50 Amazing Zucchini Recipes (for Sneak Some Zucchini on to Your Neighbor's Porch Day) (Originally posted with 20 Zucchini Recipes; updated with more favorites in August 2013.) It may not be an official government holiday, but gardeners everywhere celebrate August 8 as Sneak Some Zucchini on to Your Neighbor's Porch Day. Several years ago I did a zucchini round-up in honor of the day, but since then I've made so many more recipes with zucchini that I decided to give that post a make-over and update it with some of my new favorites. You still have a few more days before you need to start sneaking the zucchini on to the neighbor's porch, so maybe these recipes can help, or at least you can leave the neighbors a recipe idea along with that zucchini! Grilled Zucchini More Grilled Zucchini Recipes: Stuffed Zucchini Zucchini Side Dishes Cheesy Zucchini Dishes Raw Zucchini Salads More Raw Zucchini Salads: Zucchini Bread or Cake Julienned Zucchini is a tasty diet-friendly or gluten-free spaghetti dinner. Zucchini with Eggs is a good way to sneak some zucchini into the breakfast menu.
Corn pudding and corn casserole recipes We did 2 recipes today for a great side dish. Corn casserole Ingredients: 2 cans creamed corn1 egg1 sleeve Ritz crackers milk, approximately 3/4 cupButter or margarine to dot topsugar, 2 teaspooonsSalt, pepper (liberally sprinkled) (I added about 10 chopped jalapeno slices, and 2 slices cheddar jack cheese, and1 can of whole kernal corn instead of creamed) Directions: Preheat oven to 350-375 degrees. Grease a casserole dish. Mix corn, eggs, milk, salt, pepper and sugar. Pour into a greased casserole dish. Top with remaining crackers and dot with butter. Bake for 40 minutes, checking for burning at 15 minutes. Corn Pudding 5 eggs1/3 cup butter, melted1/4 cup white sugar1/2 cup milk4 tablespoons cornstarch1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn2 (14.75 ounce) cans cream-style corn DIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 400 Degrees F (200 degrees C).
Spiced Caramel Apple Dip Recipe Spiced Caramel Apple Dip Recipe – This creamy delicious and easy dip is perfect to serve with sliced apples. It’s an easy appetizer to serve at showers as well as for a special snack! Caramel apple dip is another must have recipe around my house. It’s perfect for a quick dip to take to a potluck, snacking during the big game, and to have when friends drop by for a visit. And during the cooler months of fall and winter, it tastes even better with spices – like a bite of apple pie. You’ve just got to try it. Spiced Caramel Apple Dip Recipe This keeps well in the refrigerator for a few days, making the perfect make-ahead treat for weekends and entertaining. How to Make Here are the easy steps to make this favorite dip. Cream the cream cheese. Add in one cup of packed brown sugar. Pour in a half cup of granulated sugar. You don’t want to bite into crunchy sugar when you eat this. Add one teaspoon of vanilla. Add in apple pie spice. How to Make Ahead Here’s how I make my Spiced Caramel Apple Dip.
Zucchini Parmesan Crisps | Healthy Recipes | Snack Recipes The following content was Provided by www.GroceryBudget101.com "We're Not Penny Pinching, We're Benji Pinching!" Zucchini is in abundance this time of year and we were looking for a great munchie that was healthy, unique and easy to make and these zucchini parmesan crisps really hit the spot! Sometimes necessity is the mother of invention and other times, it's just a matter of trying to figure out what you're going to do with an overabundance of a single ingredient when your family has vowed to run away if you serve it just one more time! You'll Need: Cooking spray 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound total) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (3/4-ounce) 2 tsp fresh minced garlic 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning 1/4 cup panko crumbs dash salt & black pepper marinara sauce Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Hmm.. © Can Stock Photo Inc. / jdwfoto
Vegetarian Recipe: Zucchini Gratin Vegetarian Recipe: Zucchini Gratin Perfect as a cheesy side dish or the main event, zucchini gratin is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is simple, but also versatile – you could replace two of the zucchinis with yellow squashes, or pick different cheeses based on your preferences. Swiss, Gruyere, and mozzarella would all make great substitutes for cheddar in this recipe – even a little pepperjack for some added kick would be tasty. For a smaller dish that only serves two, cut this recipe in half. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter4 large zucchini, sliced4 medium shallots, minced2 teaspoons garlic, minced1 cup heavy cream2/3 cup cheddar cheese1/3 cup Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon oreganoSalt and pepper to tasteGreen onions, sliced, for garnish Directions: Preheat the oven for 400 degrees F.Heat a large, deep pot to medium heat and add the butter. Recipe adapted from Just a Pinch
Cheddar Bacon Dip - Crack This is a favorite at our tailgating parties. It is very simple to make and it addictive to eat. We refer to it as CRACK! Cheddar Bacon Dip (a.k.a Crack)(Printable Recipe) 16 oz sour cream 1 packet Ranch dressing mix 3 oz bacon bits (in the bag not jar) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Mix together and refrigerate 24 hours. Potato and Cheese Pierogi Recipe Pierogi are traditional Polish noodle dumplings, filled with a variety of classic sweet and savory mixtures. For this recipe, we've chosen to make a basic potato-cheese filling and serve them as a side dish topped with sour cream, garlic and chive sauce. Our family recipe, combined with a fairly standard dough preparation method, produces an exceptionally light and tender finished product. The secret? 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting3 large eggs2 tablespoons sour cream3/4 to 1 cup water 1-1/2 lbs baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 small sweet onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 to 1 cup grated dry farmer's cheeseKosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 stick butter, cut into 1 tablespoon portions1 recipe Sour Cream Garlic-Chive Sauce For the dough: In a large bowl or mixer, combine the flour, eggs, sour cream and 1/2 cup of water. Serving Suggestion
Homemade Pickles – All food Recipes Homemade Pickles Cool and crunchy, delightfully sour and capable of going from snack to sandwich without a hitch — that’s what I call a good pickle. Did you know that they’re a cinch to make at home? You don’t even need to set aside the afternoon; you can make a few pint jars in less than thirty minutes. 24 (or so) small 4″-5″ pickling cucumbers9 cloves garlic, ends removed and smashed9 bay leaves2 1/2 tbls pickling spice(cloves, coriander, allspice, pepper, mustard seeds)Fresh Dill4 tbls large granule sea salt (kosher salt) Method: Clean 3 quart sized mason jars. Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Coat 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 2 cups cooked rice in bottom of baking dish. Arrange 3 cups cooked chicken pieces over top of rice. Layer 6 slices of Swiss cheese on top of chicken. Then layer 10 slices of cut-up ham on top of the Swiss cheese. Mix 2 cans cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup sour cream together. Spread on top of ham. Crush 10 saltine crackers then add 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, and 1/2 teaspoon parsley and mix together. Sprinkle on top of soup mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. I’m linking to these awesome blog parties:Hookin’ Up with HOH at House of HepworthsSunday Scoop Link Party at I Heart NaptimeSunday Showcase Party at Under the Table and DreamingRecipe Link Up Party at RemodelaholicRecipe Link Party at Centsational Girl
Cauliflower Crust Pizza I came across this cauliflower crust pizza on Pinterest, and was instantly intrigued. A low-carb pizza? Sign me up! I was skeptical, of course, but curious enough to try it and see how it tasted. I was pleasantly surprised by the results. My husband isn’t a huge fan of cauliflower, so I planned on making the pizza before he got home from work. So the general conclusion…Healthy, tasty and husband-approved? Cauliflower Crust PizzaYields: 1 serving* Ingredients: 1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese* 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp crushed garlic 1/2 tsp garlic salt Olive oil (optional) Pizza sauce Mozzarella cheese, shredded Other additional toppings of your choice *Many people have commented and said that the amount of cheese can be reduced by half, and still taste just as good! Directions: To rice your cauliflower, take 1 large head of cauliflower, remove the stems and leaves, and chop the florets into chunks. *The original recipe makes 1-9 inch pizza.
Maybe I Will...: Zucchini Hot Tots Zucchini Festival Day 2!!! Need to bring an appetizer or finger food to your next party?!? I gots ya covered! These Zucchini Hot Tots are da bomb! I brought them to a girls night and they were a HIT !! My kiddos also snagged their fair share before they were plated and taken to said girls night!! Zucchini Hot Tots Makes 24 Hot Tots 2 cups zucchini, grated2 eggs 1/2 of an onion, diced and sauteed in 1 TBS Butter1/4 cup Mozararella cheese 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup dry Italian it breadcrumbs kosher salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400 degrees 1. 2. 3. Bake 15-18 minutes Enjoy!!! For 6 Tots!
Stuffed Breakfast Bubble Biscuits Stuffed Breakfast Bubble Biscuits I don't know about you but I am NOT a morning person. Someone always wakes up about 6:00am and I usually drag myself out of bed around 7:00 (not by choice). This is me in the morning (except for I'm not a man and I usually don't have a flower) I have been on kind of a Biscuit kick lately because there are so many great ideas! Here are the items you will need for the "basic" Stuffed Breakfast Bubble Biscuits. Ingredients Pillsbury Buttermilk Biscuits - I used 2 1/2 cans out of a small 4 pack Shredded Cheese (I had Mexican style on hand) Frozen Shredded Hash Browns 1 package of Cooked Bacon 6 Scrambles Eggs One Egg for top of Biscuits Cook your bacon until crisp so it will break easily into pieces. Cook the eggs and have the shredded cheese ready. Stretch out one of the biscuits, don't be afraid. Put a little bit of Hash Browns, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs and Cheese on top. Grab the sides and start pulling them to the top and then pinch to close. Tasty Tasty. Mmmmmmmmmmm
Chickpea and Date Tagine Recipe nutritional information Serves 8 North African tagines often combine sweet and savory foods to play off the spices used to season them. 1 Tbs. olive oil 1 large onion, diced (2 cups) 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.) 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. ground ginger ½ tsp. ground cinnamon 1 15-oz. can crushed tomatoes 3 cups cooked chickpeas or 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 cup whole-wheat couscous 1 cup pitted dates, halved ¼ cup lemon juice ½ cup chopped cilantro 1. Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. 2. 3. December 2011 p.55