Eggplant Crisps with Skordalia and Oven-Dried Tomatoes Recipe - Details, Calories, Nutrition Informa

Ingredients

• 6 plum tomatoes, cored , halved lengthwise, seeded
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1 head of garlic
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lb russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 6 tbsp whipping cream
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 1 tbsp sour cream
• 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted, cooled, finely ground
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 18 1/4- inch- thick round eggplant slices (cut from 1 large)
• 4 cups whole milk
• 6 large egg whites
• 2 cups dry breadcrumbs
• 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying )
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
• 1 cup oil-cured olives