True story: Ever since the Disney Movie, Ratatouille, I've been mildly obsessed with making ratatouille. In the movie, it looked SOOO good. Which is funny, because I haven't been a historically big fan of zucchini and other summer squashes. I'm coming around as an adult, but it's still got to be GOOD. This sheet pan… Continue reading Sheet Pan Ratatouille
December is such a busy time of year for most of us. Lots of gatherings, shopping, school functions, sporting events, etc. I usually have a pretty open schedule and found myself booked 3 of the 5 work days this week. What?! However, busyness doesn't mean you have to get take out. You are spending enough… Continue reading Slow Cooker Ratatouille and Polenta
Have you ever made a dish you thought was really delicious but no one else could remember it? It has happened to me a few times, including the first time I made these noodles. I remember making them for a picnic dinner date we went on. I even remember my husband saying he liked it.… Continue reading Sesame Noodles
The next few months feature a plethora of fresh fruits and vegetables that are ripe and delicious and affordable like no other time of the year. I love it. There is nothing like asparagus in the spring when it is tender and delicious or tomatoes in the summer when they are juicy and meaty at… Continue reading Eggplant and Orzo Baked Pasta
Happy National Nutrition Month! The theme for this year is "Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle". The first thought that popped into my mind when I heard the theme was carrot and celery sticks. Something about the crunch and fresh taste of raw veggies epitomizes that idea to me. However, I'm going to be completely honest… Continue reading Baba Ganoush and National Nutrition Month
I once read on a food blog that casseroles are ugly. Most of the time, I'd agree. This casserole breaks that mold. It is almost as nice to look at as it tastes. The colors are perfect for this time of year, too. If you have carnivores in your crowd, don't be scared of this meat… Continue reading Eggplant Involtini
It's National Vegetarian Week. While I'm not a vegetarian, I definitely see the health and financial benefits of following the diet. My family follows a flexitarian diet: mostly vegetarian meals but meat occasionally. We all know that fruits and veggies are good for us. But since drastically reducing our meat intake, our food budget has… Continue reading Grilled Eggplant Sandwiches
My husband and I went on our first date to a Greek restaurant. We went back to that same restaurant several times, including for one of our last meals in Chicago. They had these sampler plates that had several traditional Greek items that I usually got. But for our last visit, I just got a… Continue reading Vegetable Moussaka
