Savoury Veggie Pancakes

INGREDIENTS

3 tbs of canola oil 2 c of shredded vegetables (carrots, zucchini, yellow squash, brown cremini mushrooms, or white mushrooms) 2 large egg yolks, 1 egg or egg substitution equivalent 1/2 c sour cream 3 tbs cornstarch 1 tbs minced, fresh chives 1/4 tsp salt Ground pepper (for taste) ...

DIRECTIONS

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.  Add desired veggies. Saute 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp but tender, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat.  Cool slightly.
• In a bowl, beat egg yolks or egg and mix in the sour cream, cornstarch, chives, salt and pepper to taste.  Stir in the sauteed vegetables.
• In a large skillet, heat the remaining oil over medium-high heat.  Spoon 3 tbs batter into skillet to form 3-inch patties.  Cook until lightly browned underneath, about 2 minutes.  Turn and brown the other side, about 1 minute.
• Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in a 200 degree oven while making the rest of the batter.
• Serve hot.  NOTE:  These can be made in advance- just reheat at 325 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

Poor Man Pirogi Recipe

9 Lasagna Noodles
4 cups instant mashed potatoes
2 large onions
½ lb margarine
1 lb. cheddar cheese (shredded)

Prepare Noodles & Mashed Potatoes according to package.

Dice onions, sauté in skillet w/ margarine.
Spray 9x13 glass baking dish w/ PAM cooking spray. Layer lasagna noodles, 2 cups mashed potatoes, 1/3 onion, 1/3 chedder cheese. Repeat. Top w/ layer of lasagna noodles, onions and cheese. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Mushroom Casserole Recipe

I totally pinched this from another website... I don't have the link, but I think if you google 101 Cookbooks you may find it.

• 1/2 pound (8 ounces) brown mushrooms, cleaned and chopped
• 1 large onion, well chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 3 cups cooked brown rice, room temperature
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• a bit of fresh tarragon, chopped

Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Rub a medium-large baking dish with a bit of olive oil or butter and set aside. The pan I use is slightly smaller than a classic 9x13 baking dish - just grab for something in this ballpark.

In a large skillet over medium-high heat saute the mushrooms in a glug of olive oil sprinkled with a couple pinches of salt. Stir every minute or so until the mushrooms have released their liquid and have browned a bit. Add the onions and cook for another 4 or 5 minutes or until they are translucent. Stir in the garlic, cook for another minute and remove from heat. Add the rice to the skillet and stir until combined.

In a medium bowl whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, sour cream, and salt.

Combine the rice mixture and cottage cheese mixture in a large bowl, stir until well combined and then turn out into your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 2/3 of the Parmesan cheese, cover with foil and place in oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 20 or 30 minutes more or hot throughout and golden along the edges. Sprinkle with the chopped tarragon, and the remaining Parmesan and enjoy.

Serves about 8.

Broccoli-Cheddar Puff

INGREDIENTS
6 tbls butter or margarine
6 tbls all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 1/4 cup whole milk
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
4 head broccoli
1 head cauliflower
7 large eggs, separated
½ lb bacon, chopped
small onion, chopped
DIRECTIONS
1. Fry up bacon and onion, crisp
2. Chop up broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized chunks, and in stir bacon and onion mixture; place into your greased casserole dish (should comfortably fit, with some headroom for the puff)
3. Melt butter in a large saucepan; and flour, sauté on low heat for a minute or so, to cook out the floury taste, add salt and pepper.
4.Gradually stir in milk, cooking until it boils and thickens, stirring often. Lower heat, and add cheese stirring just until it melts; remove from heat.
5. In small bowl, with fork, lightly beat egg yolks. Stir in about 1/2 cup cheese sauce. Gradually pour egg-yolk mixture into cheese sauce, stirring rapidly to prevent curdling. Cool slightly; meanwhile, preheat oven to 325º F.
6. In large bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form when beaters are lifted. With rubber spatula, gently fold one third of whites into cheese mixture. Fold cheese mixture gently back into remaining whites.
5. Pour sauce over veggies into prepared casserole. Bake 40 minutes or until top is browned and knife inserted in center comes out clean. Serve immediately.

Orzo Risotto

Risotto is such a wonderfully versatile dish. This version is fantastic on its own, or add any number of your favorite things.

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 lb. orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
• 1/2 cup small diced onion
• 2-3 cloves minced fresh garlic
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan

Heat oil and butter in a saucepan. Add orzo and toast lightly - about 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, stir and cook until soft. Add wine, stir and deglaze about 1 minute. When wine has nearly evaporated, add 2 cups of stock, stirring until absorbed. Add the remaining stock, salt and pepper and cook until absorbed. Remove from heat, add chopped parsley and cheese and season to taste.

Corn Casserole

• 2 16.5 oz cans yellow cream corn
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 4 oz. can chopped green chiles (drained)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1 cup yellow corn meal
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Mix remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Fold into the corn mixture. Pour into a lightly greased 11 x 7 x 1.5 dish. Bake at 350 Fahrenheit for 50 minutes or until knife comes out clean.

Creamed Spinach (serves 6)

Ingredients
3 beaten Eggs
8 ounces, shredded Cheese - Sharp Cheddar
1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped, drained Spinach
1 ( 16 oz. ) carton Cottage Cheese

Cooking Directions
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Spoon into a casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.