Cheese raviolis with garden tomatoes

This was a staple meal in our house all summer when the tomatoes in the garden were so plentiful... Our tomatoes are now done but here's a tribute to a great quick dinner...

4 average sized tomatoes
6 garlic cloves (use as many as you like, we LOVE garlic)
fresh basil (again, use as much as you like)

Chop up tomatoes, garlic and basil and place in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.. this lets all the flavors combine. After 5 minutes, place tomato mixture on a baking sheet and heat in a preheated oven (400 degrees) for 5 minutes.. just long enough to warm up.

Meanwhile cook cheese raviolis according to package directions and place on your plate (I salt and pepper the raviolis right before I spoon the tomatoes on top)

So quick so delicious!

Eggplant, Roma tomato & Basil

2 small eggplants
Olive oil
4 roma tomatoes
basil leaves
salt, pepper & garlic powder
spinach & garlic cloves (opt.)

I peeled and sliced my roma tomatoes lengthwise and set aside.

I sliced my eggplant lengthwise in 1/4 inch slices.. sprinkled with salt and sat aside for 20 mins. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels and place on your baking sheet.

I sprayed olive oil on each side of my eggplant slice.. sprinkled garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place under broiler for 6 or so minutes and then flip over and repeat on the other side until you get your desired doneness. I like mine a bit charred :)

Once done, place tomato and basil leaf...

and roll.. Place baking sheet back in the oven just long enough to heat the tomato and basil...

Meanwhile.. I chopped my fresh garlic and sauteed in a bit of olive oil until fragrant..

threw a couple handfuls of spinach and cooked on low until wilted

Put spinach on plate and place your eggplant rolls on top and ENJOY!

Although it was super delicious, my only wish would be that eggplants were seedless. I spent a lot of time separating the seeds from my bite. Would I have this again? Definitely! It was very quick to prepare. This recipe was adapted from The Practical Encyclopedia of Whole Foods by Nicola Graimes.