BFTP: Greek Fava Bean, Eggplant and Olive Stew

BFTP =  Blast from the past :)



Happy rainy Monday everyone.



I roasted a turkey yesterday, which means that there will be a LOT of turkey meals in our house this week, all of which will be delicious, but none of which while be overly exciting.   I also wanted to share a recipe that isn't baking, although a nice loaf of fresh crusty bread goes swimmingly with this dish, hint hint.



I first made this great stew back in 2008 when I stumbled upon the Mediterrasian website.  I have since enjoyed many of their recipes, including the Soupe au Pistou which I have already shared with you.  I'll let you link to their website for the recipe as I made absolutely no changes and followed their recipe as written, serving it with a loaf of whole wheat sourdough from Julien's.





A note on feta:  I love feta cheese, love love love.  My favorite brand is Holmestead, which luckily is a local company.  Coincidentally my mother-in-law is good friends with the owners and I got to have a tour one day to see how my favorite cheese was made (and some of the best Baklava I have ever eaten, thanks Susan!)  I believe they still have a small outlet right at their farm in the Valley that sells both their product and some excellent imported Greek items...worth checking out if you are in the area.