Fend off mid-winter’s chill with a steaming bowl of Sesame Ginger Black Bean Soup. Ginger adds flare, while sesame oil brings a distinctive layer of richness that blends everything together harmoniously. After tasting your first spoonful, you will need to rethink your concept of black bean soup. Because it is out with the cumin, and in with the ginger this time. I happen to like black bean … Continue reading Sesame Ginger Black Bean Soup
For enticing comfort food with a Middle Eastern twist, look no further. Topped with a rich layer of hummus, this casserole features layers of meat, tomatoes, and roasted eggplant beneath. I had to pass up many a casserole during the years I could not eat dairy. But the craving for warm comfort food remained strong. So I found ways to work around my limitations, and we enjoyed breakfast casseroles and this dairy-free … Continue reading Sinaya Casserole with Eggplant and Hummus
As the weather cools a little, our family’s fall schedule is revving up. Thank goodness for simple meals like this winner of a sheet pan dinner! The vegetables can even be prepped and stored up to three days ahead of time, which streamlines getting dinner into the oven when every minute counts! A rich marinade keeps the chicken moist and juicy. This means that I can take out a cooked … Continue reading Greek Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Brace yourself for the most satisfying salad ever, featuring chickpeas and Greek-seasoned chicken. Feta and Kalamata olives add a punch of flavor that ascends to Mount Olympus and back. When all ten layers meet in your entree-sized bowl, the result is no less than extraordinary. I never knew how beloved a Mason jar salad could be until my friend Jane sent me this recipe out of the blue. After making and devouring it, … Continue reading Jane’s Mason Jar Greek Salad
The fresh vegetables of summer mingle marvelously in this simple meatless supper or side dish. While one vegetable cooks, I can chop the next one, saving time and fuss. I tend to avoid turning on my oven whenever possible in the summer. Ratatouille is a delicious way to taste the fresh flavors of summer and keep the kitchen cooler. Eggplant is a traditional component, but … Continue reading One-Pot Ratatouille with Summer Squash and Okra
Eggplant and bacon go together like peas and carrots. Once the tantalizing bacon is cooked, everything comes together quickly in the very same skillet. Five simple ingredients (plus salt) are all you need–eggs, bacon, eggplant, onion, and a green vegetable. Eggplant and bacon frittata is my new go-t0 breakfast/brunch/lunch dish! This easy frittata is so simple that it could also easily work for a campout. We have yet to … Continue reading Easy Eggplant and Bacon Frittata
Swirls and Spice 