Ritz Broccoli Casserole

30 oz frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
3/4 pound velveeta, cut up
36 ritz crackers, coarsely crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350.  Mix broccoli, velveeta and half of the crushed crackers until well blended.  Spoon into 2 quart baking dish.  Mix remaining crushed crackers and butter; sprinkle over broccoli mixture.  Cover with foil and bake 45 minutes. 

Serves 12

Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3)
3/4 cup peanut butter chips

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.  In another bowl, combine egg, butter and bananas.  Stir into dry ingredients, just until moistened.  Fold in chips.  Fill greased muffin cups 3/4 full.  Bake at 375 for 18-22 minutes.

Makes 12 muffins

Marinated Vegetable Salad

1 head broccoli; cut into small florets
1 small head cauliflower; cut into small florets
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sundried tomatoes
1 can chickpeas, drained (reserve 1/4 cup liquid)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 pound Mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/2 head romaine lettuce, cut into bite size pieces
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

In a bowl, combine broccoli, cauliflower, pepper, tomatoes, chickpeas, and reserved liquid.  Stir and coat well.  In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper until well blended.  Pour over veggies and toss well.  Cover and let marinate at room temperature for 2 hours or in the refrigerator for 48 hours.  Stir occasionally.  Transfer marinated veggies to a large serving bowl.  Stir in cheese, lettuce and basil.

I added steak cut into strips and made a meal out of this. 

Serves 4-6

Triple Berry Muffins

3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup melted butter
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup raspberries
1/2 cup strawberries

Combine dry ingredients.  In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, and butter; stir into dry ingredients.  Fold in berries.  Fill greased muffin cups.  Bake at 375 for 18-20 minutes.