Who says meatballs have to have meat? After being roasted in the oven, the eggplant takes on a meaty, hearty flavor that is an excellent foundation for “meatballs.” In addition, I flavor them with the traditional basil, garlic, and bread crumbs (whole wheat, in this case). I do have one other unusual twist up my sleeve, though: I add some smashed white beans for texture and an extra boost of protein. Pair these meatballs with your favorite marinara sauce and I bet no one will even know the difference!
Cupcake Recipe: Preheat oven to 350° F. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. Beat ¾ cup butter and ⅔ cup sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and yogurt until blended. Alternately fold in flour mixture and apple butter, beginning and ending with flour. Fold in the chopped apples. Fill cupcake liners ¾ full. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cupcakes bounce back when touched.
From Debbie Matenopolous' cookbook, "It's All Greek To Me" Here is my family’s secret recipe for the best Baklava ever. Rolling it this way, as opposed to baking it in a flat pan, ensures a light flakiness and just the right amount of the honey syrup running throughout. Around the holiday season, when I was growing up, my mom would make big batches of this so that my sister, my brother, and I could give platters of it to our teachers. Needless to say, every new school year, teachers were very excited to see one of the Matenopoulos kids on their class rosters!
