Revisiting Rome: Baked Eggplant Parmesan with Homemade Tomato Sauce

It was our third day in Rome and we were exhausted. And hungry. My mom is a notoriously picky eater. As the group leader, I was unofficially tasked with not only guiding us through the city, but finding affordable, non-touristy places to eat that would make my picky mom and equally picky sister, happy. We …

Meatless Mondays: Grain-Free Baked Falafel Patties, Roasted Garlic Hummus, and Tomato-Cucumber Salad

It's Lebanese mezze gone wild! Okay, less wild and more, quietly appealing, especially to those not eating grains or have a gluten sensitivity. I'm an equal opportunist and I believe that everyone has the right to enjoy these delicious classics. But really, I love Lebanese food. I mean, like, LOVE. There is this place I …