DAy 117 April 27

Mom and Dad came over for dinner. I like it when they are my guinea pigs!

Lazy Lasagna chili, cheddar bay biscuits and salad.
1 cup coarsely chopped zucchini
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 poind sweet Italian turkey sausage (4 links)
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 jar 26 oz spaghetti sauce
2 cans beef broth
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups uncooked pasta nuggets (radiatore)
2 T snipped basil

Coarsely chop zucchini and onion using a food processor, set zucchini aside, remove casings from sausage; discard casings. Heat skillet over medium heat until hot. Add sausage, onion and garlic. Cook sausage 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking sausage into crumbles; drain.
Add spaghetti sauce, broth and water; bring to a boil. stir in pasta. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 7 minutes. Stir zucchini into chli; cook 2-4 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Remove from heat; stir basil into soup, if desired. Ladle soup into bowls; serve with garlic bread.

Cheddar Bay Biscuits - PUT THIS SOMEWHERE YOU CAN MAKE IT OFTEN!!

2 3/4 cups Pioneer Baking mix
1/2 t crushed red pepper
3/4 t garlic powder divided
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 T butter
Preheat oven to to 425 degrees. Combine Pioneer baking mix, red pepper and 1/2 t garlic. Mix with a fork. Stir in milk and cheese until mixture forms a soft dough. Drop 1/4 cup size scoop of cough onto greased cookie sheet. Combine butter and remaining garlic powder. Brush onto the top of dough. Bake 10-12 minutes.