Hello everyone from the screen porch today and I am watching it rain. Yes we have been getting some wonderful much needed rain. We have been so encouraged that we may get busy and plant a fall and winter garden. I notice every week on our  Full Plate Thursday, 658 , that we have more and more warm and cozy fall recipes at our party. I have been going through my fall recipe file and they all look so good, it is hard to choose. Lets get busy here and see what kind of a delicious meal plan we can come with for this week.

Welcome to Full Plate  Thursday, 658 I am so excited to see you today! Come on back to the garden patio, fall is here along with much cooler temperatures. We are actually considering a fall garden again, and we are looking forward to all of those fall and winter vegetables. We sure had a great party filled with fall dishes and get tips for fall food last week. We have some great features from that party that I sure hope you enjoy! Thanks so much for coming to the party today, I can't wait to see what you will be sharing with us.

  Our Mushroom Burger Casserole was developed from a Mushroom Burger that I made for one of my sons when he was growing up. As the family grew we developed the recipe into a casserole which will feed a lot more folks at one time plus it is delicious! A combination of fresh mushrooms, ground chuck, with a fantastic sauce and added pasta. Oh my it is a comfort deluxe casserole!

I am determined to get this meal plan out today. After some technical delays we are up and running again. We are so grateful to report that we got some rain and it even dropped the temperatures just a bit. With any luck I will  be able to get this posted today so you can have it for your meal plan ideas for the week. I have got some great recipes to post and I know my husband is going to love them.

  Welcome to Full Plate Thursday, 657 and at last welcome September! Hope all of you had a fantastic Labor Day Holiday weekend. Labor Day here at the lake always marked the end of summer fun and the beginning of the fall season. I am so excited to see the foods of fall start to appear on our table. We had a great party last week and are featured here today, I sure hope you enjoy the features! Come on back to the patio, we will enjoy being outdoors today and we are saving you a spot at the table. Thanks so much for coming today, I can't wait to see what you will be sharing!

  This country corn, potato and sausage chowder could be found in my grandmothers kitchen just about anytime the corn was harvested.  It is packed with fresh corn, potatoes, onions and spicy sausage, a delicious stick to your ribs chowder that our family loves. Slow cooked with fresh herbs makes this chowder a winner every time. This chowder can be frozen for up to 3 months.

What's In Season and How Do I Use It September is a great month for fresh foods and the season invites us to turn to more fall like recipes. If the temperatures are normal with the normal amount of rain, our area will produce a full line up of the fruits and vegetables. What I really look at in September are the foods that will not be producing that much longer and I turn to the preserving and canning of those predominantly spring and summer products. 

  Hi y'all, I am so glad to see you today and hope you are having a fantastic Labor Day Weekend! The Labor Day Weekend here at the lake is always a bittersweet time because it ends another wonderful summer season for playtime at the lake. We are happy to walk away from this very hot summer that we have had and perhaps put all the high temperatures behind us for a season. We will have friends and family in and out throughout the weekend so we are planning on lots of great food to enjoy. To All Our Friends On The Gulf Coast  You Are In Our Thoughts and Prayers As You Begin The Recovery Journey From The Horrible Storm

  Welcome to Full Plate Thursday, 655, Labor Day Weekend and our Top Ten feature party! I am so happy to see you today here at the party! I am so excited to tell you that we have had cooler temperatures and RAIN, we are so grateful for the cool weather and rain. We are featuring the Top Ten Views from last weeks party that you looked at the most. I am sure excited to present them to you and hope you enjoy the links.  Come on in the cottage and find your place at the table, of course we saved you a seat. Thanks so much for coming to the party today, you are an important part of our community. Hope you have a great Labor Day Weekend, stay safe and come back to see us real soon!

It is always nice when you can walk out to your garden and bring in some fresh squash to cook for the evening meal. We don't really eat that many fried foods, but fried squash is one of our favorites. I had a young homemaker contact me the other day and asked for a squash recipe that would be close to what her Grandmother used to make for their family. After she made the recipe she told me that it brought back so many memories for her and her family. It sure brought some for me as well and we sure enjoyed this platter of fried squash!

This Mini Blueberry Jam Muffins recipe is so easy to put together and these great mini muffins are ready to go in no time. I love having these mini muffins for a grab and go breakfast or a great snack anytime of the day. The flavor of these muffins is so delicious with the jam plus some fresh blueberries, it doesn't get much better than this for a muffin!

Hello everyone, it sure is good to see you today. I sure hope that all of you are staying cool in this August temperature, our hope is that September is coming!  Well folks there is no garden left here, it all just fried in the hot sun, no matter how much water we poured on it. We will be looking to our canned, frozen and our pantry staples to make this meal plan. Even some of my favorite Farmers Markets have closed for the season already. It will be interesting to see what we come up with today. I know from the numbers that there are a good number of you out there and you have been faithful to come here through the years, Thanks to all of you for supporting us through the years. I would really love to hear from you so leave me a comment.

  Welcome to Full Plate  Thursday, 655, we are so excited to see you here today!  I would love to tell you that it is cool outside today, but guess what the heat goes on. We are all looking for new ways to stay cool and comfortable in this on-going challenge. We have many great features from our party last week that I sure hope you will enjoy! Find a cool spot in the cottage, we have saved a place for you at the table. Thanks so much for coming today, we appreciate you so much!

Creamy Pesto Chicken Skillet with Pasta recipe was developed around my homemade preserved garden Pesto. I make the Pesto every summer and use it in recipes just like this the year round. This recipe is delicious and deserves your attention when you plate it. Each bite is filled with creamy goodness that has layers of flavor, with tender chicken, pasta and even spinach. You can serve it right out of the skillet or a pretty serving dish, either way the flavor is amazing!