I’ve totally gone off menu plan, but soup sounded so lovely. I had a rotten day yesterday, with a doctor’s visit that didn’t go well (no answers) and a bit of a panic attack (Ford Expeditions were NOT made for parking garages), and comfort food just sounded like the way to go.
I decided to make Quick Beef Vegetable Soup and some cornbread. It went a long way towards cheering me up!
Beef Vegetable Soup

Beef Vegetable Soup and Cornbread
1 tablespoon oil
1/2 pound chuck roast, cut into bite-sized bits
2 cloves
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I didn’t garden this year, and I am so missing it. Yesterday, I bought some zucchini at a natural foods store not too far from my house so I could enjoy one of the quintessential flavors of summer – zucchini bread. I followed a new recipe, and changed it up to add some extra nutrition. I also found out the pan size this recipe specified, 8×4½”, was way too small. I will be spending tomorrow cleaning my oven.
Here’s a tip I usually follow, but didn’t today: If there’s any chance that your batter may overflow the pan, always put a
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