Main Dishes

Tuscan Beans and Rice

According to the notes app on my phone, I created this dish on Jan. 18, 2016. I was watching an old episode of Rachael Ray’s 30 Minute Meals and she was trying to make a money-saving dinner of beans and rice. Her version was a spin on Louisiana Creole dirty rice. The whole premise of the show was that few things are as cheap as beans and…

One Sheet Crispy Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan has to be one of my favorite Italian dishes, but I’m really picky about the thickness of the eggplant. I’ve perfected the version that takes multiple hours and it often makes an appearance at special occasions. In fact, it takes so long to make that I always go ahead and make double so that I can freeze it for later. There’s something…