My Favorite Sauteed Veggies

Recently, I've really been enjoying sauteed veggies. I'm sure most people know how to saute vegetables, but here is one of my favorite combinations.

• Butter (if you are dairy free, you can use coconut oil)
• Onion
• Garlic
• Bell Pepper
• Summer Squash (and/or zucchini)
• Mushrooms
• Salt and pepper

Melt some butter in a skillet and add in all the vegetables. I often let the onions and garlic cook for a minute or two before adding everything else. Usually, I'm in a hurry when I make these, so I just chop as I go. If this is the case, and you aren't adding everything at the same time, I would add them in this order: onions, garlic, bell pepper, squash, and, lastly, mushrooms. Add salt and pepper, if needed. Let the veggies cook until tender. Serve and enjoy!!!

THM Chocolate Lasagna - S

Recently, I saw a very yummy looking recipe for Chocolate Lasagna. I decided to make a THM version and share it with you! It takes quite awhile to make, but it's worth it!

To begin this recipe you need to make a double batch of THM oreos. I used this recipe, but there may be other ones out there. Basically, you need around 36 oreos. You may have a few extras, which you can always eat. ;)  I found that these oreos worked better for the Chocolate Lasagna if you make them a day or two in advance and put them in the refrigerator. They do work the same day though.

The next step is to make the pudding. I used the Choco Pudding recipe from the Trim Healthy Mama book and then added some chocolate syrup to it. Don't use the whole recipe for this part, just add some to taste. It makes the pudding a little more chocolatey than the original recipe.

While your pudding is in the refrigerator, you need to make the cool-whip. I made a double batch for this recipe. Put this in the refrigerator, while you continue on to the next step. (Like I said, this takes awhile to make, but it's totally worth it!)

Okay, it's FINALLY time to assemble your Chocolate Lasagna. Get out your oreos and crush them. I find that it works best to do this in the food processor, but you can put them in a bag and crush them with a rolling pin.

Add a little melted butter to the oreo crumbs and pour them in a 9"x13" casserole dish. Put the pan in the refrigerator for a few minutes, while you mix up the next layer. Cream one package of cream cheese and mix in 2 heaping cups of cool-whip. Spread this on top of the oreo layer in your casserole dish.

Pour the chocolate pudding over the cool-whip and put pan back in the refrigerator.(You're almost done!)

Leave it in refrigerator for about 10 minutes and then spread the rest of the cool-whip on the top. Drizzle some chocolate syrup over the top. Place the pan in the freezer for a few hours and then move to the refrigerator, if desired. If you would like it to be a frozen dessert, you can just leave it in the freezer until you are ready to eat it. I personally prefer it partially frozen, but either way is tasty!!

One final step - find yourself a bowl and dish up a piece. Enjoy!!