Hasty-Yet-Tasty Meals

by: Olivia Dale


As wives, we're always busy; we're either housekeeping, tending to children, or for some of us, working at a job to help make ends meet.
In our busy schedules we tend to let the topic of "what's for dinner?" drop; and so what does the husband get for supper after a long, hard day at work? A sandwhich- or if he's lucky, last nights' left overs.
We all want to do better than that, don't we?

Here are some recipes/ tips that are hasty-yet-tasty; bound to be a family filler and a husband pleaser.

#1. Zucchini in the oven
Before you leave for work or before you will be busy with other things that will last all day, be          sure to have harvested one large (or two, depending on the family size) zucchini and have laid it on the kitchen counter. Anything that saves time, right??
Once you get back home, wash the vegetable and slice it in half (Keep the seeds and innards in it- that's the tasty part!). Sprinkle on a dash of salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Place on a tray. Bake in the oven until tender and the fleshy tops golden.
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and serve with a slice of bread n butter.

#2. Butternut squash
A favorite! Before tending to other duties, peel the squash and chop into blocks. Set aside in water to avoid browning and you are safe to go. Afterwards, bring the pot to a boil. Once it's cooked, remove excess water and place the vegetable in the serving platter. Plop a pat of butter on top and sprinkle it with brown sugar or pepper. Serve with some cold meat and last nights' dessert.

#3. Stir fried beans
Pre-pick a variety of beans from the garden. Wash, cut in three's, place in water, and set aside. Once you are ready to bake, place the beans in a skillet with a pat of butter or lard. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring for half of the time. Sprinkle on salt and pepper and serve with beef and a garden salad.

#4. Baked potatoes
Pre-wash potatoes (1 large potato per person), slice into thin slices, and place in water until ready to use. Remove water and add a dash of salt, pepper, and chili powder. Toss. Place in a skillet with a pat of butter. Bake, stirring most of the time until tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Serve with ketchup and lots of shredded cheese. That's all you need to eat with this recipe as it is very filling.



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