Layers of eggplant, cheese and tomato sauce: have I died and gone to the Wonderful World of Italian Food? No, but here on earth I’m certainly close enough! This delicious, nutritious and totally divine meatless dish is the perfect way kick-start a brand new week of hard work — and the only way to celebrate your mama (and yourself!) on Mother’s Day.

Moms, you work hard. Every day. Nonstop. All the time. Today, it’s all about you. What better way to say I love you, mama than to load up on all the feel good foods in your pantry (better yet: why not send your partner out to the store to pick up the ingredients!). This no-mess crowd favorite is a great brunch, lunch or even dinner option if you plan on hosting the whole family or just enjoying a quiet meal with your gang.

To make the meal even more rewarding (like that’s possible!), try whipping up a fresh chunky tomato sauce with tons of herbs and spices. It’ll compliment the meal and it’s an easy way to sneak extra veggies on to the plate!

We love it ’cause you can serve it with pasta, over roasted veggies or with a crisp refreshing salad on the side — the possibilities are totally endless (not to mention totally tasty, too!). The tomato and basil combination is one we all know and love. If the kids are skeptics of the eggplant, cook up some chicken on the side instead (or feel free to substitute your own

Ready to pack a little punch tonight at the dinner table? Head on over to TheNest.com for this gorgeous Tomato Basil Eggplant Parmesan recipe! (And tell a friend to try it, too!)

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Tonight, we couldn’t pick just one recipe to try — so we’re giving you six options to pull from! In the spirit of Cinco de Mayo, we are serving up some sizzlin’ and sweet mexican recipes perfect for every fiesta!

Whether you’re kicking back at home and celebrating with the kids, calling up a babysitter and headed straight to the bar for a margarita (hey, mommies deserve a break!), or relaxing with on the porch while your baby-to-be performs his own mariachi solo in your tummy, these recipes do not disappoint.

From chicken enchiladas with green chili sauce and vegetable enchiladas to brunch quesadillas and fish tacos, there’s a little something for everybody at your table to enjoy (just don’t forget without chips and guac!).

Ready to get started on these tasty, festive and absolutely fun meals? Head on over to TheNest.com to get recipe details and prepare to dine in delight. Tonight, calories don’t count — so dig in for seconds (and thirds!). We won’t tell — promise!

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It’s Sunday! Which means tomorrow is Monday. But instead of spending the day dreading the arrival of yet another workweek (seriously, how do these things creep up on us so fast?!), lets enjoy the day like it was meant to be: with food! Tonight, we’ve got a glamorous, delicious and absolutely mouthwatering meal you are your loved ones will go crazy for. We’re making  Lamb Sliders with Tzatziki and the recipe sounds absolutely unbelievable!

Ready to try it out? Head on over to TheNest.com to get the Lamb Sliders With Tzatziki recipe! And tell us how much you love it!

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Thinking that because spring has finally sprung (or has it?), it’s high time you tuck your slow-cooker back in the closet? Think again! You don’t need to ditch your favorite sous chef because the warmer weather is on its way in — in fact, now’s as good a time as any to use your lean, mean slow cooking machine.

Tonight, we’ve got a menu so satisfying you might even make it twice! Love steak? Love tacos? Us, too! These succulent slow cooked steak tacos look so divine that my mouth is watering just thinking about making them!

Ready to try out the recipe? Head on over to TheNest.com to try out these steak tacos tonight!

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Getting tired of cooking the same ole’ thing in the kitchen? Us, too. Which is why we’re breaking with tradition and breaking out the grill this weekend!

Though it might be chilly outside, we’ve got our sights firmly set on spring — and this recipe does not disappoint! These lemon chicken kebabs with gremolata are refreshing, tasty, easy to make and even easier to cook! Spice it up a little bit and toss in a few great grilling veggies — squash, zucchini, onions, peppers, mushrooms — to round out the meal! Whip up a salad as a side pairing, to keep the meal light and satisfying (without the guilt), or pop in some oven fries and cook them until they’re crisp with perfection!

Well, what’re you waiting for? Get grillin’! Check out the Lemon Chicken Kebab With Gremolata recipe from TheNest.com.

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Juicy and Sweet Hawaiian Chicken Panini

There is basically nothing as delicious a breakfast for dinner, amirite or amirite?

Thus, I proudly present you with this lovely and perfect recipe sure to have mouth’s watering!  Once you whip together this spinach strata,  prepare: your tots will clean their plates, your husband will offer to help you clean the table, hell — even your neighbors will be knocking down your door for the recipe!

But the best part? It’s quick, easy to make and doesn’t require a long shopping list. Swap out the veggies for your household favorites and slice up your cheese of choice! Enjoy your Sunday, mama! And get ready to dine in delight!

Head on over to TheNest.com to get this golden spinach strata recipe!

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Get ready to lick  your lips in delicious delight!

We’ve got a recipe so scrumptious — so tasty — and so perfect that we just had to put it on our menus this week! Succulent (and sweet!) Hawaiian chicken panini’s are the must-have for your Sunday dinner, just trust us on this one, okay? Okay, good.

You’re going to want to try them, so why not kick start the beginning of another workweek with something your taste buds will savor? Kids will love it, in-law’s will love it, your husband will beg for more pineapple and it’s easy to prepare! If that’s not music to your ears, then I just don’t know what is!

Here’s the recipe, folks: Try these palate pleasing Hawaiian chicken panini tonight! And please, tell us how they turn out!

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There’s no doubt about it, y’all, everybody loves dinner. What everybody does not love? Planning the meal, deciding what to have, going to the grocery store and cooking it. Especially on Sundays. Sundays are a day of “rest” (AKA filled with running around, playing with your kids, or taking care of some serious nesting if you’re planning for your baby), and so planning out a big meal isn’t always top of our priority list.

But, praise be — our easy dinner prayers have been answered and if you’re in possession of a slow cooker, you better listen up! There’s no better way to kick off Sunday than by preparing a meal in the slow cooker, right? Right. And there’s no better way to celebrate Sunday than by feasting on some of our favorite Italian fare. Tonight’s menu? Cheesy ravioli casserole.

This simple, delicious and lovable classic will have every belly in your house satisfied (and asking for seconds!). If you’re feeling super creative, pick up a loaf of garlic bread and put together a quick salad. We absolutely love this quick dinner fix and the easy clean up, too!

So, ready to try it? Head on over to TheNest.com to get the cheesy ravioli casserole recipe!

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