Cheesy Zucchini and Yellow Squash Casserole

 Another Great Side Dish for the Holidays.

Here's what you'll need:

A  9" X 13" Casserole Dish Brushed Well with Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil.

Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees.

2 Medium Zucchini, Unpeeled and Sliced.

2 Medium Yellow Squash,  Unpeeled and Sliced.

4 TBS Chopped Fresh Basil.

2 TBS Thinly Sliced Green Onions.

1/2 tsp Dried Thyme.

3/4 tsp Garlic Powder.

1 C Shredded Mozzarella Cheese.

1 C Shredded Parmesan Cheese.

Salt and Pepper to Taste.

In a Mixing Bowl:

Zucchini

Yellow Squash

Green Onion.

Basil, Thyme, Garlic Powder.

1/2 C Mozzarella Cheese.

1/2 C Parmesan Cheese.

Salt and Pepper to Taste.

Mix Well.

Spoon into the Baking Dish.

Bake Uncovered 25-30 Minutes.

Remove from the Oven and Sprinkle with Remaining 1/2 Cup of Mozzarella Cheese.

Sprinkle with  Remaining 1/2 C of Parmesan Cheese.

Return to the Oven for 10  - 15 Minutes, Until the Cheese is Melted.

Remove from the Oven  to a Cooling Rack for 10 Minutes.

Enjoy!

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Irish Buttered Cabbage

 This is a simple and delicious Recipe. It's a great Side Dish for Thanksgiving. 

I have other great Cabbage Recipes but this may very well be my favorite.

Here's what you'll need:

1 Small  Head Of Cabbage

4 1/4 Cups of Vegetable Stock, ( I use Better Than Bouillon) They also make a Vegetarian No Chicken Plant Based Bouillon, that I have used.

Salt. 

Black Pepper.

4 TBS. Butter.

Remove any Outer Brown Leaves from the Cabbage.

Cut the Cabbage Into Quarters and remove the Thick Core.

Roughly Chop the Cabbage. (Refer to the above Photo to get an idea of the Size of the Pieces.) Add it to a Sieve in Batches and Rinse with Cold Water.

In a Large Saucepan:

Vegetable Stock

Cabbage

Make sure it's all Submerged in the Stock.

Bring it to a Boil.

Reduce to a Simmer and continue Cooking for 15 - 20 Minutes.

Drain the Cabbage in a Collander and add it back to the Saucepan on LOW HEAT to Drain off any Excess Liquid.

Add:

Butter and Toss until Completely Melted and Stir to Combine Well.

Transfer to a Serving Dish.

Season it well with Salt to Taste and Plenty of Black Pepper to Taste.

Stir to combine Well.

Enjoy! 

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Banana, Peanut Butter and Rolled Oats Cookies

 These are an Easy and Delicious Cookie. 

Here's what you'll need:

Preheat the oven to 350 Degrees.

A Sheet Pan Lined with Parchment Paper.

2 Ripe Bananas,

1 C Cream Peanut Butter.

1/2 C Rolled Oats.

In a Mixing Bowl:

Mash the Bananas.

Add:

Peanut Butter and Mix Well.

Fold in the Rolled Oats.

Drop Large Balls of the Dough onto the Sheet Pan.

Shape into Thick Cookies with a Fork. Gently create a Criss Cross Pattern  on top, with the Fork. 

Bake 10 - 12 Minutes, or until Golden Brown.

Remove the Pan to a Cooling Rack to Cool Completely so they can Set Well.

Enjoy!

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Vegetable Casserole / Broccoli and Cauliflower

 Here's another favorite Casserole.

Here's what you'll need:

Preheat the Oven to 350 Degrees.

 A 9 X 13 Casserole Dish.

1 Medium Head of Broccoli, cut into Florets.

1 Small Head of Cauliflower, cut into Florets.

1 TBS Olive Oil.

1 Onion, Diced.

1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced.

Baking Mixture Ingredients:. 

3 Eggs, Beaten.

5 TBS Olive Oil.

1 1/3 C  of Milk, Your Choice.

3/4 C Flour, Your Choice.

3/4 C Grated Parmesan Cheese.

1 tsp ea: Paprika and Garlic Powder.

Salt and Pepper to Taste.

1/3 C Fresh Chopped Parsley.

1 C Shredded Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese.

 

Instructions:

In a Large Pot of Boiling Water:

Cauliflower, and Return to a Boil.

Cook for 7 Minutes.

Add:

Broccoli and Cook for an Additional 2 Minutes, until Fork Tender.

Drain and Dry the Vegetables with Layers of Paper Towel.

In a Small Skillet on Medium High Heat:

Sauté Onion in the  1 TBS of Olive Oil. Until Translucent 

Remove from Heat.

Spoon the Broccoli, Cauliflower, Onion and Bell Pepper evenly into the Casserole Dish. 

Season with Salt and Pepper.

In a Large Mixing Bowl:

Eggs

5 TBS Olive Oil

Milk

Whisk Well.

Add:

Flour

Parmesan Cheese

Paprika,  Garlic Powder and Parsley.

Spoon Evenly Over the Vegetables.

Sprinkle with Shredded Mozzarella or Swiss Cheese.

Bake 40 - 45 Minutes Until Golden Brown.

Remove from Oven to a Cooling Rack and Cool Completely.

Enjoy! 

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Zucchini Baked Chips

 Another Great Appetizer  or Side Dish for any occasion.

Here's what you'll Need:

Preheat the Oven to 425 Degrees.

Line a Sheet Pan with Parchment Paper and Spray with Vegetable Spray.

2 Medium Zucchinis sliced 1/8 " Thick.

1 tsp Salt.

1/4 tsp Pepper.

1/4 tsp Garlic Powder.

1/4 C Grated Parmesan Cheese.

Arrange the Zucchini on Paper Towels.

Sprinkle them with Salt and Set Aside for 30 Minutes.

Blot them Dry with Paper Towel. Do Not Rinse.

Place the Slices in a Single Layer on the Sheet Pan and Spray Lightly with Vegetable Spray.

Bake for 15 Minutes.

Remove from Oven.

Sprinkle with Pepper, Garlic Powder and Cheese.

Return to the Oven and Continue Baking 15 - 20 Minutes until Browned and Crisp.

Transfer Slices to a Serving Platter.

Enjoy!

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Banana and Peanut Butter Mug Cake

 This is just another one of my recently discovered recipes that is Diabetic Friendly. My Blog is Vegetarian with options in most recipes for Non Vegetarians and since my Diabetic Diagnosis 3 Years ago, I have added suggestions to many recipes that make them Diabetic Friendly too.

This Mug Cake is Simple to make and makes an interesting Dessert .

Here's what you'll need:

A Mug or a Small Bowl.

It's Microwaved and not Baked.

1 Banana,

1 Egg

1 TBS of Creamy Peanut Butter,  When I make it I Microwave the Peanut Butter in a Small Ramekin just to Soften it and make it easier to incorporate into the Mixture.

In the Mug or Bowl:

Smash the Banana well.

Add the Egg and Mix well.

Add the Peanut Butter and Mix Well, until Creamy Smooth.

Microwave it for 90 Seconds ( 1 1/2 Minutes) 

It should have a cake like consistency.

Allow it to Cool Slightly,

I topped it off with Cool Whip.

It was Delicious.

Enjoy!

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Apple and Cocoa Cake

This Cake is made without Sugar or Flour.  The ingredients and the instructions are really simple.

Here's what you'll need:

A 6" Loaf Pan or an 8" Cake Pan, brushed with Olive Oil and lined on the Bottom only with a Piece of Parchment Paper.

A Blender or Food Processor.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

4 Medium Apples (Fuji, Honeycrisp or Gala)  Cored, Peeled and Roughly Chopped.

4 Large Eggs

5 TBS Cocoa Powder ( I prefer Rodelle Gourmet Baking , Dutch Processed Cocoa)

1 tsp Baking Powder.

Instructions:

Blend all of the ingredients together in a Blender or Food Processor until Creamy Smooth, scraping down the Sides as Needed.

The Batter will be Thin.

Pour the Batter into the Pan of your Choice.

Bake 40 - 50 Minutes until a Toothpick inserted in the Center comes out Clean.

Remove from the Oven to a Wire Cooling 

Rack and allow to Cool 10 - 15 Minutes.

Transfer the Cake to the Rack to Cool Completely. 

Top Individual Slices with Whipped Cream ( I use Cool Whip)

Enjoy! 

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