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Garlic Parmesan Baked Eggplant Recipe

September 12, 2018 by Anna 176 Comments

Garlic Parmesan Baked Eggplant – crispy baked, not fried, eggplant with garlic Parmesan breading. A delicious way to enjoy this fall vegetable!

If you enjoy eggplant, you may want to try my One Pot Chicken Ratatouille recipe of the easy, vegetarian Eggplant Lasagna.

Eggplant is in season and I am going to show you one of my favorite dishes with this vegetable. It’s easy and can be served as an appetizer, side dish or used in main dishes, like Eggplant Parmesan. The garlicky Parmesan breading makes for a perfectly crispy coating even though the eggplant is baked and not fried.

If I am not roasting vegetables, I make my simple two-ingredient breading and bake them in the oven till crispy. No frying required! I used this method in my Baked Artichoke Hearts recipe and my Best Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower recipe. It’s amazing!

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe

January 1, 2018 by Anna 42 Comments

Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets Recipe – healthier option for a kid-friendly dinner! Easy homemade chicken nuggets, breaded and baked in an air fryer.

I serve these nuggets with Sweet Potato Fries and Instant Pot Mac and Cheese for a kid-friendly dinner.

If your plan for the new year is to eat healthier or find ways to make your favorite dishes lighter, I have a recipe just for you. Chicken nuggets baked to perfection in the air fryer is my new favorite way to make them! Fresh chicken breast, cut into nuggets, seasoned, dipped in melted butter and then in breadcrumbs and baked for 9 minutes in the air fryer without any oil is bound to be a hit with kids and adults!

AIR FRYER CHICKEN NUGGETS

This healthier Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets option is great to make ahead too! Simply make a double batch and freeze half once completely cooled. Then use as you would with store-bought nuggets. So easy!

Whole Wheat Yogurt Banana Bread with Cinnamon

August 20, 2014 by Anna

Whole Wheat Yogurt Banana Bread with Cinnamon – healthier version of your favorite quick bread! This banana bread is so good, it will be devoured quickly! Great way to use those overripe bananas!

I can’t go to a grocery store without buying bananas. My kids love them, especially our 3-year-old son. He asks for a banana at least once a day! 🙂 That means it’s not that easy for me to save some for my baking projects. During our last grocery shopping, I made sure to get some extra so I could finally make this bread for the blog.

This may look like a plain banana bread but let me tell you, there is nothing plain about it! It’s a healthier version of the most popular quick bread. It’s made with whole wheat flour and plain yogurt! I love making healthier versions of our favorite food! Especially when there is no sacrifice in flavor and texture.