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Affordable and versatile, eggplant is a great low carb Summer vegetable

When in season we eat it as a crispy snack, a low carb dip, and as a meat substitute. It’s especially great in Italian dishes like eggplant lasagna or this keto eggplant Parmesan recipe. While chicken Parmesan is the standard, eggplant’s somewhat meaty texture makes it a great stand-in. Jump to Recipe THIS POST INCLUDES AFFILIATE LINKS TO SHARE THE THINGS I LOVE. Who doesn’t like stacks of crispy eggplant coated in keto breading, topped with Marinara, fresh Mozzarella cheese, basil, and Parmesan? My family loves it! To Salt or Not To Salt? Although I found it unnecessary to salt the sliced eggplant in my keto eggplant lasagna recipe, I did salt the eggplant for this recipe. The difference being...

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Mamma Mia! Here we go again with more recipes to take your family on an adventure at your own dining table

This time the destination is the sunny Mediterranean! Sometimes it seems like the COVID-19 lockdown goes On and On and On. Saying So Long to quarantine sure would make us Dancing Queens. For now The Name of the Game is to help flatten the curve, so that next year maybe we can safely say Happy New Year from Santorini. In the meantime, go Head Over Heels for these 15 recipes to help you escape to the Mediterranean. These dishes are easy enough for anyone to make; you won’t have to send an SOS over them. You can be a Super Trouper by fighting the virus and staying inside while taking your family on a culinary vacation. They’ll be saying Gimme!...

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2020-05-15

A cheesy Easy Chicken Parmesan recipe that’s baked and not fried. Only 5 ingredients needed to make this delicious classic, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal! This Easy Chicken Parmesan recipe (aka chicken parmigiana) is a classic recipe that’ll become a family favorite. When it comes to hearty and delicious main dishes, this one has to be a hall of famer. Now I’ve made it even easier to make, with just 5 key ingredients. Why this is so good An easy take on a delicious classic, only five ingredients. Paired up with spaghetti for a complete meal. Looks fantastic with minimal effort, great for guests! Baked not fried, for a healthier twist. Ingredients Spaghetti – you can use gluten free or whole...

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2020-05-04

Make a Chicago deep dish pizza at home, in a skillet and with just 6 ingredients (pantry staples)! Skip the takeaway this pizza night and serve up this delicious and easy to make pizza. Pizza night is always something we look forward to, but this week I decided to ditch the takeout and serve up this homemade deep dish pizza instead. Super easy to make, and spoiler alert, it was a huge hit! How To Make Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza Be sure to scroll down to get the full recipe! Prep: Brush the skillet with olive oil and roll the frozen bread dough in it to cover it. Let the dough thaw at room temperature. Pre heat the oven....

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As soon as the weather turns cool, I grab the cozy sweaters and start cooking the comfort food, like this Classic Baked Ziti

It’s rich and gooey with its layers of pasta, homemade red sauce with Italian sausage, and three types of melty cheese. Total comfort in a bowl. And the best part is that Baked Ziti is not fussy. You don’t have to worry about delicate sheet pasta or getting your layers perfect. It’s freeform, messy goodness at its best! Classic Baked Ziti with Sausage Can I Use a Different Pasta Shape? If you can’t find ziti (a smooth, tubular shaped pasta), you can substitute penne or rigatoni in this recipe. Rigatoni is the most similar to ziti, the only difference being that it has a ridges and is slightly shorter and wider.  Can I Add Vegetables to Baked Ziti? Yes! I...

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