[jackz]

Some great tips already so I will just add a few from me:

Peel the eggplant. Slice it in thin 1/4 " slices lengthwise and if you find it too long then cut those lengthwise slices in half.

I place the slices on a large plate with milk on it and soak them on both sides for about 5 min per side, then on another plate beat one egg with a bit of milk and coat both sides of the slices, next put each slice on a plate of Italian Seasoned bread crumbs (Progresso or Contadina is good) for both sides.

Then using other than Extra Virgin Olive Oil, either cornoil, safflower or peanut oil, fry the slices on both sides till brown on each side.

Then place the fried slices on a plate covered with papertowels and cover each layer with additional paper towels to absorb oil.

If you have already made sauce great, otherwise you can use a very good quality jar of marinara sauce. I place a row of the fried pieces in a corningware dish then spoon on sauce over each piece, season with Italian Spices and top each piece with a small piece of mozzarella cheese, Buffalo mozzarella if you can get it, then continue placing pieces on top of each other piece and repeat the sauce, spice and cheese. When you have the dish filled add additional sauce, spices and cheese on top, Cover and bake at 325 degrees for about 40 minutes.

Enjoy.

P.S. I usually do up some Italian Sausages in sauce to accompany the eggplant.