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Easy Eggplant Parmigiana

Easy Eggplant Parmigiana That Goes a Little Rogue

By //  by Candace Sampson

Ooooh boy, Nigella Lawson stepped in it recently didn't she? I mean, how dare she suggest that you use cream in Carbonara?! The food police had a field day and not in a good way. The internet is crazy people, flat out crazy.  Not that I'm anywhere near Nigella's celebrity, but I have to tell you this Easy Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe I'm about to share goes a little rogue. Purists beware.  Before I get to the real controversial stuff though, here's why I love this Easy Eggplant …

Filed Under: Food & Drink, Recipes, Sides, Supper Tagged With: easy recipe, eggplant parmigiana, garlic bread, Gruyere cheese, Italian food, Make Ahead, meatless meals, vegetarian

Bean Burritos

By //  by Candace Sampson

We've been making these Bean Burritos from Martha Stewart's Everyday Food for years now. They are so easy to make and because they are frozen in single servings, they are great for a late night snack for someone or for me when I want something quick for lunch. These are also perfect for meatless meals. Bean Burritos 3/4 cup rice (brown or white) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions, chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 1 jalapeno chile, chopped (ribs and seeds removed, for less …

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Lemon Garlic Spaghetti

By //  by Candace Sampson

My husband was on vacation the last two weeks and took over the kitchen. This was a mixed blessing. On the plus side, he's a damn fine cook. I'm keeping him. On the negative side, his meals tend to be a little caveman-ish. You know? Meat. Lots and lots of meat. I'm a little over meat right now. So tonight I made up this Lemon Garlic Spaghetti and it was FABULOUS. Even the meat eater loved it. Lemon Garlic Spaghetti 1 lb dried spaghetti 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 lemons 7-8 basil …

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