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Melanzane alla Sassarese

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Ideal for meat-free dinners, this easy eggplant dish is one you’ll want to make again and again.

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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Step 6

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Step 7

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Head to the full blog post for more expert tips!

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