Pretend Cooking Show: Eggplant Mozzarella Stacks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwnl1aEFuNY&t=129s Eggplant Mozzarella StacksEggplant is available year-round, with the peak season during August and September.  Choose a firm, smooth-skinned eggplant that’s heavy for its size.  Eggplant becomes bitter with age and should be used within a day or two of purchase.  In Italian, the word eggplant - melanzana- is derived from mela insana, meaning “mad apple.”  Once upon a time, botanists thought that the eggplant was poisonous and could cause insanity.1 large eggplant, cut into ½-inch slicesSalt and pepper, to taste1 egg½ cup buttermilk½ cup dry bread crumbs¼ cup grated Parmesan ...