Sliced Tomato & Eggplant Parmesan Casserole
Everything is basically sliced in this casserole (hence the name) and the result is both pretty and delicious! This version of a well-known dish skips breading for a healthier result, …
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Grilled Eggplant Steaks with Garlic and Basil
You'd never know it now, but I used to be one of those people who didn't love eggplant. My exposure to it was mostly in the form of a poorly …
Creamy Roasted Eggplant Soup
This Creamy Roasted Eggplant Soup is a celebration of Mediterranean flavors, blending the smoky richness of roasted eggplant with aromatic spices and bright citrus notes. The humble eggplant, native to …
Eggplant Rollatini with Spinach
Whenever Italian food is mentioned, it’s almost always the case that pasta is the first thing that comes to mind—and I don’t blame you! Indeed, there’s a wide variety of …
What to Plant in February in Zones 7-8
February in zones 7-8 brings average temperatures ranging from 25°F to 45°F (-4°C to 7°C), with those teasing warm spells that hint at spring around the corner. While your garden …
What to Plant in February in Zones 4-6
February in zones 4-6 means we're still firmly in winter's grip, with temperatures swinging from a teeth-chattering -20°F to an occasionally hopeful 35°F. While your garden beds might still be …
How to Make a Mediterranean Herb Box Garden for Greek Cooking
Taramasalata, Tzatziki, Moussaka, Avgolemono...if you know these dishes and don't think I just swore at you in another language, then prepare to be inspired. Having an herb garden makes it …
What is My USDA Planting Zone?
The mysterious USDA planting zone (aka plant hardiness zone) isn't all that mysterious once you get to know it. It's like the overlooked love interest in every 80's RomCom. Always …
Attack of the Mutant Vegetables: The 6 Weirdest Vegetable Mutations
The first time I saw the mutant vegetables, I was scared. It was like a horror scene out of "The Walking Dead" or something. But then it hit me: Those …
What to Plant in July in USDA Zones 7-8
July in USDA zone 7-8 is when the mercury climbs higher than a cat on a hot tin roof, and the humidity makes you feel like you're wearing a wet …
