I haven’t  felt like cooking any of the hearty dishes I planned for weeks 11-20, so the blog has been languishing in June and July.  In the meantime, what can a summer kitchen slacker cook?  One dish meals, light Tex Mex, salads, grilled meats, baked potatoes, and never fail crock pot beans.  Here are some of our summer favorites:

• Crockpot black beans
• Crockpot kidney beans (eat plain or use for Red beans and Rice)
• Crockpot black eyed peas
• Chalupas
• Soft Tacos or Crispy Tacos
• Orange Ginger Chicken and Pasta
• Pappardelle
• Crockpot Taco soup
• Pad Thai
• Dirty Rice, Greens, Cornbread Muffins
• Baked Potatoes