DIY Gia Russa Pasta Salad

May 15, 2020 By palatablepastime in Artichokes, Beef, Cheese, Cold Cuts, Dairy, European, Herbs, Spices, Teas, and Coffee, Italian, Macaroni, Mediterranean, Olives, Pasta, Peppers or Chillies, Salad Dressings, Salads, squash, Stovetop, Tomatoes, Zucchini Tags: #BBQWeek, cold salads, cookout recipes, gia russa, italian dressing, Italian recipes, pantry staples, pasta dressing, pasta salad, pasta salad dressing, potluck recipes, side salads 2 Comments

DIY Gia Russa Pasta Salad combines a favorite Italian pasta salad dressing made from scratch with the perfect pasta salad ingredients.

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Southwest Chicken and Rice Soup

March 12, 2020 By palatablepastime in Beans, Black Beans, Chicken, Corn, Meats, Peppers or Chillies, Poultry, Rice, Soup, Soups, Stews & Chili, squash, Stovetop, Tomatoes, United States, Zucchini Tags: #ImprovCooking, black beans, brown rice, chicken, corn, easy meals, quick fix suppers, soups, southwest recipes, zucchini 3 Comments

Southwest chicken and rice soup takes easy ingredients of cooked chicken in a spicy tomato based broth with rice, beans and tons of veggies.

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Caldo de Camaron (Mexican Shrimp Soup)

November 15, 2019 By palatablepastime in Carrots, Fish and Seafood, Mexican or Southwest US, Peppers or Chillies, Shellfish, Shrimp, Soup, Soups, Stews & Chili, squash, Stovetop, Tomato Sauce, Tomatoes, Zucchini Tags: #FishFriday, 30 minute meals, Caldo recipes, Mexican recipes, Seafood recipes, Shrimp recipes, Soup Recipes 6 Comments

Caldo de Camaron is a tomato based Mexican shrimp soup flavored with ancho and pasilla chiles and vegetables in a lightly spicy broth.

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Budget Beef Vegetable Lo Mein

September 4, 2019 By palatablepastime in Asian, Beef, Grains, Ground Beef, Main Dish, Meats, Mushrooms, Pasta, Peppers or Chillies, squash, Stovetop, Zucchini 20 Comments

Budget beef vegetable lo mein is the cornerstone of a satisfying family meal for under six dollars for Hunger Awareness Month.

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Zucchini Minestra Soup

November 27, 2018 By palatablepastime in Italian, Potatoes, Soup, Soups, Stews & Chili, squash, Stovetop, Tomatoes, Zucchini Tags: Hot Soups, Italian, Minestra, Minestrone, potatoes, soup, Vegetable Soup, zucchini 2 Comments

Traditional minestrone soup with zucchini, potatoes, tomatoes, vegetables and savory Italian seasonings makes a warming and hearty lunch or first course.

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Baked Chicken Alfredo Casserole

October 17, 2018 By palatablepastime in Boneless Breasts, Casseroles, Cheese, Chicken, Dairy, Italian, Macaroni, Main Dish, Meats, Oven Baked, Pasta, Poultry, squash, Wine, Zucchini Tags: #ComfortFoods, #FantasticalFoodFight, alfredo, casserole, chicken, cream sauce, fusilli, Italian, parmesan, pasta, zucchini 10 Comments

Italian style chicken and noodle casserole, baked with a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce until hot and bubbly.

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Slow Cooker Summer Ratatouille Stew

August 6, 2018 By palatablepastime in Crockpot, Eggplant, French, Onions, Peppers or Chillies, Soups, Stews & Chili, squash, Stew, Tomatoes, Wine, Zucchini Tags: crockpot, Diabetic, easy, French, garden, healthy, low-carb, meatless, slow cooker, stew, summer, vegetables, vegetarian 23 Comments

A melange of late summer vegetables melds together in this simple and healthful crockpot summer stew.

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Sugar-Free Bread and Butter Zucchini Pickles

July 31, 2018 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Brine, Condiments, Marinate, Onions, squash, Stovetop, United States, Zucchini Tags: #FoodieExtravaganza, brined, canning, cold pack, diabetic friendly, low calorie, low-carb, pickles, preserving, quick pickles, squash, stevia, sugar free, sweet pickles, zucchini 5 Comments

Garden zucchini can be easily made into this crispy, old-fashioned, yet sugar-free refrigerated bread and butter sweet pickle.

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Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Tomato-Bacon Jam

May 22, 2018 By palatablepastime in Asparagus, Bacon, Bread, Buns or Rolls, Cheese, Condiments, Cooking Method, Dairy, Eggplant, Grilled, Main Dish, Meats, Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers or Chillies, Pork, Sandwiches, squash, Stovetop, Tomatoes, United States, Zucchini Tags: #BBQWeek, Aspparagus, Babrbecye, bbq, cookout, eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, grilling, Michigan Asparagus, mushrooms, sandwiches, Tomato-Bacon Jam, zucchini 8 Comments

Vegetables take center stage at dinner with this healthy grilled sandwich with savory tomato-bacon jam.

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Tangerine Hatch Chile Honey Chicken Kebabs

May 21, 2018 By palatablepastime in Beef, Boneless Breasts, Chicken, Grilled, Main Dish, Marinate, Meats, Onions, Peppers or Chillies, Poultry, Sauces, Sausages, squash, United States, Zucchini Tags: #BBQWeek, barbecue, bbq, boneless chicken, chicken, chicken breast, Chicken Marinade, Chiles Toreados, giveaway, grilling, Grilling Glaze, Hatch Chiles, jalapenos, kebabs, Not Ketchup, Peppeadew Peppers, sausage, squash, vegetables, zucchini 29 Comments

Sweet and spicy chicken kebabs with sausage, veggies and peppers and a honey hatch chile glaze are a perfectly easy entree idea for your summer backyard barbecues.

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