Recipe: Joie's Eggplant "Happeh for your Mouf."

Eggplant: Wash it. Cut it into cubes. Salt and toss. Let sit  few minutes. (I kept the skin on. I like eggplant kind. Your choice to peel.)

Olive oil: you’ll need more than you think.

Onions and mushrooms: chopped.

Can of petite diced tomatoes: do not drain.

Basil, oregano, garlic, black pepper: to taste.

1. Dump eggplant into hot oil with onions and ‘shrooms and spices. Cook till soft.
2. Lots of stirring.
3. Add can of ‘maters, simmer and stir often till you get a pot of deliciousness.
4. Top with some shredded cheese (optional) and you have a Happeh in Your Mouf!