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Always Good Lasagna & the Winners of the #YHJInspired Outdoor Challenge

by on ‎08-26-2014 04:13 PM

Hi, everyone!


I posted a special blog yesterday…did you see it? Since it’s back-to-school season, I wondered what school projects we could make with mason jars. So I asked some of our blogger friends to get creative and I was blown away by their ideas. I’ll be sharing their projects all this week on my Facebook page, I’d love for you to check them out.


Can you believe Labor Day Weekend is in a few days!? It already kind of feels like “fall” in my house because the kids started school again yesterday and the house was SOOO quiet. But I still can’t believe how fast summer came and went. At least we have so many wonderful fall things to look forward to…decorating, apple-picking, comfort foods, Halloween, the holidays…I feel better. And, you know what also made me feel better? Picking my top three favorite photos for our #YHJInspired Outdoor Challenge!


Kathy's Front Door


This is Kathy’s front door! She emailed us her photo and said it’s autumn at her house in Parker, Colorado. I love the matching garland and wreath…so tasteful.


Nalini's Front Door


Nalesha sent us last year's photo of her 68-year-old mother’s front door. She  confided that her mother Nalini would be delighted to be picked, but I'm delighted to do the picking. What a welcoming entryway!


Sherry's Wreath


And last but not least, this is Sherry’s front door. She sent me her photo on Facebook and wrote this comment: “Hi Jill, it's not on my front door yet, but here is my first ever homemade burlap wreath. I just made this at the end of July...I think the fall shows on QVC inspired me to get ready for fall early.” YAAAAAAY!!! Nicely done, Sherry!! I’m SO glad you were inspired and I think your wreath looks terrific.


For those of you who haven’t seen my DIY Fall Wreath (which is a lot like Sherry’s!), be sure to tune in for You’re Home with Jill at 7pm ET tomorrow night. If you’d like to make your own burlap wreath, I posted step-by-step directions in my blog last Tuesday.


Finally—the only thing I didn’t tell you about is what recipe we’re making tomorrow night. Lasagna is always a good dish to throw together when you’re hosting family or friends. So as entertaining season gets closer and closer, here’s my go-to recipe: Always Good Lasagna.


Always Good Lasagna


Always Good Lasagna


Ingredients:



  • 2–3 Tbsp olive oil

  • 1-1/2 lb ground beef

  • 2 medium onions, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped

  • 1 (16-oz) can tomato sauce

  • 1 (14-oz) can whole tomatoes

  • 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste

  • 1-1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp pepper

  • 1/2 tsp oregano

  • 1 package lasagna noodles

  • 1/2 lb Mozzarella cheese (or more)

  • 3/4 lb Ricotta cheese

  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

  • Dried parsley, to taste


Preparation:



  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic and then drain off the fat. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and oregano to the beef mixture. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions. Rinse and drain the noodles. Fill a 13" x 9" baking dish with alternate layers of meat sauce, noodles, and cheese, ending with the Parmesan. Sprinkle the top of the lasagna with a little parsley.

  3. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, or until good and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.


This recipe is prepared with the Rachael Ray Bubble & Brown 11-Piece Bakeware Set (K40999).


Have a wonderful night, everyone. I’ll see you tomorrow at 7pm ET.


From my home to yours,
—Jill

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