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Twisted Fork’s Eggplant Parmesan

Twisted Fork's Eggplant Parmesan

Uncle Jay’s Twisted Fork is tucked away on Stafford St. in a small Leicester, MA strip mall. The modest exterior doesn’t do the visit’s worth justice.

The chef welcomed us with a sampling of pork tacos on a bed of truffle fries. The flavors and the deliciousness of this dish blew my mind. I hope to see these on his menu ALWAYS because they were truly out of this world.

I started my dinner with a Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese and Arugula salad. I was not disappointed with this amazing salad. The dressing they used was on point and the beets where cooked perfectly. The portion wasn’t too big or too small, it was just right for a side salad.

For dinner, I chose Eggplant Parmesan. This very pretty dish was served with the eggplant stacked in rounds between sautéed spinach. The eggplant was lightly breaded and topped with a hearty tomato sauce. I imagine the chef cooked the sauce all day. All together, it was a fantastic dish. I will certainly return to Uncle Jay’s Twisted Fork to have it again and again.

The service was very attentive and the servers were knowledgeable. I felt like I was part of their extended family as I dined with my friends and enjoyed an unbelievably good meal.

Overall I highly recommend Uncle Jay’s Twisted Fork to anyone who loves good food cooked with passion.

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Chicken and Eggplant Parmesan with Linguine

Chicken and Eggplant Parmesan with Linguine from Rosalina's Kitchen on Hamilton Street in Worcester, MA

Chicken and Eggplant Parmesan with Linguine from Rosalina's Kitchen on Hamilton Street in Worcester, MARosalina’s Kitchen is place I’d heard wonderful things about but had not ventured to since it’s not on my usual routes around town. I walked in to find a bustling dining room – a great sign on a Wednesday night! The crowd was varied but everyone seemed to be enjoying the atmosphere and meals. As I sat with my group and looked over the menu, appetizers started arriving to those around me. Lucky for me they were generous portions and my friends were in sharing moods – the antipasto platter had a delicious assortment of meats and vegetables, a starter that struck a balance between light and satisfying. After much internal debate I went with the classic chicken and eggplant Parmesan with linguine for my meal. It was the classic preparation, as described on the menu – fried and topped with mozzarella and tomato sauce. The portion was huge – enough to share and take home leftovers. The chicken was moist and perfectly fried without feeling heavy while the eggplant was tender and flavorful. The sauce was a simple marinara with a bright tomato flavor. It was well balanced without being overly sweet or acidic.

Only after looking at the dessert ravioli on the specials board could I stop my self from eating this delicious dish. However, the call of peanut butter and Nutella ravioli was loud and I ordered a dish to split. There were 3 large fried ravioli filled with creamy peanut hazelnut chocolate goodness. Several bites were just enough to sate the sweet craving for several of us at the table.

I don’t frequently dine out for Italian but when the craving hits, Rosalina’s Kitchen will certainly be on my short list. She is truly dedicated to the success of her restaurant and she has the kitchen skills to back her up. Next on my “to try” list will be the homemade ravioli which are made weekly with creative fillings. If Rosalina’s Kitchen does creative as well as she does the classics, I’ll be in for a treat!