Garlicky Butternut Squash

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

In a large bowl, combine the parsley, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Add squash and toss to coat.
Transfer to an ungreased shallow 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until squash is just tender.

*Recipe found here.

Crunchy Cheese Sandwiches

1/2 small onion, finely chopped

1 medium tomato, diced

1 stalk celery, chopped

1 green bell pepper, finely chopped

1-2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

6-7 slices bread

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the onion, tomato, celery, bell pepper, cheese, chili powder and salt. Arrange slices of bread on a baking sheet or broiling pan. Top each one with mixture, spreading out to the edges.

2. Broil for 4 to 5 minutes, or until cheese melts. Watch closely to prevent burning. Serve immediately.

For more toasty bread: Toast the bread before topping it & broiling it

For cheesier sandwiches: Top the mixture with small slices of cheese

For cooked onion taste instead of raw onion taste: Broil for 4-5 minutes, top with extra cheese, then broil until that cheese melts

For different flavor: substitute curry instead of chili powder, or omit chili powder and just sprinkle on the curry

Or mix and match!

(Can you tell we make these a lot?)

Quick Skillet Chicken and Macaroni Parmesan

1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 cups cubed cooked chicken

1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1. Heat the sauce, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (reserving the rest), chicken and macaroni in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbling, stirring occasionally.

2. Sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Note: for a little more pizazz try added a little cayenne pepper