As the gardening season winds down, we have fresh vegetables coming out of our ears. A lot of our friends and family have their own home gardens. That meant that even though my mom didn’t grow zucchinis this year, a friend did and gave me some of the overflow. Score! Zucchini is such a delicious vegetable that lends itself to hearty dishes that are perfect for fall. There is nothing better than gathering around the table as a family to share a warm meal. This easy and hearty zucchini and turkey pasta is the perfect comfort food to bring your family together at dinner.

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Easy and hearty zucchini and turkey pasta is the perfect fall comfort food! Get your family gathered around the table quickly with this delicious dinner.

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Ingredients

2 Packets of McCormick Pork Gravy Mix
4 Cups of Uncooked Elbow Macaroni
2 Large Zucchinis (Cut into Large Chunks)
3 Cups of Cooked Turkey (Chopped)
4 tbsp. Sun Dried Tomatoes
2 tbsp. Lemon Pepper
16 oz. Container of Small Curd Cottage Cheese
Onion Salt to Taste

Step 1

In a large pot bring water for macaroni to a boil.

Step 2

Cook gravy according to package directions in a medium sauce pan while you wait for the pasta water to boil.

Step 3

Next, add your macaroni to the boiling water.

Step 4

Boil your macaroni until cooked halfway (about 10 minutes) and add your chunks of zucchini.

Step 5

Continue cooking your zucchini and macaroni until the pasta is cooked through and strain.

Step 6

Next, add your chopped turkey, sun dried tomatoes, and lemon pepper to you gravy.

Step 7

Return your strained macaroni and zucchini to your large pot.

Step 8

Add your gravy and turkey mixture to the macaroni and zucchini and combine.

Step 9

Next, stir in your cottage cheese.

Step 10

Now add onion salt to taste.

Easy and hearty zucchini and turkey pasta is the perfect fall comfort food! Get your family gathered around the table quickly with this delicious dinner.

Oh my gosh, this easy and hearty zucchini and turkey pasta is delicious! The sun dried tomatoes give it a wonderful texture as well as add a dash of sweetness. This is the perfect fall comfort food. It comes together quickly, serves 10, and warms your family’s bellies. If you don’t need to feed that many people, you can turn it into 2 dinners both done in 30 minutes! It doesn’t get much better than that for busy moms. Now, find out what to make with those garden-fresh cucumbers with these Lemon-Dill Cucumber Chips!

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Where is the time going? I can’t believe it is Sunday already! Sunday means it is time for the Merry Monday link party. Before we get to the party let’s check out some awesome sweets to indulge in. These 10 delicious fruity dessert ideas are perfect for using up those fresh summer fruits!

These 10 delicious fruity dessert ideas are perfect for using up those fresh summer fruits! They are perfect for any of your end-of-summer gatherings.

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Wild Strawberry Popsicles (Amanda at Kolb Corner)

These frozen strawberry treats are a fantastic way to cool down on a hot summer day.

Fruity Gelatin Snack Bites (Keri Lyn at She Saved)

Do you want to know how to make gummies even better? Add fresh fruit to them!

Whipped Lemon Cheesecake and Blueberry Parfaits Recipe (Susan at 5 Minutes for Mom)

Nothing tastes fresher than lemon and blueberry together. This is the perfect marriage of both.

Blackberry Cobbler in a Cast Iron Skillet (Stacie at Simply Stacie)

Cobbler is the epitome of a summer treat. The fact that it’s made in a cast iron skillet makes it even better.

Apple Blueberry Crumble (The Black Peppercorn)

I’ve never thought of mixing apple and blueberry together but this sounds (and looks) absolutely astounding.

Healthy Raspberry Cream Cheese Ice Cream (Randa at Hello Creative Family)

Cream cheese ice cream is an quick and easy dessert idea!

Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes (Sarah at The Chef Next Door)

Mini makes everything better and these blueberry cheesecakes are no exception.

Strawberry Rhubarb Tarts (Randa at The Bewitchin’ Kitchen)

These tarts look absolutely delectable. They are another amazing mini creation!

Blueberry Crunch Cake (Lois at Walking on Sunshine)

Crunch cake sounds like the perfect birthday dessert or celebration treat.

Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake (Miranda at Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt)

All of the drippy strawberry yumminess on these cheesecake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your summer celebration!

These 10 delicious fruity dessert ideas are perfect for using up those fresh summer fruits! They are perfect for any of your end-of-summer gatherings.

These 10 delicious fruity dessert ideas will let you enjoy all of the summer fruits you want. They are perfect for any of your end-of-summer gatherings. Now, it’s time to party at the Merry Monday Link Party! Share your latest awesome posts with us and check out what your friends have been creating. See you down there!

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These 10 delicious fruity dessert ideas are perfect for using up those fresh summer fruits! They are perfect for any of your end-of-summer gatherings.

June the month of weddings and we are paying homage to that at this month’s Movie Monday. We were given the freedom to choose any wedding movie that we wanted. I chose the Princess Diaries 2 as my wedding movie inspiration. There are so many traits of this movie to love although not traditionally thought of as a wedding movie. One theme throughout the Princess Diaries movies is that Genovia is known for their pears. In the second one there is even a scene when Lilly, the princess’s best friend, asks if the popcorn that they are munching on tastes like pears. What better way to celebrate this awesome movie than with a delicious new pear recipe? These whipped frozen cinnamon pear pies are a cool summer treat fit for a queen!

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Celebrate your Princess Diaries 2 love with a delicious new pear recipe! These whipped frozen cinnamon pear pies are a cool summer treat fit for a queen!

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Ingredients for the Crust

1 Stick of Butter
2 Sleeves of Graham Crackers

Step 1

In a microwave safe bowl, melt your butter by zapping it in 30 second increments until completely melted.

Step 2

Crush your graham crackers in a large re-sealable bag by smashing them with a rolling pin or your hands.

Step 3

Next, mix your graham crackers and melted butter until combined.

Step 4

Add 12 liners to your cupcake pans and flatten equal amounts of crust mixture into each one.

Step 5

Bake your crusts at 350º F for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Pull your crusts out of the oven and allow them to cool.

Celebrate your Princess Diaries 2 love with a delicious new pear recipe! These whipped frozen cinnamon pear pies are a cool summer treat fit for a queen!

Ingredients for Filling

3 Cups Jarred Pears (I used ones from my mom’s garden)
8 oz. Whipped Topping
½ Tbsp. Cinnamon

Step 1

First, strain your pears.

Step 2

Next, chop your pears in your food processor (I love my mini one for this).

Step 3

Mix your chopped pears with the cinnamon and whipped topping in a mixing bowl.

Step 4

Next, top each cooled crust with ¼ to ½ cup of filling.

Step 5

Place your cupcake pans in the freezer until your pies are solid.

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Celebrate your Princess Diaries 2 love with a delicious new pear recipe! These whipped frozen cinnamon pear pies are a cool summer treat fit for a queen!

These whipped frozen cinnamon pear pies are a delicious summer treat to cool off with. They are great for a party but they are also easy enough to whip up for a movie night. You can totally use movie night as a reminder to your daughters to always follow their hearts. Princess Mia stands up for what she believes in and works hard for it. She proves you can conquer antiquated rules that are restrictive of women. She also reminds us of the importance of putting yourself first sometimes such as when she encourages the queen to finally marry the man she loves. Romantic films are always better when they’re empowering. Now, check out the awesome wedding movie ideas from my friends below!

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