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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Baby Carrots & Onions In Irish Cream

veg Baby Carrots & Onions In Irish Cream - This pleasant sweet recipe for creamy carrots and onions, is an ideal side dish for any meal. The fresh, colorful vegetables are first steamed them mixed with rich irish cream, for a delightful, quick-fix, side dish recipe.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Baby Carrots. Onions
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Baby Carrots & Onions In Irish Cream

lb Baby carrots
1 lb Small white onions
5 fl Cream
Salt and pepper
Pinch nutmeg

Directions to make Baby Carrots & Onions In Irish Cream

Step 1:Wash and trim carrots. Peel onions. Place in pot with 1/2 inch boiling salted water. Cover and simmer gently for 10 minutes. Remove lid and boil rapidly, shaking pot to prevent burning, until water is absorbed.
Step 2:Stir in cream and add pepper and salt to taste, if necessary. Serve with a very light sprinkling of nutmeg.

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Vegetarian Meatballs

veg_mtbl Vegetarian Meatballs - These rustic, homestyle, vegetarian meatballs are spectacular. Pre-made vegetable patties, are combined with traditional meatball ingredients, and a dash of soy sauce and your favorite seasonings, before being rolled into balls. Skillet fried, stove top, this quick and easy vegetarian meatball recipe also freezes well.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Servings: 24
Main Ingredient: Vegetable Burgers
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Vegetarian Meatballs

1 lb Vegetable burgers
1/4 c Breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tb Butter or margerine
1 lg Onion; chopped
1 c Milk
1 ea Egg; beaten
1 tb Fresh parsley; chopped
1 tb Soy sauce
Veg oil for frying

Directions to make Vegetarian Meatballs

Step 1:Crumble the burgers into a mixing bowl and use your fingers to work in the breadcrumbs, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Step 2:Melt the butter in a frying pan and saute the onion until transparent. Mix the milk and egg together and add, with the parsley and soy sauce, to the dry mix. Stir well.
Step 3:Add the onion saute. Stir thoroughly and shape into 24 small balls. Fry until well browned all over.

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Baked Honey Tomatoes

veg_frd Baked Honey Tomatoes - This naturally sweet, fresh tomato recipe, is a secretly simple, extraordinary, baked side dish. Perfect when tomatoes are in season, as they are juicier, the drizzled honey on the tomatoes gives them an exotic flare. This quick and easy recipe will complement any meal, and will soon be a new family favorite.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Servings: 8
Main Ingredient: Tomatoes
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Baked Honey Tomatoes

8 Tomatoes, medium
1/2 c Bread crumbs, fresh, coarse
2 ts Salt
2 ts Pepper
1 ts Tarragon, dried
4 ts Honey
4 ts Butter

Directions to make Baked Honey Tomatoes

Step 1:Preheat oven to 350F. Slice off stem ends of tomatoes and carefully scrape out seeds. Place open side up in buttered baking dish.
Step 2:Mix bread crumbs, salt, pepper and tarragon. Drizzle honey over tomatoes, rubbing it down into cavities. Sprinkle tomatoes with crumb mixture and dot with butter.
Step 3:Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, till tomato skins begin to wrinkle. Place under broiler for another 5 minutes or till crumbs begin to brown.

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