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Squash/Zucchini Boats

I modified this from a recipe someone shared on a mommy board I am on.  I made quite a few changes so decided to just write it up to share here.  These were absolutely delicious!  Both the boys, as well as Branden and myself scarfed them up!

Squash/Zucchini Boats

• 1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
• 4 medium zucchini or yellow squash (I used 2 of each)
• olive oil
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, diced
• 2 Anaheim peppers, diced
• 1 pound of your favorite sausage (I used bratwurst, but Italian would be delicious, too.)
• 1 cup grated colby jack cheese
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh basil and parsley, finely minced (optional)

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Preheat oven to 400°.

Cut zucchini/squash in half lengthwise and using a spoon scoop out flesh, leaving a hollow "boat".  Chop the scooped out flesh of the zucchini/squash in small pieces and set aside.

Drop zucchini/squash halves in boiling water and cook 1 minute. Remove from water. Lay on a clean hand towel to let excess water drain off.

Place a few spoonfuls of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9 x 12" baking dish and spread it around.  Drizzle olive oil on top of the sauce.  Place zucchini halves cut side up and add a drizzle of olive oil inside each.

In a large saute pan, brown sausage (be sure to take it out of the casing first), breaking it up as it cooks into smaller pieces, then set aside. Add olive oil to the saute pan and heat up, then add the onion, garlic and Anaheim pepper. Cook on  medium-low heat for about 2-3 minutes, until onions are translucent. Add chopped zucchini/squash, season with salt and pepper and cook about 2-3 minutes. Combine with sausage and cook a few more minutes to blend the flavors.

Using a spoon, fill each hollowed zucchini/squash with the cooked sausage mixture.  Top each with a couple spoonfuls of spaghetti sauce and a generous sprinkle of colby jack cheese.   Cover with foil and bake 35 minutes until cheese is melted and zucchini is cooked through.  Just before serving top with fresh basil and parsley.
 

Mmm, dinner was so good!

The boys loved the ribs I made for dinner!

Shopping with brother at Kohls

Story time with Daddy

"St. Louis-Style" Baby-Back Ribs

I made these ribs for dinner tonight, and they were amazing!  The best ribs I have ever had!  I found the recipe in Woman's Day magazine.  Try them, you will be glad you did!

• 3/4 cup(s) packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon(s) paprika
• 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder
• 1 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) onion powder
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• 4 1/2 pound(s) (about 2 racks) baby-back ribs, membrane removed
• 1/4 cup(s) Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup(s) apple juice
• 3/4 cup(s) ketchup
• 2 tablespoon(s) cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon(s) Worcestershire sauce

1. Heat oven to 275 degrees F. In a bowl, combine the sugar, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper.
2. Place the ribs on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread with the mustard, then sprinkle with 3/4 cup of the spice rub to coat evenly. Pour the apple juice onto the baking sheet, cover tightly with foil, and bake until the meat is tender and easily pulls away from the bone, 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire, and remaining 1/2 cup spice rub. Transfer 1/2 cup of the mixture to a small bowl and set aside.
4. Ten minutes before the ribs are done, heat the grill to medium-high. Grill the ribs, basting with the ketchup mixture and turning occasionally, until they begin to char, 5 to 6 minutes. Cut into pieces and serve with the reserved sauce for dipping.

http://www.womansday.com/recipefinder/st-louis-style-baby-back-ribs-recipe-wdy0813

Fly fishing trip

Last summer I won a gift certificate for a guided fly fishing trip, but we decided that Branden and Dad would probably enjoy going more than I would.  Yesterday they were finally able to go.  Branden came home all excited about fly fishing, and wants to take me and the boys sometime.  Sounds fun to me!

Such a mess

Moose was quite a brat this morning when he woke up. The pictures speak for themselves. 

Coors brewery tour

Yesterday we took a tour of the Coors brewery. It's the largest single site brewery in the world. Branden has been working there for about 7 weeks. It was a fun tour!

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