Roasted Pepper Salsa
Can be made several days ahead of assembly
4-5 Red peppers roasted in oven/or under broiler until black on all sides
When done, place in bag to steam and when cool - peel skin and deseed
Place in bowl with sliced garlic, EVOO, bay leaf and oregano
Refrigerate until you are using
On day of assembling your tower - you need to process your peppers to a very small chunky salsa - remember to remove bay leaf
Goat Cheese Spread
1 log goat cheese
1 container Boursin herb and garlic spread
Mix together and let sit to soften
Eggplant Steaks
Can be made a day ahead
You will need 11/2-2#'s eggplant
Slice thinly the long way and salt
Let sit in colander - when water has leeched out dry with paper towels
1-2 eggs beaten
Italian flavoured bread crumbs - add panko crumbs, grated parm and a bit of garlic powder - mix
Egg and bread slices and fry in your favourite oil
Let cool completely before assembling
Assembling
Place first slice of eggplant on platter and spread cheese mixture on entire length of slice then a spoonful or two of salsa - spread over cheese mix
Continue until all of the mixture is gone
Do not put it on thick
Top slice should have salsa
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve with fresh pesto on the side
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