no I don't recall the name or the type... but it was a perfect glass to end a perfect day upstate New York. I can't wait to go back up there!!

Lobster Ravioli with Chardonnay wine sun-dried tomato cream…22.95 This was a really well executed lobster ravioli. Most places you can kind of taste if it was home made or not, and this place knocked it right out of the park for me. What I also liked was the chunks of lobster, they didn't shred it too much and add any fillers... Well worth a try I kid you not!!

This was a seafood pasta made on the fly... BF couldn't decide what he wanted, so the waiter suggested the chef make this. It was made really well... a little heavy on the garlic but still a really good fresh seafood dish. Couldn't ask for more.

We should have ended with desert but we were too full and had to head back to the city. All in All this was a great place to stumble upon. Great waiter, amazing food, and good prices. 

Go check them out if your in the area!!!

http://www.andiamorestaurant.net/

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Hudson Eatery (coupon $45)

Three-Course Dinner for Two with Four Cocktails or Glasses of

Wine for only $45

Let me start of by saying that this has to be by far my most favorite coupon deal of all times! 

Riesling Wine 

My guy had this drink twice. It was super nice and refreshing. I wish I got the name of the bottle because it was a sweet Riesling and not a dry one. Would have gotten a bottle on our way home.

Acai something...

I had two of these... I forgot what was in it but I do know there was Brazilian rum in it. It was nice and strong, it had a hint of summer to it but warm enough to drink in the Fall. I really wish I took more notice to the drink menu!!! 

Spicy Fried Calamari – 12 

Fresh lemon and Sriracha-basil aioli

We had a choice of only one appetizer... but in all actuality... I love food and so does my man... so we said what the heck. The calamari was fresh and the aoli was even better. My only issue with this dish was that there was enough on the plate if we ordered that alone. 

Steamed Mussels – 13 

In a garlic and wine broth, with toasted ciabatta

These Muscles was the second appetizer  we decided to get... and thank God we did! the broth was beyond delicious and fresh. The muscles weren't over cooked, and the tomatoes had a nice bite to them. 

Toasted ciabatta

The bread that accompanied the muscles was super awesome!!! however... Why only send 3 pieces when there is the two of us? Yes we did fight over the last piece....

Chicken Piccatta – 17 

Pan-seared chicken, lemon-caper butter sauce, jasmine rice 

Now for the entrees!

I must say... I'm not a fan pf capers, but what they did to this dish made me re-think about those little green things!! the rice was cooked perfectly and had the right amount of vegetables added to it. The chicken was pounded thin and the sauce it sat in made it more than delicious.... mouth watering thinking about this dish again.....

Chicken & Shrimp Scampi – 17 

Sautéed with garlic, butter and herbs

This dish right here... although it looks simple... it did not lack in the flavor department. 

What i loved the most was the sauce and the perfect texture of the pasta. The chicken and the shrimp were only added bonuses. The pasta alone would have been great!!! 

This is an awesome dish for the summer and fall... not to heavy, not to light, just the right amount of food on the plate to make you say ooooooooh

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Now usually I'm not a fan of  chocolate, but this year I might have had more than have my weight in chocolate deserts and that's not counting other decadent deserts with out chocolate!! It was light, and fluffy. My boyfriend hates chocolate, but he too could not get over the fact at how irresistible this dish was. kudos to the bakery they get this cake from... again... I wish I paid more attention to the small things! 

I highly recommend scoring this coupon from amazon local if you have not done so already. This is a great way for businesses to score new customers and foodies alike to score big savings!!! Till next time! 

http://www.hudsoneatery.com/

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Hudson Bond Lunch

This place is really a hidden gem. I can't understand why they changed their menu though. I was really excited to order another dish, but they blew my socks off when I tried the dish the waiter recommended. 

The website needs to update their current menu items, They are misleading with what they have and what they don't have. Below we have an amazing Black linguini pasta with snap peas and lobster, in a light cream sauce. When i tell you this was heavenly, I almost fell out my chair. This was lunch time, so the portion was more than enough, given the fact that I had their crab cake sliders as well. 

This dish was roughly under $22 and the amount of lobster you got in this dish undoubtedly fooled me. I thought the pricing for this dish should have been easily $30-40. That's how much lobster was in this dish. I was stuffed to capacity that when i got back to my desk I couldn't stay awake or speak properly. I was indeed in a food induced coma.

I would highly recommend coming here for lunch if you have a few extra bucks to spend, or even embark on a happy hour adventure there. the service is good, and the food is even better!!! Till next time.

http://thehudsonbond.com/

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Absolutely Mario vday dinner

I love romance. It wakes up the soul and gives you a little something to look forward to everyday!!!

Valentine's day dinner was the beat dinner I've had in a long time. It was romantic, sweet and very delicious!! 

Here we have a seafood pasta. It had prawns and lobster in a light tomato sauce. This was my guys dinner and it was beyond delicious and fresh. Underneath all that was angel hair pasta. Cooked al dente just how we like it!!! A must try I must say. 

Here was my delicious pair of lobsters. I have no idea what they cooked it in or what sauce that was but boy, were these fat and juicy pieces of heaven!!! This picture does no justice for the colossal amount of meat the lobster had. 

Accompanying my beautiful tails, was their penne pasta in butter garlic sauce. Topped with some Parmesan cheese. Was I in heaven or what!!  What I'd do to get this dish again in a heart beat!! 

This place is great for families, a date night, or girls night out. I would definitely come here again (even though I've been here before)  for happy eating.  

http://www.absolutelymario.com/restaurant/

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The Beer Company

When ever someone leaves a company for the greener grass one must celebrate big. At beer company that is what we did!!!

Not able to decide between what wing flavor to get we got two sauces to accompany the fried wings we had. And believe you me, the red one was killer. Spicy, tangy omg delicious!!!!

This pasta dish had me at hello. The first bit was so rich in flavor and seasonings that I cried. It was a lot of food but I loved that I got to share it with my bf. This is a must try! 

Now this crazy drink here was really good. Notice its on the bottom of my oat as opposed to the beginning! We had three each and these cocktails aren't for the weak!!! This is the central park cider. Nothing innocent about this drink! Packed with flavor and deliciousness!!! I highly recommend!!! 

Here's the drink menu for kicks! 

My drink was the Gotham gin. I had a few of these beauties. Omg was in heaven. The best beer cocktail I ever had. I cannot find this anywhere! I hate sweet drinks and this complimented every craving in a drink I look for! 

I highly recommend this place!!!! 

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Tony di Napoli Family Style Lunch

I would def come back for lunch, dinner, when I'm bored, Oh yea If you have a crossroads card even better! They take 10 Percent off your entire bill. For a table of 8 We ended up paying on $22 each with tax and tip included. And boy it was a lot of food. I love family style resturaunt. I love the concept of sharing food at the table. But when I .und out about!!! this place, I was excited. It was way better tasting than Carmines by Far!!!

Here we have the Chicken Parmesan. Oh My good Was it good. To cook it so perfectly in this size takes skill. I was Floored by the sauce to chicken to cheese ratio. We had two orders of this! A def thing to try here.

 

 Here we have the Mushroom braised Sirloin dish. Oh my god was this really food. It was a special that day. I normally don't eat a lot of beef in one day but I went back for more, and more, and more. We had one order of this and it was plenty .

 

A side of Spinach with Garlic never hurt no body!. I loved the toasted flavor of the garlic and the fresh not weltered taste of the spinach. They had me at Hello!!! 

 

This was the Friday special. Black linguini with seafood! Salmons, clams, muscles , calamari, oh the works ! we had two orders of this beauty!

 I would def come back for lunch, dinner, when I'm bored, Oh yea If you have a crossroads card even better! They take 10 Percent off your entire bill. For a table of 8 We ended up paying only $22 each with tax and tip included. And boy it was a lot of food

www.tonysnyc.com/ 

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