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.

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.

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.

Zucchini Grinders (serves 2)

INGREDIENTS

* 1-1/2 teaspoons butter
* 1 medium zucchini, cubed
* 1/2 pinch red pepper flakes
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1/2 cup marinara sauce
* 2 med bocconcini (2" diameter)
* 2 (6 inch) French or Italian sandwich rolls, split

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the zucchini in butter until browned and slightly tender. Season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and stir in the marinara sauce. Cook and stir until sauce is heated.
3. Slice bocconcini into 1/4" thick slices, and lay into bun. Spoon a generous amount of the zucchini mixture into each sandwich roll. Close the rolls, and wrap individually in aluminum foil.
4. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until bread is heated through, and cheese is melted. The bocconcini will be stringy and gooey and delish.

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.