Caponata is a traditional Sicilian eggplant dish made with sautéed vegetables, vinegar, capers, and raisins. Think of it as Sicily’s version of ratatouille, but with a sweet and sour twist. This version was given to me by Gaetano Valente, an Italian chef and caterer, and it’s perfection—with olive-oil-soaked eggplant, just the right mix of sweet, […] The post Caponata appeared first on Once Upon a Chef.| Once Upon a Chef
This watermelon feta salad is a standout - pretty, delicious, and a wonderful way to highlight seasonal ingredients.| Once Upon a Chef
This fresh corn salsa is a quick, flavor-packed mash-up of Chipotle’s roasted chile corn salsa and fresh tomato salsa—perfect for topping salads, burrito bowls, and tacos at home. While it’s not an exact copycat, it brings that signature Chipotle-style flavor with sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, zesty citrus, and a touch of jalapeño heat. It comes […] The post Fresh Corn Salsa appeared first on Once Upon a Chef.| Once Upon a Chef
This is my copycat version of the chicken from Chipotle—and it couldn’t be easier. There’s no marinating required; just rub the chicken with a bold, smoky spice blend and bake it in a hot oven. Like the chicken at Chipotle, it’s not meant to be served on its own—it’s more of a flavorful base for […] The post Copycat Chipotle Chicken appeared first on Once Upon a Chef.| Once Upon a Chef
If you’re after oven-baked potato wedges that are actually golden and crispy—not pale and soft like so many turn out—this recipe is for you. The trick is to quickly boil the potatoes first, just long enough to soften them and rough up the edges so they crisp up nicely in the oven. From there, you […] The post Crispy Potato Wedges appeared first on Once Upon a Chef.| Once Upon a Chef
Spice up your dinner routine with this quick and easy blackened chicken—perfectly seasoned, juicy, and ready in no time!| Once Upon a Chef