The Doctor of Aleppo and Eggplant and Tomato Stew with Pomegranate Molasses

The Doctor of Aleppo is a new offering by Dan Mayland and the current stop on the TLC Book Tour. This is a beautifully written tale of the Syrian civil war and those who found themselves in the middle of it, by birth and by circumstance. The novel inspired me to make this beautiful vegetarian stew. . . . → Read More: The Doctor of Aleppo and Eggplant and Tomato Stew with Pomegranate Molasses

Grilled Eggplant-Tomato Pitas

Well, we are definitely back from the lake (and have been for some time).

I am still enjoying my time off at home (which is coming to an end soon), but I did have to start working and tweaking and modding the master schedule so students can get the classes the need/want. This is a . . . → Read More: Grilled Eggplant-Tomato Pitas

Morroccan Tagine with Roasted Eggplant and Zucchini

A warming recipe for a winter’s day AND November’s Secret Recipe Club post. . . . → Read More: Morroccan Tagine with Roasted Eggplant and Zucchini

Alone in the kitchen with leftover eggplant…

The title of this post is an allusion to an essay in Laurie Colwin’s book Home Cooking, a book that Cook the Books Club recently featured. Colwin’s ‘s essay is actually entitled “Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant” and I referenced it in my latest CTB post.

This recipe is another homage to the . . . → Read More: Alone in the kitchen with leftover eggplant…

Eggplant Parmesan and True Confessions

I am spilling my guts and sharing a recipe for Eggplant Parm. . . . → Read More: Eggplant Parmesan and True Confessions

Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Pasta Sauce

Really tasty pasta sauce recipe. . . . → Read More: Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Pasta Sauce

Rustic Roasted Eggplant Dip

Recipe for Rustic Roasted Eggplant Dip with Fresh Herbs . . . → Read More: Rustic Roasted Eggplant Dip

Cookbook review: The Noom Kitchen

As I continue with the cookbook reviews (Best of 2024), I keep getting gobsmacked by how unhip I have become. I’m out of the loop on so many things. My only saving grace is that I work with two thirty-somethings and one twenty-something so they will sometimes point out things I should know to stay . . . → Read More: Cookbook review: The Noom Kitchen

A Big Fat Greek Salad and three films for Movies & Munchies

Camilla, the Movies & Munchies host for April, gave us plenty of choices. We could choose any three of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding movies. I decided to re-watch the first one and dive into the other two which I had not seen.

 

Number 1 (2002):

I had seen the original one . . . → Read More: A Big Fat Greek Salad and three films for Movies & Munchies

Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon, a review

I’m fast and furiously trying to finish up 2023 strong with my “best of” cookbook reviews. Today’s feature is a massive book but well worth the read—Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon. And the recipes? They sound phenomenal.

About the book:

ONE OF BON APPETIT‘S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR • The acclaimed author of To . . . → Read More: Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon, a review