Fried Eggplant Stacks 

I usually try not to fry my veggies but every once in a while it's a nice treat! This recipe is simple garden deliciousness!! Fried eggplant, fresh tomato slices, fresh mozzarella cheese stacked up and top with fresh basil! YUM! Ingredients:  2 small eggplant sliced or 1 large fresh mozzarella 2 fresh tomatoes sliced 1/4 … Continue reading Fried Eggplant Stacks 

Skillet Ratatouille

I don't think I will ever make ratatouille without thinking of the Pixar movie! My son Bennett absolutely loves that movie Ratatouille is a French dish that typically consists of tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, squash, zucchini, onions, garlic and herbs. First the vegetables are sauteed separately and then cooked together very slowly. It can be served warm … Continue reading Skillet Ratatouille

Eggplant 

Honestly, I am not even sure if I had ever tasted an eggplant before I started gardening. I am not really sure what made me want to grow eggplant... hmmm but I am glad I do! These purple beauties are so rewarding to pull out of your squarefoot garden! They almost look fake with their … Continue reading Eggplant 

Coconut Thai Basil Shrimp Stir Fry 

It's almost the weekend! I feel like this is a perfect recipe for a Friday or Saturday night in. Who needs take out when you can make a healthy savory dish like this! OKAY we all need take out once in a while! When Kris and I lived in Michigan we ate Thai food on … Continue reading Coconut Thai Basil Shrimp Stir Fry 

Goat Cheese & Chive Roasted Vegetable Quiche

I have been wanting to make a Quiche and I had beautiful summer vegetables coming out of the garden I knew I wanted to put in it. Gorgeous deep purple eggplant, bright yellow squash, lengthy aromatic chives and plump red cherry tomatoes! These all just scream summer to me! I also knew I wanted to … Continue reading Goat Cheese & Chive Roasted Vegetable Quiche