Eggplant Cacciatore


I love using eggplant to cook. It has amazing flavor and can be used in many different ways. This recipe for Eggplant Cacciatore is incredibly easy and delicious. I state to use tomato sauce in the recipe, I used my homemade sauce (see here) and I felt it gave the recipe even more flavor. If there is a specific sauce that you like, feel free to use it. This is a perfect dish for a busy night when you need dinner pretty quick. This whole recipe took about 30 minutes to get on the table.  Continue reading “Eggplant Cacciatore”

Skillet Chicken Burrito Bowl

Burrito bowls are the ultimate in easy, plan ahead meals! You can make this Skillet Chicken Burrito Bowl and have lunch set for the week. The best part of this recipe is that it’s a one pan dish. All you need is a deep skillet and you are all set. You can also add some diced tomatoes, sour cream, pico de gallo or salsa to give it more spice.  Continue reading “Skillet Chicken Burrito Bowl”

Pacific Tequila Shrimp with Cauliflower Puree

Are you a margarita lover? Well then, I have good news for you! July 24th is National Tequila Day. Now not only is tequila good for drinking, it’s also great for cooking. This recipe for Pacific Tequila Shrimp with Cauliflower Puree comes from the immensely talented Chef Israel Reyes from the Diamante Cabo San Lucas.  Make sure you plan your next Mexico trip around this amazing chef!  Continue reading “Pacific Tequila Shrimp with Cauliflower Puree”

Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry

Summer means zucchini season. Whenever I go to the grocery store, they are practically giving them away because there are so many being grown. If you grow your own, you get to the point where you are doing everything you can to use them up. From Zucchini Bread to Zucchini Chips, you use what you can. What I love about this recipe for Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry is that it is super easy to make, it only takes one skillet, it’s also a perfect, healthy weeknight meal!  Continue reading “Chicken and Zucchini Stir Fry”

Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs with Veggies

I’ve been using a lot of chicken thighs lately as they are almost always on sale at the grocery store. I can do my staple recipe, Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Thighs, but sometimes I like something a little different. This recipe for Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs and Veggies comes out perfectly! The sauce makes everything taste incredible. The sweet potatoes and asparagus worked wonderfully for me but you can use regular potatoes or green beans if you want to try something different.  Continue reading “Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs with Veggies”