dinner

Seasonal

Hey there!

I recently bought and cooked two seasonal food items. Huzzah! Both of them came from a wee little fruit stand about 1 minute from campus.

First up: Spaghetti squashI cut the squash in half and cooked one side. I brushed it with olive oil, sprinkled it with salt and pepper, and microwaved it (lazy) for about 7 minutes in 1/4 cup of water. I scraped the squash out with a fork and topped it with spaghetti sauce. My thoughts: I wish I would have roasted it!

Up next: PumpkinI bought a pie pumpkin, peeled and cut it, and roasted it for 45 minutes at 375* with olive oil, salt, and cinnamon. My thoughts: It was amazing.

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Other random things:

I was working on a school project that required me to include some old pictures. I asked my mom to help me find some and she found this gem…..I actually blended in with the wall. Don’t ask me why I was wearing a cow sweatsuit (I’m lactose intolerant LOL) that says “I’m udderly adorable.” Oh my.

Pittsburgh has some of the craziest weather. Yesterday it was in the 80’s and I actually saw snow in the forecast for next week. What?!

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Bible verse of the day: All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Mom’s Chili

I know, it’s August. My mom’s chili is just so tasty that we eat it year-round. It’s a simple recipe, but I promise it won’t disappoint!

Mom’s Chili

Ingredients:
1lb ground beef or turkey
1 Tbs olive oil
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 onion (yellow or red), chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 can (28-ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (28 ounces) tomato puree
2 cans (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions:
1. Heat olive oil on medium high in a large dutch oven. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook until browned. Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are slightly soft, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer for an hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with corn bread and enjoy!!