"Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability."
~ Sam Keen
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SHASTA DAISY
(Leucanthemum)
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LAZY LASAGNA
~ Stressless meal for long summer days ... double for large group
(adapted from Sara Moulton's Ten-Minute Lasagna)
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1 bag refrigerator or unfrozen large spinach ravioli
(Costco has them in a double pack, or use regular large cheese ravioli)
1 (26-oz.) jar favorite tomato basil or favorite pasta sauce
1 (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 (12 oz.) bag shredded mozzarella
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 Tbsp. basil
- Heat oven to 350º.
- Coat 13 x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spoon 1/3 of sauce over bottom of pan. Arrange 1/2 of the ravioli on top and scatter the spinach over them. Top with 1/2 of each cheese. Cover with another layer of ravioli and remaining sauce and cheese. Sprinkle with basil.
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes more or until bubbly. Let rest a bit before serving. (6 servings) Note: Serve with crusty herb bread and crunchy green salad
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HERB BREAD
4-6 mini-loaves (or 1 large loaf) crusty bread
1 - 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
1 tsp. cracked black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. rosemary
1 tsp. parsley
Melt butter in saucepan. Add pepper, garlic powder and herbs. Slice bread diagonally but not completely through. Brush herb butter between slits and over top. Bake in 350-degree over for 20 minutes.
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Comments
Now, the bread I have more confidence in achieving, especially as the starting point is a loaf!!
As for the Shasta daisies...I could not be without them.
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Thanks!
I hope you are doing well!
H.
Your easy lasagna sounds similar to my easy Tortellini with Pomodoro sauce. A jar of this...and jar of that some pre-made pasta a little cheese and Whala...dinner. Always good to have a few of these on hand.
I just joined a Google group for Michigan Food Bloggers. Let me know if you might want to join as well and I'll send you an invite.
And the daisies...so cooling even in this heat! Lovely.
All set, Helen, and thank you. It's been a joy connecting with you on many levels. You are a gift! All is well as I hope is with you in your many 'adventurous' life adventures :)
'Please don't eat the daisies', Lindalou (although they are edible)! Thanks for thinking of me but I already have joined (though not active) MFB and get e-mails. Saw that you had joined and meant to mention ... so, now I can welcome you properly. Time is such I can't do it all but know there are many talented Michigan food bloggers out there. Summer especially finds me here, there, and everywhere ... I often wake wondering where I am :)
Hi jodi ... hey, use plain cheese ravioli and add sautéed mushrooms instead of spinach or whatever Mr. Fussbudget loves (a bit of lobster perhaps)! Simply cheese is good. The idea is to use pre-made ravioli instead of cooked lasagna noodles. The kitchen is like a garden ... endless possibilities! (Enough heat/humidity ... please! What goes around comes around ... did we bitch too much about 'Farch'!)
Aren't daisies the best? I'm in luv with the first photo and would like it framed and hanging on the wall where I could see it every day.
Eileen
Kiki~
Hi Wendy! Like the workhorse daisy in the garden, this easy recipe works!
Dear Donna, I have a feeling lazy is not you! Thank you, dear friend for the lovely comment.
This is a tried and true easy backup, especially at the lake where we can have fun during the day then throw together a 'simple supper' for hungry family/guests.
Thanks, Rick! My idea is to combine lots of good stuff in a short post.
Kiki, you are a dear and thank you. I often feel like a rock this hot/humid summer! Your enlightening posts keep me light of spirit.
Oh Monica, my life was so boring before we met! Frozen lasagna is good and real lasagna easy to make but this is even easier! I don't cut many corners but this is one that doesn't hurt my reputation as a 'real cook' :) So, do you share your lasagna recipe?