How to make 1950's Stuffed Capsicum and Fried Eggplant | Dining Through The Decades Episode 4

Hello Darlings! In this weeks episode of Dining through the Decades we make Stuffed Capsicum and Fried Eggplant. Both the recipes were absolutely delicious so be sure to let me know if you try them out!
Next week I make a Maraschino Cherry cake, so stay tuned for that!
Lots of love,
Sage xx
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Here are the recipes:
Fried Eggplant:
Pare and cut eggplant in 1/2-inch slices.
Dip into mixture of flour, salt and pepper OR
Into one beaten egg mixed with 1 tablespoon water, then into cracker crumbs.
Fry slowly in hot fat until both sides are crisp and brown. Grated cheese may be sprinkled between two thin slices before frying. If desired, serve with Catsup Sauce.
Vegetable-stuffed Peppers/Capsicum
6 medium peppers
1 1/2 cups canned or fresh corn
1 cup diced fresh or canned tomatoes
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
2 slightly beaten eggs
1 1/4 teaspoon of salt
Dash of pepper
Method:
Remove tops and seeds from peppers; par boil 5 minutes; drain.
Combine remaining ingredients and stuff peppers.
Place upright in greased 10x6x1 1/2-inch baking dish; add small amount of water.
Cover and bake in moderate oven (350 F/ 176 C) 1 hour.
Makes 6 servings.

[@Pureimagination200]

In the USA we cut the tops off the peppers so they stand up right and fill with ground beef and rice mixture and bake until peppers are soft. Pre cook the ground beef first. Almost like a stuffed cabbage recipe but in peppers.

[@CarinaPiersay]

My mom used to add frozen mixed vegs (peas, carrots and corn) to the mixture. Added some veg nutrition and color. I didn’t like them. The peppers were 🤢! Even the filling had the taste of the pepper. My mom would put some filling into a container. I was PICKY! My poor mom! 😘

[@jalapeno1119]

I add the Mexican rice box mix and top the peppers with cheese. It melts in the oven and is so tasty

[@Pureimagination200]

@@jalapeno1119 I don’t do boxes

[@missymarriott8726]

pure imagination there is no reason to be ignorant. They were sharing what they do. Jesus.

[@missymarriott8726]

pure imagination and people in the US also cut them in half when making stuffed peppers.

[@thelonewolfspirit]

We actually make a version of these pretty often lol. Much easier to make the stuffed peppers/capsicum by cutting the top off and filling them like cups. They don't fall apart as much that way. We fill ours with black beans, quinoa, corn, onions, and tomatoes.

[@stephaniealaia769]

Don’t watch cooking videos if you haven’t eaten beforehand this looks Devine 🤤 😋

[@desirae742]

Made these for dinner tonight! I used seasoned breadcrumbs for both. After frying the eggplant I topped with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella and popped them in the oven for a few minutes. After the peppers were done, I topped with a mixture of white cheddar and mozzarella cheese and put under the broiler for a few minutes. So good! Only thing I'll change next time is I will add some parmesean cheese to the stuffing mixture. These are both going to be regulars in my meal rotation. Thank you!!

[@noneofbizorjuliejt6466]

The stuffed peppers are also good with a little cheddar melted on top. Ive made the fried eggplant but I never saw the recipe in that cookbook. (I used to own that cookbook) Interesting. The eggplant dish was my 90 something mothers favorite dish. She sprinkled parmesan on them while they were hot so it would melt a little. Never cared for eggplant until I had them this way. Yum! Thanks for another great trip down memory lane. My mom passed last April so it was sweet.

[@cak8132]

I’ve learned something this evening. I’ve never heard red peppers called capsicums before. I knew they contained capsicum. I love how vegetables are called by different names around the world. I also learned that aluminum foil in Australia is called “alfoil”. I love it!!

[@lindaraterink6451]

They are called paprika's in my part of the world. ;) and eggplant is called auxbergine.

[@cak8132]

@@lindaraterink6451 I’ve heard of aubergines. I thought paprika was a spice. Perhaps it’s made from red peppers?

[@kimdupont3731]

For us in Québec, it's " poivrons" for the capsucum and " aubergine" for the eggplant

[@lindaraterink6451]

​@@cak8132 The spice is called specific paprika powder and it is made form long poited ones, that are dried or roasted. It is a different variety but from the same family.

[@billedwards6985]

When I was a constable I sprayed people who were fighting with capsicum stopped them every time

[@NikkiPhillippi]

I love your videos sage! 😍👏🏻👍🏻

[@SageLilleyman]

Aww you are such a sweetheart, thank you! 💞

[@hotcheetos8757]

Yikes....

[@eileencollazo5243]

Me too!

[@DSherman50]

Love your “pocketbook” your carrying on the intro. It looks like my grandma’s!

[@terricheney1724]

These looked so yummy! BIG mistake to watch this at 10pm at night! I'm inspired to find myself a 1950's cookbook!

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

I'd love one as well ^_^ they really got creative with food back then!

[@brendaleverick3655]

I've got one! 😉

[@kittygoesdowntherabbithole4799]

I have a few and some regional vintage cookbooks, another has old recipes from Nova Scotia (where I'm from). When I'm homesick I give it a look... Food doesn't taste the same as home no matter where you go I think. I could follow them to perfection and something is still off. My mom even struggled when she still lived in the US... She was sure it was the water 🤣

[@Ajaxcat719]

My wife and I love watching your videos on Sunday morning in the US.

[@Spot4art]

So interesting how different recipes can be! We stuff our peppers with a meat and bread stuffing (old family recipe) no water in the baking dish. Eggplant we use Italian bread crumbs and add parmigiana cheese and we always peel the eggplant first. Love your videos all the same.

[@ellespencer8563]

FYI guys! I try not to overcook my peppers, and I know she was following a recipe (no judgment!) but my sense is the pepper, err capsicum, would be soggy if anyone followed this exact recipe. I like my veggies with some bite left so I do this with no preboiling. Pop then in a scorching oven with no water. Roasting them before is rad too! They really sweeten up. Noms!

[@malamaurer4043]

You are the dreamiest part of my Saturday. 😇 (OMG...your hairstyle looks absolutely stunning on you.🌹💕🌹) Thank you so much Sage for such two wonderful recipes. 💖

[@SageLilleyman]

Awh! Thanks so much Mala! xx

[@sallycormier1383]

You can add grated cheddar cheese on top of your stuffed peppers at the last 5 minutes of baking which makes it easier to eat as the melted cheese holds filling together! I love watching these cooking videos as they are all things my mom cooked for our family when we were growing up. I have her cookbook now. 😁

[@ericaluna00]

Aubergines/Egg plants are my favourite food! And love red peppers. 😍

[@brendaleverick3655]

Are you in Australia?

[@deannastevens1217]

VERY WELL DONE! I must tell you ... if you want to do the eggplant again..... Soak in a heavy salted cold water bath a couple of times and then drain and pat dry. It takes out the bitterness and the thick droplets that come out of the slices when slicing. Then dredge and bread to make an amazing breaded eggplant steaks. Yes.. Yummy! Works for Zucchini/yello squash too. YUMM You can even grill after the salt bath.... It's delicious. I can't wait to try these dishes. They look amazing. I Love vegetable foods.

[@susannechinn647]

That method is what my mother taught me also.

[@NoleGal94]

Fried eggplant and stuffed peppers are two of my favorite meals!! :-)

[@upgradeyourlife9810]

I love your episodes much cause it's so relaxing to hear and to see what you're doing in your videos.

[@SageLilleyman]

Thanks so much! :)

[@LadyJaneBooks]

I am loving this series! The stuffed peppers made it on to next week’s menu! Excellent video, Sage! ❤️

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy the recipe! :)

[@megal7500]

I love fried eggplant I grew up eating it, the recipe I have came from my grandparents passed down to my dad then now I make them. The only thing is we made them a little differently, we peel them, then dip them in milk, then seasoned flour (salt & pepper), and then fry them and serve them with ketchup or a little salt sprinkled over it. Also if you cut the eggplant really thin, when its done frying its kind of like a chip or crisp. So Good!

[@edokeren4328]

I fried eggplant deep frying with no flour, im eating it with sambal belacan (chilli with shrimp paste) and also a warm rice.. i love it 💛

[@sabrina9333]

I love a eggplant parmesan but a little secret is salt the eggplant and let it sweat out the extra water for about an hour then do flour, egg wash, bread crumbs. It will come out amazing. Plus while it's still nice and hot sprinkle Parmesan cheese. That's how my Italian grandmother has done it.🤗🇮🇹😘 😱🤦🏼‍♀️ wait you put ketchup on it oh my goodness no.... This will be good with your marinara sauce.👍💗

[@RoseFairbanksauthor]

I was wondering if there would be any questions about not sweating the eggplant. I’ve never tried skipping the step so now I’m curious if I can save myself some time. Lol.

[@sabrina9333]

@@RoseFairbanksauthor Eggplant has so much water it, it can be a little scary.

[@CassButt22]

This series is a total aesthetic and we are here for it

[@SuperDman321]

I love that you have so many viewers!!! I was born in 1951 and have experienced many many of the recipes and have my Moms 1950s Betty Crocker spiral to this day !! She taught us to cook from the very same ....

[@stvenus9627]

Cant wait to watch this episode

[@leonieduncan4288]

Sage, your videos are beautiful, funny, peaceful and entertaining. New subscriber from South Africa here; so glad I found your channel! I don't know why but it's so relaxing watching you cook real food in your homely kitchen, hearing your gentle voice and seeing your relatable 'bloopers' at the end :) Perfect antidote to this noisy fake world we face each day. Keep up the great work! :)

[@mirandacoenen2402]

Delicious everything you cook,i love all your videos,thank you so much,u are truely beautiful inside & out.

[@SageLilleyman]

Aw, thank you so much! :)

[@karenhessler8966]

My Mom had that exact cookbook and we made the fried eggplant using that recipe! It was one of our favorite meals while growing up in the fifties and sixties. Never had stuffed peppers made like that but it looks delicious. I will need to try it and make me some fried eggplant too.

[@LiquidReality90]

Yum! I'm gonna have to try that stuffed pepper dish. I might put them under the grill for a couple mins to crips up the top :)

[@Amanda-gt6cc]

My daughter (20) and I came across one of your videos three hours ago and we’ve been watching the others ever since! We hope you, your husband, and your chickens are doing great!

[@anniekochera]

Thank you for this, they look delicious. We turn the left over Eggplant into sandwiches the next day with lettuce, tomato and sometimes bacon. God Bless

[@jalapeno1119]

It's a BELT sandwhich

[@maggieminoz6499]

Im an Aussie and have done both ways with Mince standing up and this version . It is great that we share our recipes . I love the Idea of water in the base that is something I never did and it worked. Thankyou Sage. Please keep the Recipes coming I love them. You are a Treasure. Thankyou

[@taradurgin8562]

I do wish you making more episodes! I watched the last 1 last night. Love the house wife, she's adorable

[@lauren1779]

YAS QUEEN when I saw the add a splash of water to the egg trick lol all walks of life we all got that trick from our mothers and grandmothers

[@patriciabravo4901]

I made fried eggplant Parmesan. With Marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese.

[@bethmarkiewicz1610]

Oh my goodness, did you burn your hand? These recipes look fantastic! These are not the stuffed peppers of my childhood(ground beef, rice, and canned tomato soup). This looks so fresh and delicious. Can't wait for the farmers market to open up! And I'm super excited for next week's cherry cake! Have a wonderful week!!!

[@SageLilleyman]

haha I was okay, it was just very hot! Thanks so much for watching! :)

[@kristenschnese698]

I might have to try that way to stuff the peppers I am supposed to try to make them healthier this would work!

[@tericandeloro4082]

I love the combination of the stuffed peppers and my personal favorite…..fried eggplant. Your peppers look wonderful! Thank you 🥰❤️🥰

[@kaylamarie1796]

I was at work when you posted this, now I'm home watching. Oh my goodness am I hungry it looks so good!!!!

[@lissamak2405]

This looked really lovely. I usually don't love stuffed peppers but I would have eaten these

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you, they were really yummy! 😋

[@claremiller9979]

I love seeing your smiley face on a thumbnail waiting in my Watch Later, makes my day! I know it might not have been in the recipe, but a good tip for eggplant is to sprinkle the cut sides with salt and leave them for a bit (like whilst stuffing some yummy capsicums!) This pulls out some of the moisture in the eggplant and makes them less bitter. I've made a lot of moussaka in my life and can attest that it helps.

[@tinastone3772]

i'm excited to find a stuffed pepper recipe that isn't really heavy on meat! Can't wait to try these!

[@An-wk9ml]

You look fabulous, darling.😊

[@SageLilleyman]

Oh thank you! xx

[@Emociional]

We cut the tops off almost like a cup and fill them with an already cooked Spanish style rice with tomato sauce and mince. Then wrap them in foil and bake until they're soft. We always sprinkle some shredded cheese. We also do a philly steak version. So yum 🤤

[@theutmosttoast6064]

YAY! I am so excited that you chose an eggplant dish this time! I grow eggplants in my yard and am always looking for new recipes to try. Can't wait to try this one out! LOVED the video 🙌😊

[@Pureimagination200]

I love how you cook in a small kitchen instead of a giant kitchen . Small kitchen are the best!!!

[@claremiller9979]

This is a totally quintessential older style Aussie home for sure, I've lived in a few houses with similar sweet little kitchens (same types of taps and electric stovetop even!)

[@justjennsthings]

I grew up having this dish!!

[@lindseylamar8018]

Yum! My mom used to make fried eggplant, but she would use the Italian Seasoning breadcrumbs and they were so good! I need to remind her of those next time I go visit...

[@danielalozovska2050]

Bell peppers (capsicum) and eggplant are my faves when it comes to veggies, always have been. I feel so happy discovering your channel just a few days ago. Can't get enough of your content. Lots of love from Ukraine.

[@SageLilleyman]

Aww thank you so much! 💞

[@mosthighlyintrovertedlady3319]

Yum! Looks absolutely wonderful. This series is super fun to watch.

[@samuelgarcia5730]

I love all your videos! I myself wish I lived in these times thanks for the videos

[@esthermarcen7587]

this is a lovely video, I will copy the peppers recipe, I learnt long ago that if you salt the eggplant a bit before to cook them and after salted them you removed the salt with a paper, it prevents the bitter test that sometimes they can get.

[@roypearce6968]

Look very good you sure can cook. You go girl. I do love things from the past and my mom made those stuff pepper when I was younger love them. Thanks sage for sharing your cooking skills.😊

[@SageLilleyman]

Thanks so much! :)

[@tammyintiaras]

Hello sage darling. I’ve just made the stuffed peppers ! They are ready to pop in the oven for tea. I had lots of mixture leftover so I’ve put it in a Tupperware dish in the fridge and will make them again this week. Lots of love from Beautiful Ballarat 😘😊

[@katherine2526]

Love this series so much! I have the stuffed capsicum in the oven currently, I did add ground beef and use cracker crumbs as I was out of bread crumbs. I plan to top with cheese when done and bake a bit longer till bubbly hoping the cheese convinces my most picky child.

[@lampshade7874]

I love that you use that vintage enamelware pan. 💕

[@natalienicolaou1]

That was wonderful! I go shopping today so definitely making these! Also. You look so cute when enjoying eating. It must be a mom thing I love watching my children enjoy a meal I prepare as well!

[@lauren1779]

I do my stuffed peppers with rice, well seasoned ground turkey, tomatoes and tomato sauce and lots of garlic and cheese (blue cheese goes great with turkey) . I like the idea of adding corn! Yours looks delicious!

[@PatHaskell]

Love your production…I’m from the USA and I like to cut and stuff the peppers just like you did.

[@tanyabaker2784]

This was such a great idea! I love the content and see your enthusiasm when you try these recipes out! More please!

[@itsokaythatslove]

Loveeee this series! Gonna try to make this. And you're so beautiful, and reminding me of Hayley Atwell.

[@FaithHopeLoveMom]

I have made stuffed peppers with lintels, like ground beef. My husband preferred stuffed zucchini. Great video. 😊

[@travelingchaos4609]

I love your channel. And I love this series. So much fun

[@olgat2231]

Hi Sage! That's just amazing, looks really delicious... I definitely try those.😯 Thank You Sweetie. Have a nice day. Lots of love. 🥰

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you Olga! Have a lovely day also! xx

[@kathya4160]

I will definitely be making both of these recipes yum

[@hutchcraftcp]

If you have left over spanish rice it's good to stuff peppers with also

[@angelalong6740]

Thank you. I didn't know how to make fried eggplant ❤

[@briana01]

Always a treat! Thank you for sharing.

[@erica_1ynn78]

Yum! Looks like loads of fun!

[@OliviaBrookeee]

Love this girl!🤍

[@pamnewman8392]

Great job! Hi from Pennsylvania, thank you.

[@lindamyers6838]

I am so excited that I've found your channel. You have inspired me and encouraged me. Thank you for all the work you do. :)

[@kristinriberdy277]

Ok, so these stuffed peppers were delicious. I am a vegetarian, and this was so satisfying and lovely. Thank you 👍

[@lorisiedl8733]

Everything looks so delicious and you're so sweet and so cute with how you cook

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you! 😋

[@lorisiedl8733]

@@SageLilleyman you are so very welcome

[@kelseymark7929]

In the US (at least at our house) we always add cheese on top as well. It's delicious! :)

[@shannonbradley4699]

Love these videos. I am in the US and my grandma (who was a real housewife during these times) would stuff the peppers with ground beef, rice and tomato sauce. The eggplant is spot on but we always peeled the eggplant..

[@KraZsiX]

Wow pre-crushed Kellogg's Corn Flakes?! I've never seen them here in the US. My mom always had to just put some of the cereal in a ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to crush them 😂

[@MyLivingJournal]

Nice. In America, we call them bell peppers. 😊

[@brianadixon8995]

I might be stealing the stuffed pepper recipe. I like how it doesn't have rice or quinoa my family hates that stuff.

[@unbancreative_everydayliving]

Hi Sage, just found you channel recently. Loving all the local Melbourne scenery. Just had the stuffed capsicums for dinner and they were just delicious! Really love dinning through the decades!

[@jennylane9083]

I just love all your videos and how you talk. Keep up the great work!

[@SageLilleyman]

Thank you so much! xx

[@ullib3248]

I am from Germany and i love your Video's.😍😍😍

[@maggytrafford1366]

Sage you always look beautiful, love the recipes to. Waiting for your next video ❤️💖🌹

[@ReplicaOnset]

The fried eggplant looks delicious

[@abigail1769]

hearing your voice it's so relaxing. I'm defenitely going to try the stuffed capsicum recipe.

[@SageLilleyman]

Oh thank you! xx

[@KathrynHenny]

So cute! I'm going to make the fried eggplant dish. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@candiceyoung8244]

Oh that looks delicious. I love fried eggplant . My mom did stuffed peppers in the oven as well, sometimes with a beef mixture, sometimes with a rice mixture, both were delicious. I haven't had this In many years. Thank you so much for the video sweetie, it's so fun to see u cooking these old recipes 🥰👩🏻‍🍳💕

[@sarahhunter5261]

Love peppers will be trying this and the eggplant 🍆 recipe too x

[@eileencollazo5243]

Love love your videos!!!!

[@mikaylaambrose1708]

I am learning so much I love these

[@SageLilleyman]

Yayy I’m so glad you are enjoying them! 💕

[@kckazcoll1]

I'd like to have a go at veganising this with an egg replacer! :)

[@stefanies.9051]

That should be very easy and it will work absolutely fine without egg! ;) Also, I love black or kidney beans in my capsicum stuffing!

[@veganlunchmom]

Aquafaba, the liquid from canned chickpeas works great!

[@bettyali9847]

Thank you for sharing your video

[@paulaflatt2936]

Looked delicious!

[@ana_carolina_sabino94]

All the foods look so yummy😋😋 I don't like eggplant very much, but I was curious to try this version👀👀 thanks for sharing this wonderful series with us, I'm already waiting for the next one🌹🌹🌹

[@themeadefamily1743]

I want to see James cook in one of your videos gender role reverse. And I always want to make stuff bells peppers. Love the video

[@partymamma92]

This! But for him to try bring a 1950s housewife for a day! The whole thing! With the itinerary and all!

[@jalapeno1119]

That would be great! A 50s role reversal!

[@halfanewfie2]

I don't know if you're still reading comments, but you can place a wet cloth underneath your cutting board and it will not slip or move around. It works fabulously! It helps prevent accidents.

[@TheRabidWolverine]

You should save the seeds so you can grow your own bell peppers. Maybe give some to the families/neighbors.

[@lisamarie674]

Yummm

[@stephanied-homeschoolconne3357]

Oh, that looks so good! I tried the Company Spanish Rice last week and it was just amazing! My family left no leftovers! :) I can't wait to try this one now. Guess what's for dinner tonight??? :) I am loving this series, Sage. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@MissusRyan]

Looks yummy!