Orange County Insight September 2025

Bites

Summer squash and zucchini are in abundance at your local farmer’s market. This casserole can use either and adds a real kick to their flavor by adding jalapenos, chiles, and red onions. Makes 10 servings. Ingredients Tex-MexSummer Squash Casserole 7medium yellow summer squash,sliced (about 10 cups) 2-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided 1medium onion, chopped

Body

1can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles 1can (4 ounces) diced jalapeno peppers, drained 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup salsa 4 green onions, sliced 1/4 cup chopped red onion

Walking Posture:

Crown of the head reaching to the sky Open chest and drop shoulders Long spine Natural bend in elbows Chin level with the ground, looking 15-20 ft ahead

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine squash, 3/4 cup cheese, onion, chiles and jalapenos. Sprinkle with flour and salt; toss to combine. 2. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, until squash is tender, 30-40 minutes. 3. Spoon salsa over top; sprinkle with remaining 1-1/2 cups cheese. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes. Top with green and red onions before serving.

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Resources

Mind Game

Editors: April Payne, MS; Carlin Rafie, PhD, RD; Kristen Gibson, MBA; Carlisle Shealy, PhD, MPH Peer reviewers: Elizabeth G-Mundoma MS; Naida Young, MS; Jessica Jones, BSW https://www.nrvaoa.org/aging- in-place/ https://alumni.vt.edu/events/20 25/10/aging-in-community- workshop.html https://www.hss.edu/health- library/move-better/walking- workout https://www.tasteofhome.com/ recipes/tex-mex-summer- squash-casserole/

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