Summer Squash Parmesan Crisps

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As soon as the temperatures rise, and the smell of fresh cut of grass is in the air, I am reminded of enjoying fresh, savory vegetables from my parent's wonderful garden. Fresh squash is synonymous with summertime to me.

I recently picked up some wonderful goodies from my husband's grandparents. So, I thought I would put those goodies to use and share this savory and sweet recipe from Food Network that conjures up summertime memories. This recipe is ideal for many situations. It is great as a snack, appetizer for a dinner party, or as a side item. It is also delightful warm or cold. If the sweet smells of fresh and baked parmesan don't get you, then the sweet, yet savory taste of the squash will. So be prepared to enjoy the smells and tastes of this very simple delight.

 

Olive Oil and Summer Squash mixture.

Panko, Fresh Parmesan, Salt, and Pepper mixture.

I added aluminum foil to the baking sheet to help with clean up.

After I took the warm squash out of the oven, I placed them on a cooling rack so that they maintained their consistency and cooled down properly.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend. And I hope you get some time to enjoy the summer wherever you may be. 



Juicing Made Easy

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When we received our juicer as a wedding present, I had grand ideas to juice on a regular basis. That dream soon turned sour, because I became a bit overwhelmed with all of the possible ingredient combinations. After some trial and error, I found some key juice recipes that bring my grand idea to fruition.

Today, I would like to share a very simple, yet healthy juice recipe that requires only three ingredients. I especially love this recipe, because the ingredients don't require a lot of prep work.



The fresher the ingredients, the better. This recipe will make 3 servings. I used 3 Granny Smith Apples (you can take 1 apple away if you prefer less calories and less sweetness), 4 carrots, and 3 stalks of celery. 

I scrubbed the vegetables and apples clean. Then I cut off the leaves from the vegetables, and cored the apples. For added nutrition, and to save on prep time, I left the skins on the apples. I ran the ingredients through the juicer, and in no time I had a delicious, healthy drink. 

The sweet, refreshing, and creamy texture of this drink make it my go-to afternoon drink, or a light meal replacement on busy work days. 

Are you an avid juicer? What is your favorite juicing recipe?