Creamy, Cheesy Burrito Bake

The first day of Spring was last week.

We got snow....

I don't think I need to say anymore.

On the bright side I am still making comfort food...even though I'm yearning for the freshness of Spring dishes. 

You can't beat a cheesy, creamy comforting dish on a snowy day. Winter or Spring.

This is leaning on the lasagna idea with a heavy influence from Tex Mex. In fact it is a step up the ladder from boring old burritos. 

I made this with lean ground turkey, but you could easily sub in beef, lamb, or pork. Cooked and crumbled with onion, spicy tomatoes and refried beans. Layered with tortillas, cheese and a creamy surprise. 

It's like loaded burritos slapped open and layered! 

The Fight Against RA

I am proud to be an ambassador for Cure Click.

To make people aware of various diseases and conditions that have impacted me or someone close, or even one of you. This wonder service makes people aware of clinical trials and new opportunities for treatment. 

The latest trial is regarding information for sufferers of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Two of my four children have been diagnosed with RA. It's important to treat early to prevent/minimize pain, physical deformities and flare ups. It is possible to lead an active life with RA. 

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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS CLINICAL TRIAL SEEKING PARTICIPANTS

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting small joints in the hands and feet that affects about 1.5 million people in the United States today.

There is a clinical study available to those with Rheumatoid Arthritis, where the purpose of the study is to compare the proposed biosimilar study drug rituximab (GP2013) against a standard approved treatment rituximab (Rituxan®) to see if the study drug is as safe and effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis.

More about the study:

• The study drug (GP2013 and Rituximab) is administered by IV Injection (IV).
• At least 174 people have already taken this drug in clinical trials

If you are interested, the full study details and eligibility criteria are listed here.

Eligibility Criteria:

Participants must:

• be at least 18 years old
• have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis for at least 6 months
• have had inadequate response or intolerance to DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) and 1 – 3 anti-TNF (tumor necrosis factor) therapies
• have received methotrexate for at least 4 months with 25 mg/week as the maximal dose

Participants must not:

• have significant liver disease, or congestive heart failure
• be taking a high potency of opioid analgesics (e.g. methadone, hydromorphone, morphine)

Please complete the online questionnaire to check if you’re eligible for the trial.

If you’re not familiar with clinical trials, here are some FAQs:

What are clinical trials?

Clinical trials are research studies to determine whether investigational drugs or treatments are safe and effective for humans. All new investigational medications and devices must undergo several clinical trials, often involving thousands of people.

Why participate in a clinical trial?

You will have access to new investigational treatments that would be available to the general public only upon approval. You will also receive study-related medical care and attention from clinical trial staff at research facilities. Clinical trials offer hope for many people and an opportunity to help researchers find better treatments for others in the future.

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Calico Corn Bake

This dish is a nod and a wink to Springtime.

Gosh, we could really use Spring weather around here...

Mother Nature is laughing right now, because she is sending another blizzard our way....not funny.

Luckily, with just a few ingredients, you can be dreaming that there is warmer weather right around the corner, because this dish is chock full of color and flavor, reminiscent of Spring and all the fresh veggies popping up!

It's a great side dish or even main dish with a nice salad. So creamy and comforting, hot out of the oven, but eats like a tender cheesy veggie frittata cold the next day. 

Either way, it's delicious and a real winner!

This is a breeze to make, using frozen corn even. It's chopped onions, peppers and zucchini, sautéed briefly, and then a cheesy custard base is poured over and baked! I'm certain in the hotter months this dish could be microwaved or even just finished on the stove. 

I just know my family loved it and it's becoming a much requested dish. I can just see the possibilities to change it up with all kinds of vegetables. I seriously can't wait to experiment with this when our garden explodes this summer!

So let's get chopping and get ready to hear all the compliments!

INGREDIENTS 

3 cups frozen corn

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced

1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced

1 cup zucchini, cut into 1/2" cubes

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper  

4 tbsp butter

1/2 cup half and half or whole milk

2 eggs

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350F.

Heat a large oven proof saute pan or cast iron pan over medium-high heat to melt butter, saute onions for 2-3 minutes. 

Add in corn and peppers, saute for another 2-3 minutes. 

Add in zucchini, salt and pepper, and saute for 2-3 minutes.

Meanwhile, In bowl beat eggs with half and half, stir in cheese.

Pour egg mixture over veggies and stir to combine

Bake in 350F oven for 25-30 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and outer edge comes out clean. 

Let cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy!

  This recipe is shared on Link parties. Also shared on http:// www.thecountrycook.net and http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/ and http://www.foodiefriendsfridaydailydish.com and http://www.hunwhatsfordinner.com/