Prep 10 mins Cook 25 mins Eat 35 mins (More time if you’re making spaghetti sauce.) Do you order Chicken Parmesan at the corner “Italian red sauce” restaurant in your neighborhood? This very satisfying meal can be enjoyed right at home for a fraction of the cost and very little time, provided you have some good spaghetti sauce on hand. Follow… Continue reading Chicken Parmesan or Eggplant, if you wish
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Ratatouille tops Burgers, Fish, Chicken…anything!
Prep 15 mins Cook 35 mins Eat 45 mins It’s that time of summer when your garden and the farmers markets are overflowing with tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, basil and more, so put it all to work in this French summer stew, Ratatouille. Ratatouille is a peasant dish, so no reason to get fancy here. Flavor is the most important factor. Top… Continue reading Ratatouille tops Burgers, Fish, Chicken…anything!
Italian Caponata goes with everything!
Prep 13 mins Wait 30 mins Cook 47 mins Eat 1 hour My new favorite dish is Italian Caponata. It’s a stew from Sicily where tomatoes and eggplants abound, so it’s a perfect autumn dish when you’re searching for yet another tomato recipe. I’m headed to the Farmer’s market today to get more Italian eggplant for yet another bowl of… Continue reading Italian Caponata goes with everything!
Roasted Eggplant Salsa = Indian Baingan Ka Bharta
Prep 10 mins Wait 15 mins Cook 40 mins Eat 55 mins Indian Baingan Ka Bharta is a roasted eggplant salsa and a flavorful appetizer served with naan bread. Eggplant often gets a bad rap. On its own, its’ not that interesting a vegetable, but loaded with spices, olive oil and other flavors, it takes on a… Continue reading Roasted Eggplant Salsa = Indian Baingan Ka Bharta
