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Feb 17
2 min

Need a Cheap and Easy Family Meal? Try a Zucchini and Tex-Mex Casserole Bake

I had no idea what to call this dish. It's a combination of multiple things and includes a cheesy zucchini bottom layer topped with a savory blend of ground beef and Tex-Mex spices. The casserole is easy, full of lots of great vegetables and protein, and it will serve a crowd. The spices are mild to accommodate those who don't care for spicy foods. If you like heat, you may want to serve hot peppers on the side. The dish makes a great family meal with leftovers for lunch

Oct 12, 2021
3 min

What to Make With Eggplant? Mediterranean Vegetable-Beef Bake

If your garden (or market) is full of eggplant, try this favorite dish of mine. It's a little like like the Greek dish, only easier, faster, and, I think, lighter and better tasting. The vegetable-beef bake includes plenty of eggplant as well as other late summer vegetables. Garlic and warm spices add an impressive savory-sweet-smoky flavor, and chickpeas provide protein as well as a bit of creamy nuttiness to the dish. I usually chop the vegetables in advance, mix them w

Jul 16, 2021
2 min

What to Make With Lots of Zucchini That's Not Bread: Easy Tex-Mex Bake

This is a favorite, easy "meal in a dish" that tastes great and makes a lot. The Tex-Mex Bake includes a cheesy zucchini bottom layer topped with a savory blend of ground beef and Tex-Mex spices. The spices are mild to accommodate those who don't care for spicy foods. If you like heat, you may want to serve hot peppers on the side. The dish makes a fantastic, tasty way to serve an informal meal to company. Feel free to garnish the casserole with chopped cilantro, sour cr

Jun 1, 2021
2 min

Too Tired to Cook Dinner? Make Tex-Mex Turkey Taco Burgers with Vegetables and Rice in Your Skillet

Sometimes it's hard to get enthusiastic about making dinner when you're tired from work and other obligations. Leftovers would be great--if there were any--and take-out food is expensive and not very good for you. So, sometimes you just need something you can make quickly and easily, and that's tasty without being too foufou/gourmet. For me, turkey taco burgers fit the bill. Made with inexpensive, lean ground turkey, the burgers cook on the stove top in minutes. Yes, the

Jan 16, 2019
2 min

Quick, Cheap, and Low Cleanup Fajitas Dinner

I posted this recipe months ago (okay, more than a year ago), but I decided to update it and repost it. The recipe is a favorite because it's an easy way to make fajitas, doesn’t require a lot of cleanup, and will help you get a great dinner on the table faster and for far less money than ordering takeout food. After you put the chicken and vegetable mixture in to the oven, slice some zucchini in half lengthwise—like snakes—sprinkle on some lemon pepper and mist the zucchin

Dec 20, 2018
6 min

In the Advent Kitchen -- December 20

Romaine Salad Turkey Pastitsio Zucchini Whole-wheat Walnut Bread Lemon Bars or Nut Crescents By God’s amazing grace, we do indeed have many good things to eat. Tonight’s menu easily can be shared with others. The romaine salad is simple and can be made ahead and tossed when you’re ready. The turkey pastitsio, like lasagna, has several steps, but it’s easy to do. You can, if you like, assemble it a day ahead or early in the morning and then bake it before dinner. The past

Dec 14, 2018
6 min

In the Advent Kitchen -- December 14

Quick Black Bean Soup Southwestern Casserole Zucchini Corn Muffins Mexican Wedding Cake Let’s look southward for today’s menu and celebrate one of the many cultures that have brought incredible gifts to our country. The meal is great to share and easy to prepare ahead of time. The black bean soup is ready in about 20 minutes, and it’s loaded with flavor and healthy ingredients. The taste actually improves if you make it ahead and re-warm it later. Southwestern Casserole i

Dec 6, 2018
5 min

In the Advent Kitchen -- December 6

Tomato-Cucumber Salad Pomegranate Chicken Bulgur Baked Zucchini Strawberry-Avocado Torte Tonight let’s forego a standby dinner of takeout or frozen pizza and trade it for something much better. To start, try a simple tomato and cucumber salad. You will be surprised at how good a few simple ingredients mixed together can be. Then follow with Pomegranate Chicken. The sweet-tangy sauce glistening on the economical but tender chicken thighs will awaken taste buds long rendere

Aug 18, 2018
3 min

Mediterranean Vegetable-Beef Bake

This dish is a little unusual, but, if you like moussaka, you'll probably like Mediterranean Vegetable-Beef Bake--particularly because it's easier, faster, and, I think, lighter and better tasting. It includes plenty of eggplant and other summer vegetables. Garlic and warm spices add an impressive savory-sweet-smoky flavor, and chickpeas provide protein as well as a bit of creamy nuttiness to the dish. I usually chop the vegetables in advance, mix them with their accompany

Jun 26, 2018
2 min

Need a Cheap and Easy Family Meal? Try a Zucchini and Tex-Mex Casserole Bake

Jun 13, 2018
2 min

Midweek Marvel: Turkey Taco Burgers with Vegetables and Rice

This is a midweek marvel because sometimes it's hard to get enthusiastic about making dinner when you're tired from work and/or various other activities. Like cutting the grass when it's hot and humid outside. Leftovers would be great--if there were any. So anything you make would be a wonder, and something quick, easy, and tasty would be best. Turkey Taco Burgers fit the bill. Made with inexpensive, lean ground turkey, they cook on the stove top in minutes. Yes, the tu

Jun 8, 2018
2 min

Low Fat Turkey-Stuffed Eggplant and Zucchini

So, how many food bloggers have instances in which their family members scarf down their recipes before the bloggers can take the photos of the food? It happens routinely at my house. Okay, not so much the eating, but the plate-serving and sitting at the table poised and ready (wait, that fork has something suspiciously clinging to it...). My husband was hungry, the food was set out and looked ready for dinner, a spatula and plates were nearby...most important, I didn't te

Apr 21, 2018
1 min

Almost Instant Vegetable Side Dish: Sesame Zucchini

Okay, it's not instant, but it is fast to prepare and mostly hands off. The zucchini cooks in the microwave in 3-6 minutes. It's good, simple, and tastes fresh. The sesame seeds add a pleasant crunch. What's not to like? Microwave Sesame Zucchini -- Serves 2-4 2 medium zucchini, washed, trimmed, and cut in half lengthwise into 2 long slices 1/2 teaspoon of lemon pepper 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons of sesame seeds Place the zucchini on a microwave-saf

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