Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

Eggplant Dressing (Mama's)

1˝ lb. Hamburger

1 large eggplant

˝ cup chopped onion

˝ cup chopped bell pepper

1-2 tsp. Morton’s Nature’s Seasoning

2 cups cooked rice

1˝ cups crushed tomatoes

Peel eggplant; cut into cubes and boil until tender.  Drain and mash with potato masher.  Fry hamburger until brown; add onion and bell peppers.  Sauté with meat.  Add everything together, including seasoning.  Put into 9 x 13” baking dish.  Put crushed cracker crumbs on top.  Melt ˝ stick of margarine.  Drizzle over mixture with spoon.  Bake at 350° until brown on top (around 40-50 minutes, but watch carefully).