Strawberry Oatmeal Muffins

 Source: https://www.savorynothings.com/strawberry-oatmeal-muffins/

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins

Ingredients
1 cup quick-cooking oats, uncooked*
½ c. brown sugar packed
1 cup Greek yogurt OR light sour cream
⅓ cup oil
1 egg beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour plus some extra for the strawberries
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup chopped strawberries+

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F . Line a 12 cup muffin pan with paper liners.
Combine wet ingredients: Add oats, brown sugar, Greek yogurt, oil, egg and vanilla extract to a medium bowl and mix very well. Set aside for 5 minutes. (See notes below.)
Mix dry ingredients: In the meantime, mix flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl until evenly combined.
Mix the strawberries with 1-2 tablespoons of flour in a small bowl.
Combine the batter: Add the wet ingredients to the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Batter will be lumpy. Do not use a whisk! Fold in the strawberries with 2-3 stirs.

Evenly divide the muffin batter between the prepared muffin cups. Bake on the middle rack for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out mostly clean.
Cool the muffins in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a cooling rack.

Notes
*Quick oats or old-fashioned both work; if using old-fashioned soak them for 5 minutes longer than the recipe indicates. (Do not skip soaking the oatmeal: The oatmeal must be soaked in the wet ingredients. +Strawberries: fresh and frozen both work; frozen are a little cheaper but need to be thawed for around 10 minutes so they can be safely diced. (Do not skip flouring the strawberries: Flouring the strawberry helps to keep them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins. It also helps to contain their juices so the muffins are less likely to stick to the liners.)

Freezer instructions
To freeze, put into a freezer bag and label with the name and date. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To defrost, unpack and place on a wire rack on the counter for a couple of hours. Warm in the microwave for a few seconds, if desired.

Roasted Cauliflower

Source: https://theprettybee.com/seasoned-roasted-cauliflower/
(I modified it a bit)

PREP TIME: 10mins
COOK TIME: 30 mins
TOTAL TIME: 40 mins

INGREDIENTS
1 head cauliflower
¼ cup olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt

(I added about 1/4 cup parmsean cheese and 1/4 cup bread crumbs)

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper if desired. You can do it without parchment, I just think it makes cleaning up easier.
Rinse the cauliflower cut the florets off, placing them in a large bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the florets, and add the seasoning. Toss together with your hands or a spoon.
Spread evenly over the prepared cookie sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for about 30 minutes or until the edges are browned and crisp. Stir once or twice during the cooking time.
Season with more salt and pepper if desired.

Creamy Pasta Salad with Ham

Source:
https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/bow-tie-pasta-salad/

Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Chill Time: 1 hr
Total: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients
Dressing
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons relish (sweet or dill)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Salad
1 pound bow tie pasta
8 ounces cheddar cheese diced
1 cup fully-cooked ham diced
1/2 small white or sweet onion peeled and finely diced
1/2 cup frozen peas thawed
1/2 cup red bell pepper seeded and finely diced

Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Cover and refrigerate while you move on to the next steps.
Boil the pasta according to the package directions, just until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
In a large mixing bowl, toss together all of the ingredients with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

California Blend Vegetables with Parmesan Bread Crumbs

California Blend Vegetables with Parmesan Bread Crumbs

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings8 servings
Source: https://deliciouslittlebites.com/california-blend-vegetables-parmesan/

Ingredients
2 cups carrots, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups cauliflowe, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons butter melted
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F.
Add the chopped vegetables and melted butter to a medium size bowl.
Stir to coat the vegetables in the butter.
In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, panko bread crumbs, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well.
Add the Parmesan cheese mixture to the bowl of vegetables and mix well.
Pour the vegetables into a medium-size baking dish, evenly spreading any extra bread crumbs from the bottom of the bowl all over the top of the veggies.
Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are fork-tender and the bread crumbs are golden brown.

Notes
Use fresh vegetables for the best results.
Butter is not necessarily needed for this recipe. I usually make it without, but the bread crumbs will be drier.
The measurements for the vegetables are all adjustable to your own preferences.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet Potato Casserole

Source: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/sweet-potato-casserole-3364945
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

Filling:
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for buttering the baking dish
3 to 4 large sweet potatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds), peeled and cubed
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions
1. For the sweet potatoes: Add 1 3/4 pounds peeled and cubed sweet potatoes to a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are very tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and cool. Mash the sweet potatoes.
2. For the filling: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
3. Whisk together the butter, mashed sweet potatoes, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs in a large bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
4. For the topping: Combine the flour, brown sugar, butter and salt in a medium bowl until moist and the mixture clumps together. Stir in the pecans. Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the sweet potatoes in an even layer. Bake until mostly set in the center and golden on top, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Slow-Cooker Alfredo Green Bean Casserole

Slow-Cooker Alfredo Green Bean Casserole

Source: https://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/slow-cooker-alfredo-green-bean-casserole/dd293122-550f-4a7d-a166-635937e2a368

Prep: 10 MIN
Total: 3 HR 10 MIN
Servings: 10

Ingredients
2 bags (1 lb each) frozen cut green beans
1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar), cut into small strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 container (10 oz) refrigerated Alfredo pasta sauce
1 can (2.8 oz) French-fried onions

Directions
1 Spray inside of 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except onions. Stir in half of the onions; spoon mixture into slow cooker.
2 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours, stirring after 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
3 About 5 minutes before serving, in 6-inch skillet, heat remaining half of onions over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until hot. Stir bean mixture; sprinkle with onions.

Pot Roast Casserole

Pot Roast Casserole

Source: https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/pot-roast-casserole/4eee8be5-2f9b-46e0-8658-3251540daef4

Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 60 min
Serves: 8

Ingredients
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped onions
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup)
1 package (15 oz) refrigerated, fully cooked beef pot roast (about 1 1/2 cups)(I use leftover pot roast)
4 cups boiling water
1 cup milk
2 boxes (4.7 oz each) Betty Crocker™ au gratin potatoes


Directions
Heat oven to 450°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
In 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots and celery; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender. Add pot roast; cook and stir until hot.
In large bowl, mix boiling water and remaining 1/4 cup butter; stir until butter is melted. Stir in milk, 2 pouches Potatoes and 2 pouches Sauce Mix. Stir in pot roast mixture. Pour into baking dish.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving (sauce will thicken as it stands).