Tag : Holidays

Parmesan Crisp Baked Apples

A dear friend and I wanted to make an easy apple crisp. We made a Parmesan filling, stuffed the apples and baked them whole. They...

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Spicy Grilled Eggplant

This side goes well with any meat you might also be grilling. Thanks to the Cajun seasoning, the zesty eggplant gets more attention...

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Mediterranean Chicken in Eggplant Sauce

Spice-coated chicken thighs simmer in a rich red pepper-eggplant sauce. This savory entree is perfect for an everyday meal or potluck....

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Eggplant Flatbread Pizzas

I'm now a professional chef, but I loved making this recipe for the family on Friday nights as a home cook. We like to shake pizza...

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Makeover Eggplant Parmesan

Here's a healthy version of a restaurant classic that you can easily make at home. Our recipe has 300 fewer calories and half the...

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Grilled Eggplant with Feta relish

I created this impressive light side dish for my vegetarian friends. It’s easy, fast and a standout recipe for company.

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Butternut Squash and Carrot Soup

I got this golden soup recipe from a friend. Sometimes I add a few slices of red pepper to change up the flavor a bit.

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Slow-Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Much of the work for this soup can be done in advance, and it keeps all day in the slow cooker. This can easily be doubled if you're...

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Roasted Butternut Squash Tacos

Spicy butternut squash makes a fine base for these vegetarian tacos. I'm always looking for quick and nutritious weeknight dinners...

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Crunchy Honey-Glazed Butternut Squash

I'm now required to bring this to every family gathering during the holidays because it's so awesome! Why not start a new tradition...

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Chicken Cheese Lasagna

This creamy pasta dish gives an old favorite a new twist! Three cheeses and chicken blended with the fresh taste of spinach make it...

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Ricotta Gnocchi with Spinach & Gorgonzola

When my family comes for a visit, they always ask me to make this unique dish for dinner. Homemade cheesy gnocchi is topped with a...

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