Grilled Cheese is a quick and easy lunch by itself or in combination with a bowl of soup. A classic. But sometimes you want something more than classic and the same ole, same ole. Jazz up your grilled cheese sandwich with a little something extra and it soars to the next level. Make it several somethings extra and lunch becomes legendary! To build this flavorful sandwich, use a good quality bakery bread for the foundation. We like sourdough bread for its texture, taste and because it does not impact blood sugar as much as do other breads. One of the groceries in town makes great sourdough in two sizes – a six inch diameter circle and an 8 inch circle loaf. One slice of cheese covers the smaller loaf, but the bigger one needs a slice and a half and sometimes 2 slices. I just ... [Read More]
Vegetarian
Easy Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant Parmesan is a dish Wheels likes to order when we eat out. This Easy Eggplant Parmesan is a similar version. Actually, it came about when we were leaving a workout session a couple of days ago. During the summer, people bring in excess garden produce and leave it on a table by the elevator under a “help yourself” sign. We bring in tomatoes and leave with cucumbers usually. But this time, while we were waiting, a woman walked in and laid fresh picked eggplant in the basket. On impulse I picked up one just as the elevator door opened. Wheels said hopefully, “Eggplant Parmesan?” I ‘m still a sucker for those dark chocolate eyes – what can I say. The eggplant came home with us. Peel the eggplant – just like a potato. Slice into slices not quite half an inch thick. Ours ... [Read More]
