Zucchini Pasta

1 lb lean ground beef

1/2 medium onion chopped

Garlic, oregano, Italian seasoning

1 can beef broth

1 can diced tomatoes - Italian style

2 cups uncooked pasta

2 cups sliced zucchini (fresh from the garden if available)

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1) In large skillet brown the beef & onion with seasonings (to taste), pour off drippings, put beef in separate bowl

2) In same skillet, add broth, tomatoes and pasta, bring to boil, reduce heat

3) cook uncovered for 15 minutes stirring frequently, add zucchini and cook for an additional 5 -10 minutes (until pasta is tender)

4) add beef & still in 1/2 C cheese cook for another 5-10 minutes

5) serve with remaining cheese sprinkled on top.

Enjoy!

burger & salsa recipe

Burgers:
1 lb hamburger
1 packet dry ranch dressing
1/2 c shreaded cheddar cheese
1/2 c bacon bits
1/4 c chopped onion

Salsa:
1 mango diced
1 avacado diced
4 Roma tomatoes diced
1 jalapeno minced
1/2 c chopped cilantro
3 cloved minced garlic
1 t salt
2 T lime juice
1/2 c chopped red onion
3 T olive oil

Steak Marinade

An altered version from Montreal Steak Seasoning...

1/4 c olive oil
2 Tblsp Balsamic Vinegar (recipe actually call for soy sauce)
2 tsp Montreal Steak seasoning
1 shake of sea salt
2 twists of fresh ground black bepper

Marinate overnight (recipe calls for 30 minutes)

Delicious!!!