Eggplant dips from Morningside Kitchen are packed with flavor

Morningside Kitchen

1397 N. Highland Ave. NE., Atlanta. 404-347-9747. www.facebook.com/pg/ MorningsideKitchenAtlanta

I brunched with friends and ordered Morningside Kitchen’s “Trio of Cool Dips.” They were all delicious but both eggplant dips were outstanding, served with pita from Alon’s, I believe. Would the chef share the recipes? I appreciate so much that you offer this query segment to us! Thank you. — Evelyn Brown, Atlanta

Ian Winslade, former culinary director for Morningside Kitchen and Murphy’s, and now opening Buckhead’s Mission + Market this spring, was glad to share the recipe for these two savory favorites. Both are low in calories but high in flavor. Our recipes will give you a quarter of the quantity they make at Morningside Kitchen.

The recipes call for a few ingredients you might not have in your pantry. You could substitute a high-quality balsamic vinegar for the vincotto in both recipes. For the garlic confit in the Eggplant Dip, you can substitute roasted garlic.

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