ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 29TH, 2020
The moments of our lives may be bright with possibility, dark with fear or sadness, or even plain everyday gray, but God's glory never fades. May God's glory shine into the exciting lights, upsetting darks, and boring grays of your every day.
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Life is a special occasion!!
Hallmark
Today is National Lasagna Day which honors that dish of wide flat pasta shape and possibly one of the oldest . As with most of other types of pasta the word is a plural form. Lasagna means more than one piece of lasagna ribbon. It also refers to a dish made in several layers interspersed with layers of various ingredients.and sauces.
Lasagna originated in Italy in the region of Emilia-Romagna. A traditional lasagna Bolonessi is made of sauce, made with sauce, béchamel and Parmigiano Regigiano. In other regions outside of Italy it is common to find lasagna made with ricatta or mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce and various meats, and miscellaneous vegetables. In all cases they are oven baked. They are typically flavored with wine, garlic, onion and oregano.
If you can’t see the bright side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
We all eat, and it would be a sad waste of opportunity to eat badly.
Anna Thomas
I usually make Lasagna for Christmas Eve. It’s become a tradition over the years; And I think the last time I would have made it would have been for Christmas at DS#3’s two years ago and I made a double batch. It’s a dish that makes plenty for a crowd.
I’ve been hearing a lot about people making it with zudhinni instead of pasta noodles so I looked for a recipe to make my own. Zucchini is readily available from gardens this time of year.
No Noodle Zucchini Lasagna
2 large Zucchini , raw
1 tbsp. salt
1 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 onion
1 c. canned tomato paste
1 16 oz can tomato sauce
2 tbsp. basil
1 tbsp.oregano
1/4 c water
1 egg
1 15 oz. container ricotta cheese
2 tbsp. parsley
1 16 oz pkg spinache, chopped
1 lb muschroms
8 oz mozzarella cheese
8 oz parmesan cheeses grated
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a deep 9 by 13 inch baking pan.
Slice zucchini lengthwise into very thin slices. Sprinkle slices lightly with salt. Set aside to drain in colander
To prepare meat sauce, cook and stir ground beef and pepper in large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add in green pepper and onion, cook and stir until meat is no longer pink. Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, basil, and oregano. Adding a small amount of hot water if sauce is too thick. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer sauce for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.
Meanwhile, stir egg, ricotta and parsley together in a bowl until well combined. To assemble lasagna spread 1/2 meat sauce in to bottom of prepared pan. Then layer 1/2 the zucchini slices, 1/2 the ricotta mixture, all the spinach, followed by all the mushrooms, then 1/2 the mozzarella cheese. Repeat by layering the remaining sauce, zucchini slices, ricotta mixture and mozzarella. Spread Spread the Paremesan cheese evenly over the top and cover with foil.
Bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil. raise oven temperature to 350 degees and bake an additional 15 minus. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
This can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to bake.
Serves 8
A friend of mine gave me a bag of peaches yesterday. She’d gotten a whole box full of Georgia peaches from a truck that she’d ordered from and shared a few with me. So I suppose I’ll be having peaches for dessert today. They do need to ripen up some so we’ll see.
Today I’m going to make up my grocery list for DD to do my grocery shopping so I tried to make up a menu for the week so I’d know what to get.
Monday - Salmon patties, fresh green beans. 1 baked sweet potato
Tuesday- charred shrimp and pesto bowl.
Wednesday - Sweet Potato soup and 1 slice whole wheat bread toasted
Thursday - Cod with tomato cream sauce, steamed broccoli
Friday - chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice
Saturday - Toaster OvenTostada
Sunday - Skillet Lemon Chicken and Potatoes with Kale
I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
People who love to eat are always the best people.
Julia Child
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
8327.for lasagna, a holiday tradition at my house
8328. for zucchini and the many ways to use it
8329. for fresh peaches, mmmm good
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Almighty and eternal God,
Protect our military
as they discharge their duties
with the shield of your strength,
may the power of your love
enable them to return home in safety
that with all who love them
they may ever praise you for your loving care.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT’s
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
GOD BLESS YOU!
ADVICE FOR TODAY
You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food.
Paul Prudhomme
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
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