Take-out Tuesday, Zuccorny Soup

Soup in the summertime?? This is not only a light and healthy meal, it’s full of fresh summer corn and zucchini One of my favorite restaurants features a wonderful corn soup in the summer, and I always order it, so when I saw a recipe for Zucchini Corn Chowder at Damn Delicious, I couldn’t wait … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Roasted Zucchini & Asparagus Parmesan

What is one of THE best things about summer? Fresh Produce!! We are filling our plates full of corn, tomatoes, peaches, strawberries, watermelon, zucchini… and the greatest thing about summer produce is it requires no enhancing… Simple prep and a little roasting and all the delicious flavors will shine on their own! This will be … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Dreaming of Summer Zucchini & Pimiento Cheese Strata

“Hey, do we have any more of those little quiche things?” HH asked “Sure, they’re in the fridge, Warm them up in the microwave, about 20-30 seconds per piece” I created this dish with Summer on my mind Even though zucchini is available year round, it always reminds me of Summer and overflowing vegetable gardens … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Summer Angel Hair Alfredo with Corn & Zucchini

Happy “Sneak Some Zucchini on your Neighbor’s Porch Day!” Yep, there really is such a day! And it’s today, August 8 Read all about it here There are a gazillion things you can do with zucchini, like Zucchini Hassleback Heros This is another great one~ and a perfect summer dish, thin pasta married with garden … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Zucchini & Corn Enchiladas or Creamy Zucchini & Corn Crepes

My family loves enchiladas, and I’m always looking for variations This vegetarian version can be served as a main dish or a side with grilled meat If you’re not a fan of Tex-Mex, wait!  Substitute a white sauce or a creamed soup* for the enchilada sauce for a delightful twist on this comfort filled dish, … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Zucchini Frico

This is a fun little appetizer that goes together in mere minutes Quite a tasty, lo-carb bite, perfect for a little happy hour nibble Snapper season was in full swing last weekend and I spent a lot of time on the porch watching the fishing boats dot the Gulf of Mexico while my fishermen pursued … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Zucchini Hassleback Heros

Do you like Italian style submarine sandwiches or heros, loaded with Italian meats and cheese? Italian sandwiches are one of our very favorites This is a lightened up, lower carb version All the wonderful decadence, minus the bread I used salami, ham, Manchego, Parmesan, Italian dressing and then topped it off with a drizzle of … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Cherry Tomato Tian

A tian is a dish made with layered ingredients, arranged in a shallow baking dish The name originates from the Greek word for frying pan, tēganon All you have to do is slice an array of vegetables yellow squash, zucchini, onion, potato I used a circular baking dish, and filled the center with chopped onions … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Two Way Tacos with Roasted Tomato & Squash Salsa

These are not your ordinary Taco Tuesday ground beef tacos But they are just as easy! You can make them with chicken or pork Boxed or fresh corn tortillas, Purchased or homemade Flour Tortillas, what ever you like The roasted vegetables really make these tacos a nutritious and satisfying meal Put the vegetables on a … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Bacon Lattice Pimento Cheese & Zucchini Pie

In honor of yesterday’s National Pie Day, 3.14  TT   let’s make a pie! Have you seen the bacon lattice topped pies? So cute, right? But when I read the recipe, I knew I had to make some changes As easy as it would be to top a pie with raw bacon and have it … Continue reading