Zucchini Bruschetta with Gouda Cheese Recipe

zuc-150x150This is one of those zesty summer recipes that makes you glad that you like fresh vegetables. Take these simple and elegant vegetables and combine them together over a nice fresh baguette.

Ingredients

15 mL (1 tbsp) butter
375 mL (1 1/2 cups) diced zucchini
2 cloves garlic, chopped
75 mL (1/3 cup) chopped red onions
30 mL (2 tbsp) chopped fresh basil or 10 mL (2 tsp) dried basil
1 pinch Cayenne
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 loaf baguette, sliced
250 mL (1 cup) shredded Canadian Gouda

Preparation

In a frying pan over medium-high heat, melt butter and cook zucchini with garlic
and onions for 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove from heat, add basil and Cayenne. Salt and pepper generously.

Preheat broiler.

Top slices of baguette with about 15 mL (1 tbsp) of zucchini mixture. Cover
with cheese and broil until cheese is melted.

Serve hot or cold with an apéritif or as an appetizer, with a salad.

Vegetable Lasagna with Tomato Basil Sauce

veg Vegetable Lasagna with Tomato Basil Sauce - This scrumptious, cheese and vegeatble lasagna recipe comes with its own homemade sauce recipe as well! Fresh sliced vegetables, four different cheeses, and a tasty tomato basil sauce, layered with hearty lasagna noodles. A traditional Italian dish, we removed the meat to make this delectable vegetable lasagna.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 60 mins
Servings: 6-8
Main Ingredient: Vegetables, Lasagna
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Vegetable Lasagna with Tomato Basil Sauce

Tomato-Basil Sauce
.2tablespoons olive oil
.4medium carrots, thinly sliced
.3medium zucchini, thinly sliced
.6ounces spinach leaves, washed, stemmed and torn in bite-size pieces
.1/4teaspoon salt
.1/4teaspoon black pepper
.1egg
.3cups ricotta cheese
.1/2cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
.12uncooked lasagna noodles
.1-1/2cups (6 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
.1-1/2cups (6 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
.1/2cup water
.Belgian endive leaves, Bibb lettuce leaves and fresh basil sprigs (optional)

Directions to make Vegetable Lasagna with Tomato Basil Sauce

Step 1:

Prepare Tomato-Basil Sauce. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add carrots; cook and stir 4 minutes. Add zucchini; cook and stir 8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add spinach; cook and stir 1 minute or until spinach is wilted. Stir in salt and pepper.

Step 2:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat egg in medium bowl. Stir in ricotta cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

Step 3:

Spread 1 cup Tomato-Basil Sauce in bottom of 13X9-inch baking pan; top with 4 uncooked lasagna noodles. Spoon 1/3 of ricotta cheese mixture over noodles; carefully spread with spatula.

Step 4:

Spoon 1/3 of vegetable mixture over cheese. Top with 1 cup Tomato-Basil Sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup each mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses. Repeat layers 2 times beginning with noodles and ending with mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheeses. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Step 5:

Bake lasagna 1 hour or until bubbly. Uncover. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes. Cut into squares. Garnish, if desired.

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Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

sclpot Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes - If you love scalloped potatoes, and miss them during the warm weather, then this crockpot scalloped potato recipe is what you need! No need to turn on the oven, to enjoy your favorite vegetable, just break out your slow cooker. and try these creamy scalloped potaoes.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

2 lbs. potatoes or possibly 6 med. thinly sliced
1 sm. onion thinly sliced
1/4 c. flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tbsp. butter
1 (10 ounce.) can cream of mushroom soup
4 slices American cheese
1 c. water
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

**recipe can easily doubled for larger slow cookers.

Directions to make Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

Step 1:

Toss potato slices in water and cream of tartar. Drain. Put half of potatoes in greased crockpot.

Step 2:

Top half of onion slices, flour, salt and pepper. Add in remaining potatoes and onions and sprinkle rest of flour on top. Add in butter and undiluted soup. Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hrs or possibly high 3 to 4 hrs. Add in cheese 30 min before serving.

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Red Cabbage and Onion Coleslaw

veg Red Cabbage and Onion Coleslaw - This healthy, hearty vegetable recipe for coleslaw, is made with colorful red cabbage and red onions, giving it excellent presentation for buffets or brunches. Quick and easy to make, as it is a “No Cook” salad, we added a little sweet and heat to make it unique and it adds loads of flavor. A family favorite at our house.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Servings: 8
Main Ingredient: Cabbage
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Red Cabbage and Onion Coleslaw

1 1/2 tb Oil, olive
3 tb Lemon juice
1 1/2 tb Balsamic vinegar
1/2 c Rice vinegar
1 1/2 ts Maple syrup
3/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper, black, ground
1/4 ts Pepper, cayenne
6 c Red cabbage; thinly sliced
3/8 c Parsley, chopped
3 tb Cilantro, chopped
3/8 c Onions, red, minced

Directions to make Red Cabbage and Onion Coleslaw

Step 1:In a large bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, vinegars, maple syrup, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Toss with cabbage; let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
Step 2:Taste for seasoning and adjust if necessary, toss in parsley, cilantro and red onion. Serve at room temperature.

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How To Grill Vegetables

grilled_vegetablesThere are a lot of articles on how to grill vegetables, but the fastest and easiest is to simply layer your fresh veggies in a pocket of aluminum foil with your favorite seasonings and a few ice cubes and set them on the grill for 5-8 minutes (flipping at last once). Butter works too, but will make the vegetables crunchy, while ice gives them a more steamed taste and texture. Enjoy some simple bbq recipes here.

Basil-Vegetable Saute

vegetablesWith only 4 ingredients, you can see how this is truely a simple recipe that anyone can make. Try this with your next barbeque. 

4 Green Onions, Cut Into 3

In. pieces 1 md Zucchini, Cut Into 3 X 1/4

In. Strips 1 md Size Green Pepper, Cut

Into 1/4 in. Strips 1 md Size Red Bell Pepper

Cut Into 1/4 in. Strips. 1 tb Vegetable Oil

1 cl Garlic Minched

1 tb Finely Chopped Fresh Basil

Coat A Large Skillet With Cooking Spray; Add Oil. Place Over Medium- High Heat Until Hot.

Add Garlic; Stir Fry 1 Min.

Add Reserved Vegetables; Stir Fry 2 Min. A

dd Basil. Cover & Reduce Heat. Cook 2 Min.

Serve Immediately.

Brussel Sprouts In Pecan Sauce

brus_sprt  Brussel Sprouts In Pecan Sauce - This saucy, fresh, brussel sprouts recipe is oh so simple, as well as healthy. Brussel sprouts have no fat, no cholesterol, and no carbs, and positively overflowung with VitaminC. The distictive pecans, first browned in butter, are then poured over the top, adding texture and flavor to this quick, easy vegetable recipe.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Brussel Sprouts, Pecans
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Brussel Sprouts In Pecan Sauce

1 lb Brussel sprouts; trimmed
3 T Butter, unsalted
1/4 c Pecans, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions to make Brussel Sprouts In Pecan Sauce

Step 1:Cook the brussel sprouts, covered in boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain. Keep warm.
Step 2:Heat the butter in small saucepan and brown the pecans;do not let them burn. Pour the pecans over the Brussel Sprouts and serve.

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Zesty Shrimp Salad

veg_shrp Zesty Shrimp Salad -This exquisite, light, zesty shrimp salad recipe is chilled, and without a doubt a meal in itself. Flavored with the addition of fresh, distinct asparagus, citrus and jack cheese, it is positively overflowing with fresh robust shrimp. The homemade dressing, recipe included, is drizzled over the shrimp and asparagus, giving it it’s magnificent zest. This quick nad easy recipe is a “Must Try” for shrimp lovers!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Shrimp, Asparagus
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Zesty Shrimp Salad

1 lb Shrimp shelled and cleaned
1 1/2 lb Cleaned asparagus
1 Thin lemon slice
1/4 c Sliced green onion
2 tb Minced parsley
1 md Diced tomato
Lettuce leaves
1 oz Grated Monterey jack cheese

DRESSING
1/2 c Salad oil
4 tb Vinegar
1/4 ts Salt
Dash cayenne
1/8 ts Pepper
1 tb Parsley
1 tb Basil
1 tb Oregano
1 tb Chervil

Directions to make Zesty Shrimp Salad

Step 1:Cook shrimp; drain and set aside. Cook asparagus until crisp- tender; drain well. Place shrimp, asparagus and lemon slice in mixing bowl. Pour herb dressing over all, cover and chill well, stirring once or twice.
Step 2:Combine onion, parsley and tomato. To serve, drain shrimp asparagus mixture and arrange on plate with lettuce and cheese. Serve with tomato mixture.
Step 3:DRESSING: Combine oil, vinegar, salt, cayenne, pepper, parsley, basil, chervil and oregano.

 

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Scalloped Potatoes with Apples and Cinnamon

veg4 Scalloped Potatoes with Apples and Cinnamon - This fragrant, supreme, scalloped potato recipe uses hearty sweet potatoes and has the exceptional addition of apples and cinnamon! A perfect “out of the ordinary” addition to any homemade dinner, this simple vegetable recipe is out of this world.

Cook Time: 45-30 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Sweet Potatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Scalloped Potatoes with Apples and Cinnamon

6 Apples, peeled and sliced
6 Sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 cup Orange juice
1 Grated orange, zest of
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 cup Crushed corn flakes or breadcrumbs

Directions to make Scalloped Potatoes with Apples and Cinnamon

Step 1:Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Place alternate layers of sweet potatoes and apples in baking dish, ending with apples. Pour orange juice and zest over mixture and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Step 2:Bake, covered with foil, in preheated 375 degree oven, 40 minutes.
Step 3:Remove foil, top with crushed cereal or bread crumbs, and spray with cooking spray. Bake an additional 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

 

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Baked Vegetable Salad

veg2 Baked Vegetable Salad - This best, baked vegetable salad recipe is delicious and very distinct. The veggies are wrapped in foil before being oven baked to a succulent tenderness, then mixed together with fresh sauteed garlic, creating a very simple,yet sensational salad,

Cook Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Baked Vegetable Salad

1 lg Eggplant
2 lg Bell peppers, red or green
2 lg Celery stalks
Olive oil for sauteeing
2 ea Garlic cloves, minced
1/4 c Olive oil
1/4 c Red wine vinegar
1 ts Oregano
Salt & pepper
1/4 c Black olives, chopped

Directions to make Baked Vegetable Salad

Step 1:Preheat oven to 400F. Place whole eggplant, unpeeled, on a rack in oven. Wrap the two peppers & celery stalks individually in aluminum foil & place them on rack as well. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove peppers & celery & let cool. Bake eggplant for another 15 minutes. It should be very tender & have collapsed.
Step 2:When vegetables are cool enough to handle, peel eggplant, cut into several pieces & drain in a colnder for 20 minutes. Squeeze out some of the excess moisture. Chop peppers, removing stems & seeds. Leave in large pieces. Chop celery into 1/2\” pieces. Dice eggplant & combine with peppers & celery in a large bowl.
Step 3:Heat a few drops of olive oil in a skillet & saute the garlic till golden. Add to the bowl. Add remaining ingredients & mix thoroughly. Cover & let stand for 1 hour at room temperature before serving.

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