Italian Grilled Eggplant with Basil and Parsley Recipe

Ingredients 1 eggplant, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Instructions Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Brush eggplant lightly with olive oil on both sides. Stir together … Read more

Basic Tomato Sauce Recipe

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small onion diced 2 cloves garlic minced 28 ounces can whole tomatoes with juices ½ teaspoon dried basil 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped salt & pepper to taste Instructions Combine olive oil and onion over medium heat. Cook until onions start to soften. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Gently mash the tomatoes with your hands and add to the pan with juices. Stir … Read more

Easy Caprese Chicken Recipe

Ingredients 2 slices bacon 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts boneless-skinless, about 5 oz each 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 cloves garlic minced 1 tablespoon butter 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated fresh basil for serving Instructions Fry bacon in a 10″ skillet until crisp. Remove bacon and reserved drippings. Season chicken with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Heat bacon drippings over medium … Read more

Chef John’s Meatless Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound fresh white mushrooms, finely chopped 1 pinch salt 1 tablespoon butter ½ cup finely chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup quick-cooking oats 1 ounce very finely shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese ½ cup bread crumbs ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, packed 2 eggs, divided 1 teaspoon salt … Read more

Instant Pot Pasta (Regular & Gluten-Free Noodles) Recipe

Ingredients 1 pound pasta water salt Instructions REGULAR OR WHOLE WHEAT PASTA: If using spaghetti noodles, break them into thirds and add them to the pot in a criss-cross manner, to help prevent them from sticking together as they cook. For other types of short-cut pasta, you can just pour the noodles into the pot. Add in … Read more