Tag Archives: dinner recipes
Tortilla Soup
Every year around this time, I find myself craving tortilla soup. It’s simple, warming, and spicy. It’s the perfect thing to make after Thanksgiving when you never want to cook again but you also don’t want to eat leftovers or … Continue reading
Eggplant Parmesan
Believe it or not, I’m not a huge fan of eggplant. It seems weird, given that I love most vegetables, but eggplant has always been on my “meh” list. I think it has to do with the texture. I like … Continue reading
Lasagna Roll-Ups
I love lasagna as much as the next person, but sometimes I get frustrated when it comes apart. I don’t have the patience to let it sit for a while after it comes out of the oven, so I usually … Continue reading
Pomegranate-Glazed Chicken
I’ve wanted to make roasted chicken for a long, long time. It all started a year ago when I watched Season 5 of “The Mind of a Chef,” a brilliant PBS documentary narrated by the late, great Anthony Bourdain. Season … Continue reading
Skillet Okra
Okra is one of my favorite vegetables to cook with in the fall. I love the way it looks like little stars when you cut it and I love how it tastes. It sounds kind of weird but okra *tastes* … Continue reading
Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
It doesn’t really feel like fall in St. Louis yet. The trees are changing colors and the sidewalks are full of leaves, but temperatures hover around 85 degrees F every day. Still, farmers’ markets are full of fall produce so … Continue reading