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

Something from Nothing by Alison Roman

I found and made the Toasted Rice Pilaf with Walnuts & Dates along with Crushed-Olive Chicken with Turmeric. SOOOOO good. This is a great cookbook. . . . → Read More: Something from Nothing by Alison Roman

Six Seasons of Pasta by Joshua McFadden and Sausage and Tomatoes

Lots of ragus, pasta dishes and pasta salads to choose from. I mad his Sausage & Tomatoes with orecchiette. I also whipped up one of the salad dressings in the book. . . . → Read More: Six Seasons of Pasta by Joshua McFadden and Sausage and Tomatoes

Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor by Hetty Lui McKinnon

I’m playing catch up with some of the “best of” cookbooks from 2025. Hetty Lui McKinnon has done it again with Linger.

About the book:

ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2025: The Washington Post, The Strategist, Bon Appétit, The Boston Globe, Slate, Serious Eats, and Saveur“Hetty McKinnon doesn’t write great vegetarian recipes, she just writes great recipes.”

—Nigella LawsonIn her . . . → Read More: Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor by Hetty Lui McKinnon