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Eggplant is a fruit -- a berry, in fact! Eggplants are related to the tomato and potato, which are in the same family -- the nightshade family. Our Garden Eggs, the luscious delicate Purple Orbs The last of clearing the garden before tilling. These delightful purple Orbs of succulent appeal are destined to become… Eggplant Supreme 1 large eggplant 1 small bell pepper (I use the red and yellow, less FEEDBACK later) 2 ribs of celery [I use more] 1 large onion [I use red because it is prettier] chopped ½ stick butter 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 dash hot sauce 1 cup sharp cheese, grated 1 cup ripe pitted olives, chopped [One extra can for me to munch on] Cracker crumbs {next time I will use one that are seasoned i.e. garlic} * Note cracker crumbs may have added salt so check that and note when adding additional salts. ADD GARLIC I also added Mushrooms Cut up peeled eggplant and steam in a little water on low heat until tender. Sauté celery, onion, and bell pepper in butter [add garlic here]**** Add cooked eggplant. Add Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce and stir. Now add cheese and olives. Taste before adding any salt, for the cheese is salty. Put in baking dish and cover with cracker crumbs. Bake 30 minutes in 375-degree oven. Serves 6 ***Sometimes I add ground beef and or venison, otherwise this is a perfect meatless dish.