Ingredients: 3 acorn squash, halved, seed removed 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 carrots, chopped 1 Mutzu apple, cored and chopped (this is my choice because we grow them, Granny Smith can be used) 1 onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1/8 teaspoon allspice 4 cups vegetable broth Preheat oven 400 degrees F. On a baking […]
Equally delicious for breakfast, snack or as a light dessert, this honey sweetened loaf can be spread with low-fat cream cheese or whipped butter. 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar […]
One 4 to 5 pound spaghetti squash 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cloves minced garlic 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon white pepper (optional) 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or parsley Additional parmesan cheese for passing 1. Pierce squash in several places with a long-tined fork or metal skewer. Place on baking pan […]
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Try this vegetarian main dish in place of your traditional Thanksgiving Turkey. I took this recipe along with my fresh acorn squash to my sister’s home in North Carolina several years back for Thanksgiving and I have to say it’s a lot of work but well worth the effort. I think I’ll make it again […]
Grilled Eggplant What a great way to dress up eggplant. Piled high with herbs, cheese and fresh tomatoes, this grilled side nicely complements most main dishes. Ingredients: 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese ~ shredded 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 Tbsp. fresh basil ~ minced 5 tsp. olive oil 3 garlic cloves ~ minced 1 large […]
Another solution for all that extra zucchini that is still available…these rustic cakes make a wonderful side dish. Ingredients: 1 cup zucchini ~ shredded 1/4 cup bread crumbs 2 green onions ~ chopped 1 egg 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley ~ minced 1 Tbsp. fresh dill ~ minced 1 garlic clove ~ minced 1/4 cup […]
Excess summer bounty is perfect for this outstanding simple pizza. Grilling the veggies first brings out their wonderful flavors. I also like to add some black olives and pine nuts before adding the cheese. Ingredients: 8 small fresh mushrooms ~ halved 1 small zucchini ~ cut into 1/4 in. slices 1 each small sweet red […]
3/4 c. margarine 1 c. brown sugar, packed 1 c. white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. grated zucchini 1 3/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 c. coconut 3/4 c. dates 3/4 c. raisins Beat the margarine, sugars, eggs and vanilla until creamy. Stir in zucchini. Mix […]
This is a great recipe I tried when my mom and I went to Rome a few years ago. We got the recipe from a little restaurant we stopped at on the way to the Trevi Fountain (that was a wonderful trip). I brought the recipe home with me because Kenny loves fritters, he is always […]
Poor Man’s Crab Cakes Ingredients: 2 c. grated zucchini squash 1 c. flavored bread crumbs 1 egg 1 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. Old Bay Mix all ingredients together. Shape into crab cakes or balls for appetizers. Fry until golden brown. These freeze real good. These are terrific. I have made them several times and […]
