Tag: eggplant recipes

One Pot Chicken and Eggplant

One Pot Chicken and Eggplant

Sorry I have not posted in a while. My website was hacked, so we are still working on getting everything straight and regrouped. My daughter, Leigh, said, “Who would want to hack a food/travel blog?” That is a really good question. Anyway, if you follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, you will know I have been in Jackson Hole, Missouri and Atlanta in the past week and a half. All of this travel makes want easy, healthy dinner options such as this One Pot Chicken and Eggplant recipe which my family loved! Serve it over fresh spinach, pasta, rice quinoa for a one dish meal. I love that you cook the eggplant and make the sauce and then puree it–this is a great way to get your kids to eat more eggplant. Enjoy this for an easy weeknight or weekend main dish. Serve with a salad and dinner is done!

Paleo Ratatouille

Paleo Ratatouille

I found a new cookbook, Sheet Pan Paleo, which is packed with 200 recipes and super easy steps. I love the idea of using a sheet pan for the majority of  your cooking. Since my family loves eggplant, I made the Paleo Ratatouille, which was a huge hit! The flavors are wonderful, and it’s great served as a side or main dish. With all of these recipes, just toss ingredients onto a pan; then roast, bake or broil! And clean-up? It’s a breeze! I don’t personally follow the Paleo diet, but many people seem to have a lot of luck with the diet, but all of these recipes for any healthy eating! This recipe turned out great!

Grilled Ratatouille Salad

Grilled Ratatouille Salad

Ratatouille is a French side dish located with Mediterranean vegetables. I decided to turn this healthy side into a salad with grilled vegetables and quinoa with this Grilled Ratatouille Salad recipe. This gluten-free and vegan recipe is perfect for a weeknight summer dinner or weekend lunch. I am actually serving this alongside grilled steaks this Memorial Day weekend. It’s three of my favorite things: healthy, flavorful and beautiful!

Meatless Monday Main Dish: Ziti with Roasted Summer Vegetables

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School is a few weeks underway already in Alabama, and I am amazed at how hard my kids’ homework is. Last week, my two oldest children were up to almost 10 every night doing math problems, reading their quota of 150 minutes a week and so on. My son even had to do a “glog” which is actually the same thing as a “blog”. Pretty cool, huh. After a long day at school (and after-school sports), I love to serve the kids something really healthy, colorful and fresh. This dish was a hit the other night, especially topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. It’s great when I can feel good about what they are eating, especially when they are working so hard and need good nutrition.

Healthy, Easy Side Dish: Sauteed Eggplant and Tomatoes

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I love making eggplant side dish recipes, and this recipe for Sauteed Eggplant and Tomatoes couldn’t be easier. I sauteed my eggplant in a good bit of chicken broth to reduce the amount of olive oil. I used garlic, red pepper flakes, organic canned tomatoes and fresh basil, and it came out wonderful. Enjoy as a perfect year-round side dish.

Once again, this great pottery bowl came from Earthborn Pottery

Mine and My Dad’s Favorite: Eggplant Parmesan

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I take after my dad in many, many ways. He tells me that often, especially lately. I have to admit, it’s a compliment because he is one of the nicest people in this world . One of his favorites (and mine too) is Eggplant Parmesan. My youngest child, Zachary, loves it as well. This recipe is really simple and light. It’s under 300 calories and 9 grams of fat so enjoy.

True Comfort Food: Vegetable Parmesan Casserole

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I love eggplant parmesan, and this combination of eggplant, fennel and bell peppers is a delicious low carb meal. Instead of breading and frying the vegetables, you can lightly grill or saute them, layer with marinara, cheese and top with Italian style panko breadcrumbs. Vegetable Parmesan Casserole is true comfort food and is so filling all you need is a side salad or glass of red wine.