When it's time to harvest zucchini it usually means you have A LOT of them, right? When the zucchini in my dad's garden is ready we know to prepare ourselves for lots of it. So, I usually make zucchini bread (regular and chocolate), whichever I'm in the mood for. However, these zucchini pancakes seem to be pretty popular in my house. They are always the first thing to be requested at harvest time. They are definitely a family favorite. You only need to mix together 6 ingredients and you're ready to go. They are quick, easy, and make a great side dish or a fun snack.

I based this recipe off of my mom's potato pancake recipe that she made constantly when I was a kid. So, that means lots of onions that give these pancakes tons of flavor. A little bit of baking powder helps keep them light and fluffy on the inside. Lightly frying keeps them crispy on the outside. They are so delicious that when I make them they disappear as soon as they are finished. Sprinkled with salt and served with a dollop of sour cream, these pancakes are the perfect way to use up that surplus of zucchini you have from the garden.

Chili is the ultimate comfort food: hearty, warm, spicy, filled with lean protein, and tender beans that leave your tummy full and satisfied. So, the cold weather is on it's way...an inevitable part of nature. One of the best things about the dropping temperatures is having a large pot of chili or soup simmering on the stove. Smelling those warm spices and knowing a hearty dinner is coming somehow makes the cold weather not so bad.

This turkey chili is a snap to throw together and will fill your home with an inviting smell of warm, perfectly spicy, delicious aroma. The combination of lean turkey, onions, peppers, garlic, beans, tomatoes, and spices is irresistable. This chili is so good on its own, but you can take it up a notch and add all of your favorite fixings: sour cream, red onion, cheese, gluten-free cornbread, you name it! Not only is this a great dinner for a busy week, but why not serve it at your next gathering? Warm turkey chili with a topping bar - how fun would that be? So, give this turkey chili a try and enjoy the chilly weather with a warm bowl of chili! 😁

Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food. A delicious creamy cheese sauce tossed with pasta and finished off with some more cheese and a garlic parmesan topping. This is so much better than those boxed mac and cheese dinners. It's the best gluten-free homemade mac and cheese recipe you'll find - I promise - you won't be disappointed!

To make this gluten-free mac and cheese, start by boiling the noodles to be just al-dente. This keeps them from falling apart in the finished casserole. Next, you make the cheese sauce which is made with Cooper, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese. It's very easy and quick because it's all done in one pot. The end result is is a super creamy, cheesy sauce that is combined with the pasta and topped with buttery garlic bread crumb - the perfect topping for mac and cheese. All that's left to do is bake it to golden-brown, creamy, deliciousness! A perfect comfort dinner or side dish. It doesn't get any better than enjoying a big bowl of creamy, cheesy, hot mac and cheese. Your family will love it - and so will you!