This Mediterranean sauce really fits the bill tonight. Its rich, chunky texture and flavor begs a second helping, which is of little concern: it’s a healthy sauce.
It would also be wonderful served over couscous or farro; I’ve always enjoyed eggplant sauces quite spicy, but I’ll leave that to your discretion.
I often regard fresh basil as more of a main ingredient rather than a small bit of seasoning to add at the end; this recipe is no exception. I’m always happy to find large packages of very fresh basil leaves prominently displayed (at a reasonable price) when shopping at Hiller’s.
Eggplant is a sponge for oil; you may find it easier to spray the eggplant with cooking oil spray before roasting it. I prefer the flavor of poured oil to sprayed, but I’ll admit the spray option works well for coating certain vegetables, eggplant in particular, before roasting.
This morning we woke up to the first real snow of the year––good thing I’d purchased a chicken. The following is a recipe I’ve been tweaking each winter when the snow flies; this year I added a cup of dry lentils to the rice. Below, you’ll find a slide show I made several years ago after … Full recipe post »
Coming off a four-week, super-intense editing of my next book, “The Welcome Home Diner”, a contemporary novel about two women opening a diner on Detroit’s east side. I get why writers isolate themselves during the process. I was assigned a well-seasoned editor determined to squeeze the best book that she could out of me. The verdict will be in the hands of … Full recipe post »
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The Ruby of the Sea
Secrets, lies and passions in the past collide with those in the present in this disturbing but satisfying tale. Visit my Author Website for more information.
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Cousins Addie and Samantha decide to risk it all with a culinary career that starts with renovating a vintage diner in a depressed area of Detroit. There’s just one little snag in their vision...
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