Pasta-Free Eggplant Lasagna with Mozzarella and Tomatoes

If you’re looking to cut down on the carbs or simply want to try a different way of making lasagna, this recipe is for you. I used a few large eggplant slices in place of pasta resulting in a healthier, lighter lasagna that’s still satisfying and flavorful. And since I’m using fresh tomato slices there’s no need to make a separate sauce!

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Crispy Kale Chips Baked with Parmesan Cheese

I use kale a lot in my cooking and I usually pick up a bunch or two when I’m at the store. It’s packed with vitamins and other nutrients. I like to use it raw in green smoothies or cook into soups or stews like my Lentils and Brown Rice dish. If kale is too tough for your palate, try eating it as crispy chips. Besides being a very healthy snack, it’s way easier than making potato chips yourself. Try it out, they’re delicious and super crunchy!

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Dijon Mustard and Herb Roasted Potatoes

Oven roasted potatoes are one of the easiest side dishes to prepare. And they pretty much work with almost any main course. There are so many different variations but this one is really simple using ingredients you already have in your kitchen.

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Baked Eggplant Casseroles with Tomato and Mozzarella Slices

Looking back at my recent posts, there have been quite a few one-pot meals. I enjoy preparing and coming up with new creations and hope that my readers find them just as useful as I do. This particular dish can be prepared in many different ways, such as layering each ingredient lasagna-style and baking it in a large pan or how I prepared it using ramekins for individual portions. But no matter how it’s cooked, it will taste delicious!

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Lentils and Brown Rice – A Healthy and Comforting One-Pot Dish

One of my favorite staples I have in the kitchen is lentils and I usually rely on a lentil dish if I’m not sure what to cook for dinner. Besides being very healthy, lentils are really versatile and can be served at any temperature, whether it’s a hot soup or a cold salad. This time I made a simple, hearty stew-like dish to ring in the fall season.

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