Miscellaneous with water

2 tablespoons salt , plus more for sprinkling 2 medium eggplants , trimmed and sliced diagonally (about 3/4 inch thick) 2 small zucchini , trimmed and halved[...]

1 lb gnocchi 2 tablespoons butter 2 medium shallots , chopped 1 lb zucchini , thinly slice longwise (to make ribbons of zucchini) 1 pint cherry tomatoes ,[...]