Dinner

The Farmers Market Find That Started It All Sunday morning at our local farm market, I spotted a pile of slender Japanese eggplants so glossy they looked lacquered. One gentle squeeze told me everything I needed to know: firm, seedless, and ready to soak up flavor. I grabbed six without hesitation. On the drive home, I did a quick scroll for inspiration and landed on a simple roasted Japanese eggplant recipe from MasterClass ( link here ) — miso-glazed, twenty minutes in the

A full Halloween dinner that’s festive, blood-sugar-friendly, and full of flavor — from appetizers to dessert! Halloween always nudges me toward playful creativity in the kitchen — not with candy overload or sugar highs, but with dishes that make people smile while staying true to the way we like to eat. This dinner party menu full of Halloween recipes is a balance of cozy, nourishing, and just a little bit cheeky. Click menu items below to jump to recipe. At-a-Glance Hallowe

Crispy Italian comfort, reimagined for modern kitchens. A fresh take on a classic Sometimes the best comfort food starts with tradition — and then takes a little detour. This Crispy Mediterranean Chicken Milanese  reimagines the Italian favorite with global swicy (sweet + spicy) flair. The marinade infuses umami depth from miso or anchovy paste and just the right amount of heat from Calabrian chili or gochujang. The coating is crisp, nutty, and golden from lupin flakes, Parme

Comfort food meets global flavor — a modern, protein-rich spin on a classic. When the weather turns cool, I always crave cozy dinners — the kind that fill your kitchen with warmth and depth. But this fall, I wanted to take comfort food somewhere new. This Sweet & Spicy Italian Fusion Meatloaf  layers all the nostalgic satisfaction of a traditional meatloaf with international flair: balsamic sweetness, Calabrian heat, savory umami from fish sauce, and the bright herbal notes o

There’s nothing quite like a pot of bone broth simmering away, filling the kitchen with the kind of aroma that feels like a warm hug. Whether you’re craving comfort, healing, or just a flavorful base for your favorite soups and stews, bone broth is a timeless staple—and the best part? It’s incredibly easy to make at home, especially with the help of a slow cooker. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to build a nourishing, rich broth using a variety of bones, veggie scraps

Hey there, dear friends! I’m so excited to share this Mediterranean Salmon Bowl, a recipe close to my heart thanks to my wonderful...

Warm up with this hearty Mediterranean-Style Lentil Soup, a nourishing twist on a classic, inspired by Nisha Vora’s luxurious Vegan Red...