Carla Makes Triple-Layer Eggplant Parm

[@thuccie]

i love that carla's solution to seasonal depression is making eggplant parm, cant argue w that

[@rebeccabrandt2505]

Don't forget the sunlamp!

[@19031589]

I would watch the hell out of a Carla & Cosmo review/recap Love Island video 😂

[@leephillips2837]

being he was mentioned, i was so expecting Cosmo, but we got to meet Marge, and she was licking the air, so....

[@rebeccametcalf4448]

I live alone, and I stopped making big recipes like this because I thought what's the point? But this has renewed my desire for big casserole dishes and slow cooker meals. Thanks for reminding me about freezer leftovers 👍

[@ak70192]

Thanks for being real and not having brand new sparkly baking sheets 😂

[@lizsteilkie]

Yes I'm so glad all yall left BA and brought cooking back to our kitchens...thank you.

[@dyannapotter1641]

Stay home Get cozy Don’t cry That needs to be merch

[@janeosun]

^^^

[@RedHeadAgent]

I don't understand how you can create this food with all of its steps, and still be able to speak to a camera in such a descriptive and imaginative way. You are amazing.

[@MrDukeSilverr]

I mean she’s been doing it for ages, also it’s basically just saying out loud what you’re doing and why you’re doing it, kinda self explanatory

[@juliabishop1408]

Marge gave this video extra credit so the score of this video is 120% 👌♥️

[@rpaiz87]

“If you take this to a pot luck, you win!” Oh Carla, you know how to call me out😂 love love love this version and ❤❤❤❤ you. Your unapologetically yourself, and it feels the motherly void I didn’t grow up with. I’m so happy for your channel and wish you all the happiness and health and for your family and friends 🌈

[@scarlet978]

My mom and I made eggplant parm last week. We cooked the eggplant in the oven on the air fry setting. It still took for freaking ever and I was setting timers to go off every 5 minutes, but everything came out crispy and there wasn't oil splattered everywhere at the end of it all. It was so freaking good. We made 2 trays, one for dinner that night and one to go in the freezer. You're right, eggplant parm is a labor of love.

[@fafafafeeneyy5085]

Carla the vibes were 11/10 in this video. You are a pleasure to watch and genuinely funny and this looks like heaven.

[@emmavm5834]

Loving the implication that any potluck is a competition

[@michaelbitetti5300]

Carla! You're dredging from right to left! This only works in the southern hemisphere! In the northern hemisphere, if you really want to keep one hand dry, you must dredge from left to right!🥰 (I can't wait to try this recipe!)

[@kristinaginorio1344]

I learned how to make this in the 70's and it's still my fave.

[@kaitlynt9572]

Carlaaaaa I'm so happy you started making videos. You're such a lovely energy to watch and I love your work! Yay!

[@trayvixk4642]

Never realized how much people don't like eggplant, so surprised. I grew up eating it in so many Asian dishes like curries and stews so can't wait to try this one out.

[@DizzyBusy]

I'm Asian, from Asia, and I must confess, when I was a child, I didn't like aubergines. Now I do. I sort of got over it at some point.

[@thormaster06]

Made this but i used Bolognese instead of Marinara! My Nona thought me to make big batches of Bolognese and always have some in the freezer. It was fantastic!!

[@adamaenosh6728]

I would watch these videos just for your personality even if the food was awful, which just makes me all the more grateful that the food looks consistently world class.

[@mohammadaboohosseinitabari4454]

Just a side-note: I’m not an eggplant lover yet I love eggplant parm and I believe this dish is the ultimate form that eggplants have transcended into! Lovely!

[@kaiju_k5042]

"This would be lovely with a green salad, do I have a green salad? No." ha love this

[@MsEmzRox]

I live in Italy and we literally had this for dinner last night 10/10

[@cfilipow]

You had me at “custardy” eggplant 🤤🤤🤤

[@kaycimarie776]

I LOVE eggplant! Can't wait to try this one out! Thanks for sharing all the yummy goodness with us 🥰

[@smileystarxx22]

STAY HOME GET COZY DONT CRY 😩😭 I love u Carla

[@_kit.glitch]

Literally drooling watching this episode, Carla. Thank you.

[@DeliaLee8]

Ditto!

[@azilbean]

OMG! That looks so amazing! I can't wait until I can eat something like that again! 😋 I just had surgery on my esophagus for my achalasia 3 weeks ago, and I'm told I will be able to eat foods like cheesy, eggplant Parm again! I can't wait! It's been years since could eat food like that! But your veggie+pasta dishes and sunny spirit have been a bright spot in my days. I may have ro make accommodations, but your flavor profiles and cooking tips have been so helpful!! 😊 Thank you!💗

[@dianehutchinson9257]

Sweet baby Jesus, that looks amazing. 🤩 The next eggplant I get has met its destiny.

[@keithsnow]

a great cook with a wonderfully bubbly and engaging personality.....GREAT MATCH!

[@joypolk3093]

So glad I found you again! Just love your cooking and the warmth of your personality and home ! Lol Enjoy your cooking too🤗!

[@nancyte7]

Thank you Carla! Eggplant Parmigiana is my favorite dish in the world. Yes a labor of love. Everyone I’ve made this for loves it! I make I make it similar to your recipe. Definitely peel it. Your size is spot on. I do make my marinara sauce from scratch. I always coo with EVOO. I grow my own herbs, I prefer fresh, but nothing wrong with dried. Some times I add sauté mushrooms. I‘ve never used Panko. I will try! Never use flour. I never salt treatment but place the whole eggplant in an oven at 200 instead. You made me hungry for Eggplant Parmigiana. Will make very soon! Thank you, again! You are the best!

[@emilydavis7326]

we need an asmr loop of eggplant peeling and chopping sounds, i've never felt peace like that

[@mellowmanta8975]

CARLA's MANICURE!! SOOOO CUTE

[@carolyn7298]

I made a lazy version of this (I didn’t layer and bake it) - it was still delicious… but now after watching Carla’s video again, I’m convinced to make the full version because it looks really spectacular!

[@brendanhoffmann8402]

One of my favourite foods is mousaka. I think I'd love this!

[@PorterCollins612]

I’m late to the eggplant party! But, this was my first experience to eggplant and boy - I was NOT disappointed!

[@franceslai1903]

"If you're going to a potluck, you're going to win" because potlucks are competitions

[@craptap2029]

This looks SO GOOD. I’m definitely trying this one out

[@juliabishop1408]

Carla + Eggplant Parm= Happy Day 😁

[@knuteeriksen7612]

OMG! Ooowy goowy cheeses salty crunchy labor intensive! I love you Carla!

[@MrJdcd1750]

O.K. watched it yesterday and made it today. Some were a bit overdone ( not burnt) but let's say not as pretty as yours. Thanks so much that was awesome. That is a keeper.

[@mollywassenaar7092]

Perfect! I was looking for a great eggplant parmigiana recipe thanks

[@lanvin1836]

I’m gonna do this recipe YES OR YES!! 🙌🏼

[@SolidMikeP]

Never had my mouth drool for so long.

[@wendymclean4439]

Love Carla! Always need more!

[@originalgenome]

This looks incredible! I love the hearty fall vibes, defintely gonna have to try it

[@pamelajoy67]

I will always choose crispy and craggy over shiny, for my food, as well as for myself. You're making me hungry!

[@2creativo11]

Lovely and delicious. Thanks, Carla!

[@AppyDancer]

I thought, "OMGoodness, if anyone can make eggplant taste like it tasted in Italy that time, Carla can". I have given eggplant so many chances...

[@leephillips2837]

love the idea of removing the skin. this looks delish

[@MrVst1]

I love your recipes and videos.

[@kylos3]

i love that cosmo is a) a momma's boy, b) into drag race, c) into food, d) into trashy reality tv. reminds me of every time i hang out with my own mom hahaha

[@pbj9981]

I’ve never peeled eggplant for eggplant parmigiana before but in hindsight it’s such an obvious move. Like, what is the peel bringing to the table in this dish? Not much. Also, I just ordered a new peeler. I’ve decided it’s a sign that I should make this recipe.

[@mikesvwcorrado]

According to Chef John you're also looking for "dots not slots" on the bottom of the eggplant. They have a male and female version or something (don't remember). But dots on the bottom have fewer seeds, more solid eggplant.

[@rocbolt]

Always had a soft spot for eggplant parmesan, the one I make is similar but never thought to take the skin off the eggplants- will have to give this method a go!

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

That looks insane for me, an eggplant lover, will try this for sure. But it's interesting, because in my country Eggplant season is like July, not October (Poland here) and we mostly put it on a grill

[@sonjakodric]

(so late but anyways) Carla! Wit, humour, real joy - the word power, the imaginative "dream sequence", this is great stuff. And look at that, it's about a great food item beautifully/expertly interpreted by you. Great show, great recipe, thank you so much >chef's kiss

[@lalapc091]

Got the book. A new recipe every week :) Going to try thin one now!

[@heatherolson6914]

Yumm. Thank you luv u Carla Lalli!

[@carmenponcedeleon2693]

New subscriber! I came for the popcorn and I’m staying for you!❤😊

[@PinkKissedLips]

“Sorry everyone I was just thinking about every time I ignored my children because I had to cook something….” That spoke to my soul, haha, even though I only have a nearly 2 year old.

[@harvestmoon_autumnsky]

Always so strange to hear people say that they love summer and feel sad in fall. Dude!! It's the BEST to walk around outside and the light is dim and you get to wear a warm sweater and crunch leaves as you step and breathe in the smell of October! Wow. I can't wait!!

[@bobbysmith9331]

Will you please show what you do immediately following cocking in a cast iron skillet?!?! Not seasoning but the after cooking care. That’s all I care about. I know how to season it but with any seasoning it starts with a bare pan. I love you work. I have both Where Cooking Begins and That Sounds So Good. I am a big adoring fan. Please help lol.

[@dAfoodie101]

12:10 oh my god i’ve been cooking forever; how have i never thought of staggering the frying so the temperature stays consistent 😭😭

[@samezuoo]

Adding this to my quick freezer meals now! ❤

[@marycain7424]

Lovely recipe! I grow my own eggplant and froze 8-8” square parmesan meals last September. I thought it the best way to preserve all that eggplant. I cut it thick too, tho I do it vertically. Do you ever freeze anything but leftovers?

[@sandrelacita]

You know what would be so delicious? Same recipe, but using big ol' tomato slices and zucchini slices .... different season, same level of deliciousness!

[@af2313]

Yuuuum this looks delicious

[@LoriDunbar-on9nl]

I am an eggplant lover 😊😊😊😊

[@0majors0]

Excellent

[@Makeupyourworld629]

Ive fried eggplants a million times in my life. Never removed skin, salted, or gotten any bitterness from them! I guess I have just gotten lucky thus far 😂

[@Makeupyourworld629]

I slice them paper thin and they are delish.

[@Pammellam]

I never pre-salt or peel either. I think the Japanese eggplants we have here are not bitter anyway.

[@gurlibyb]

So it’s best to freeze the eggplant parm after it’s been thoroughly baked, broiled, and left to cool down? Or freeze before baking?

[@CarlaLalliMusic123]

Bake but don’t broil. Cool completely. Portion, wrap airtight, and freeze. Or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

[@Johnysrevenge]

Love you!! 💜💜

[@cboneperlstone9661]

8:40 I bet Carla would love Koningin Astridpark

[@MrsBrit1]

I need to make this soon. 😛

[@fabiolemes3395]

Such a nerd! I Love! Adore you Music!

[@ericadean1247]

Looks amazing. Where did you get the large towel?

[@SJC190]

What is the best way to make this ahead? Can I assemble everything the night before and then put it in the fridge for 24hrs before putting it in the oven? Would love to make this for a special dinner but need to make ahead as much as possible.

[@phyllisgoodrich590]

Some people just 'Gots it'.....Girl, you can cook!!!!

[@Beachdudeca]

You can simplify the recipe by using Asian China / Japan Eggplant that are not bitter and can be cooked with the skin. It means you just season them with Salt and Pepper and then prepare. It requires less work since it’s the seeds in an Italian Eggplant that makes them bitter , and you do not need to peel the skin.

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

4:02 super easy barely an inconvenience xD who's with me

[@billycameron9212]

Um, yeah…no brainer. I want to make this for the weekend. It’s a vegetarian eggsplantravaganza!

[@justchris814]

I also thrive at night also. Carla always knows how to say hello to me 😂🤣😂 #Nightshade

[@Lizzy43645]

“Have a safe and peaceful journey” LMAOOOOO

[@elijost7820]

yummmm

[@hildebrittnilsen2883]

What would you recommend as a substitute for egg if making this for someone with an egg allergy?

[@slickyjorj]

I need to eat that. Looks so good. Guess I'm going shopping for the greedy ants I need, put my laptop on the counter, follow each step, and pig out.

[@arrowgantonegreen839]

I had gone out with this girl twice. I have a hard time knowing if someone likes me, so I was going overboard trying to win her over. Then at just after 11 PM she texted me the eggplant emoji...that was all. So I rushed up the street to the grocery store to buy eggplant and Googled a recipe for eggplant Parmesan. It took me an hour to make and she texted me the eggplant emoji again just as I was headed out the door; so I knew she was hungry. When I got to her door and handed her the food I'd made she looked confused. I was feeling really anxious about how it tasted, it took forever for her to take a bite. But when she finally did and just set the plate down, I realized she hated it, and I just blew up. I told her I'd done everything in my power to get her to like me. But if slaving over a hot stove at midnight wasn't enough for her I was done. I walked out and slammed the door as she had the audacity to look shocked. I don't mind buying a girl dinner. But I'm nobody's Grub Hub!

[@ericryanyawl9401]

Carla, you are just so watchable and fun. Making this soon for sure.

[@melissahuff8742]

What brand of marinara sauce are u using? Which one do you recommend ?

[@CPAndy-x5x]

Make your own sayce. It's easy and more flavorful.

[@michaellieberman7901]

Hi carla, what size baking dish are you using? Thanks!

[@MacrossOne]

I know what I’m making for the fam for dinner tonight.

[@traceystanphill725]

This would be incredible as well if you threw some butter sauted panko on top right before you put it under the broiler!

[@BaldursPicketFence]

MORE MARGE!!!MORE! also more cheese rivers😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@winn3289]

I think the skin is delicious!

[@Belindag939]

Where can I find the cotton cloths you used to blot the salted eggplant?

[@joypolk3093]

Hi, Amazon sales tea towels, flour sack towels, look for cotton ones somewhere 24”-36” or some that are even bigger. These are great for many things in the kitchen straining yogurts or cheeses, tofu, blotting veggies of all kinds. They dry dishes without leaving lint behind. Nice to embroider on for gifts too. Makes a triangular apron for little helpers too🤗😄

[@nicholasross6983]

i am a carla stan and usually watch these videos taking most steps as BIBLE but this was triggering as an italian american who has eggplant parm once a week since i could eat solids haha NO seasoned breadcrumbs? eggplant slices THAT THICK. i'd never. but i still love you carla! haha

[@CarlaLalliMusic123]

Try it! You might be surprised 🤌

[@naturallymarisa]

Putting the Mmmm in E-S-P-M

[@luisgalindo6705]

well at the 11 Min 40 Sec mark; you put them in counter-clockwise...they should come out at the same time no? So maybe thats why 12 oclock was ready and 11 was but 1 not so much?

[@pinkpools]

I enjoy that your surname is music