chicken and pepper ragout

An Easy Braised Chicken & Pepper

From late spring through mid-summer, the abundance of peppers triggers our cooking creativity. Although my kids enjoy eating raw vegetables, I always make them try recipes from other cultures. This Braised Chicken & Pepper is a twisted version of the Hungarian Chicken Paprikash. What is a ragout? Ragout is a …

eggplant &Cheese Casserole

An Easy Summer Eggplant & Cheese Casserole

This Cheese & Eggplant Casserole is an inspiration from the Italian eggplant parmesan. My family is not a big fan of eggplant, but now and then, we add it to our menu. One summer day, we were brainstorming what to make for dinner. My daughter was craving something cheesy, and …

tomatoes and eggs tajine

A Quick Tomato & Eggs Tajine

This tomato and eggs tajine is one of the quickest summer dishes to make. It is a great brunch or lunch meal. It can also become a finger-licking dinner with the addition of meatballs. Vine ripe tomatoes For an urban homesteader, this dish could be the most satisfying summer meal. …

Greek Moussaka

A Healthy Version of Greek Moussaka

Every summer, I look forward to making this delicious eggplant recipe for dinner, Greek Moussaka. It is one of the few recipes where we get to enjoy our least favorite vegetable, eggplant. However, to make it fit our anti-inflammatory and clean eating lifestyle, I had to create a healthy version …