Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2008

Disappointing. Having read the other reviews, I took some extra steps to add flavor - added basil too, used broth instead of water, used fire-roasted tomatoes, cooked in slow cooker... (omitted salami though, as we are veg.) Wasn't horrible, but still quite bland.

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Reviewed: May 19, 2008

I (meaning my entire family) am NOT an advocate of either Chickpeas or Eggplant (except when prepared "Parmesan" and then we only kind of like it). Which is PRECISELY why, when I came across this recipe, I simply KNEW I had to try it. I omitted the salami (too expensive in our area) but substituted 1/2 lb. SWEET Italian Sausage in its stead. I RARELY use Tomato Paste, so I used a can of crushed tomatoes instead. I liked it well enough (even thought it was "GOOD") but when -- just last night -- my Husband asked me "when are you going to make that 'Eggplant thing' again?", I just KNEW I had to come in here to rate this a 5! Who could have known?! Serve over rice.

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ManassasMa

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Home Town: New York, New York, USA

Living In: Manassas, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2007

I used the basic ingredients, added more, subtracted a few and came up with a very tasty meal. I added roasted red pepper and zucchini, old wine, white wine vinegar, a touch of chilli powder and cut out some off the water and replaced with chicken stock. Served over pasta.

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jessica

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Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2006

Great use of leftover eggplant! Not spectacular but a nice tasting stew that got better after a few days. I used a cup of tomato sauce instead of diced tomatoes and added chicken boullion, omitting any additional salt. Also omitted salami just because I didn't have it! Probably would have been delicious with it.

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Cooky McGee

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada

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Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2006

Pretty good, but wish the broth had more flavor. As it was I used 1 can chicken broth for some of the water, but should've used more. Adding a few red pepper flakes when serving gave it a little extra kick. Family loved it though, so I may have been picky that night.

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Kat

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Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2006

I thoroughly enjoyed this stew---much like a chili but much quicker to make. Very nice flavor and texture and just the right amount of spices. Would recommend with a nice piece of crispy French bread.

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