Eggplant

We are big eggplant eaters over here but never do we bake or fry , unless I am making eggplant parmesan.  This recipe for Baked Eggplant has been on a regular rotation since coming back from Italy.  It is that good, as well as super easy to make. While we were in Puglia visiting friends, …

Our palate tends to crave dishes that are inspired by our Middle Eastern friends.  The recipes are full of warm and sultry spices that you imagine stumbling upon in the open air markets in Persian countries.  The flavors wrap around you with each bite, filling you with warmth and comfort.  Our pantry is stocked with …

Grilling pizza at home on your BBQ is the next best thing to having a wood-burning pizza oven in your backyard.  Lightly smoked, crispy crust and gooey cheese make this grilled eggplant and Carmen pepper pizza irresistible. During a weekend get-away to Downieville, California, I was introduced to a great little gardening shop on Main …

Last week we were a bit mad about Middle Eastern food, as in an abundance filled our fridge.  I am not sure what overcame me, but one afternoon I went a bit nuts in the kitchen working on new recipes, all inspired by Jerusalem.  One of the recipes I made was this smoky and sultry …

A classic Italian casserole made with layers of lightly fried eggplant, rich tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese.

Shepherd’s Pie is normally a mixture of lamb or beef with a combination of potatoes, carrots and peas. This recipe has a Greek influence by using lamb and eggplant as the base, a twist on tradition, but incredibly good!

I was scouring my favorite food blogs looking for some inspiration for my weekly menu planning, when I stumbled upon a recipe that Meeta, over at What’s For Lunch Honey, made recently.   I knew instantly that this recipe for Eggplant Dolma with Rice Filling and Tzatzikiit would be a hit around our house as …