It was a Tuesday, David was out, and I had zero energy left to think about dinner. I threw together leftover rice, soy sauce, and whatever veggies were in the fridge and the kids devoured it. 

David was skeptical about eggplant when I first made Classic Eggplant Parmesan, but that changed after his first bite. It took some trial and error to get it right — sweating the eggplant is key to avoiding sogginess. Now.....

This dish started as a way to use up leftover ingredients before my next grocery run. Tossing together chicken, spices, and canned corn turned it into a family favorite that comes together quickly on busy nights.....

After tweaking my version of a classic chickpea salad, I found the right balance of flavors.