Category: Side Dishes
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Zucchini Garlic Bites

Ingredients:1 cup shredded zucchini1 large egg1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese1/4 cup breadcrumbs1 clove garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon dried basil1/4 teaspoon dried oreganoSalt and pepper to taste Directions: Prepare Zucchini:Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).Shred the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.Mix Ingredients:In a bowl, combine the shredded zucchini, egg, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs,…
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Italian Drunken Noodles

Ingredients:8 ounces spaghetti2 tablespoons olive oil1 onion, thinly sliced3 cloves garlic, minced1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced1 zucchini, thinly sliced1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1/4 cup black olives, pitted and sliced1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped1/4 cup red wine1/2 teaspoon red pepper…
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Jalepeno Popper Soup

1 pound bacon, chopped4 to 6 jalapeno peppers, deseeded and diced1/2 cup onion, diced2 teaspoons garlic, minced½ cup all-purpose flour6 cups low-sodium chicken broth3 cups half-and-half6 yukon gold potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1 inch-pieces8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into pieces2 cups cheddar cheese, shreddedKosher salt, to tastefreshly ground black pepper, to tastetoppings:…
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King’s Hawaiian Cheesecake Danish

1 12-pack King’s Hawaiian original sweet rolls1/2 c. + 2 T. butter melted3 T. brown sugar2 t. ground cinnamon¼ t. ground nutmeg8 oz. cream cheese, softened¼ c. granulated sugar¼ t. almond extract1 large egg, beaten Preheat oven to 375°F. Melt 2 T. butter and brush evenly along the bottom and up the sides of a…
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GARLIC & HERB WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Ingredients1 head of cauliflower leaves removed2 Tbsp. butter melted, or dairy-free butter alternative*2 Tbsp. olive oil½ tsp. salt to taste¼ tsp. pepper to taste1 tsp. Italian seasonings2 cloves garlic crushed2-3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese dairy-free if needed**Parsley fresh, finely choppedInstructionsPreheat oven to 400°F.Cut and remove the leaves from the head of cauliflower. Cut and remove the…
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Cauliflower Fritters (Makes approx. 12 fritters

Ingredients 1 egg1/2 C. milk1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepper1/4 tsp. ground mustard3/4 C. all purpose flour1 C. finely shredded cheddar cheese1 T. real bacon bits12 oz. bag frozen cauliflower, thawed and choppedIn a bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and seasonings. Whisk in the flour, stir in the cheese, cauliflower and bacon bits. Mix together…
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Crab Cakes

Ingredients 1 lb. Back fin Crabmeat1 Egg, beaten1 cup Ritz Crackers, crushed1 tsp. Yellow Mustard2 tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice2 tbsp. Fresh Parsley, chopped1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning1 tbsp. Worcestershire SaucePlace crabmeat in a mixing bowl, picking any stray shell fragments out. Add crushed crackers, Old Bay Seasoning & parsley to the crab. In a separate…
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Cheesy Zucchini Gratin

Ingredients1 large zucchini, sliced thin & cut in half circles1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese4 tablespoons butter1 small onion, sliced thin1/4 cup of beef broth1 cup cheese of your choice (I used mozzarella and Asiago mix)3 large cloves of garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon of salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1/2 cup heavy cream InstructionsIn a large oven proof skillet,…
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Pasta(less) Salad

Ingredients – 1 large red, yellow, and orange pepper– 2 large green bell peppers– 1 pack of snack size tomatoes, quartered– 2 cucumbers halved and de-seeded then quartered– 1 red onion– 1/2 lb deli ham– 1/2 lb deli turkey– 1 package cheddar cheese cubes– 1 small package real bacon bits– 1 bottle of skinny girl…
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Baked Frittata For One

INGREDIENTS 2 large eggs1 small zucchini, sliced1 small tomato, sliced 6 mushrooms, sliced1 tablespoon butter1 potato, cooked and diced (optional)2 green onions, chopped1 clove garlic, minced or pressed1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley1⁄4 cup grated cheddar cheesesaltfreshly ground black pepperdried basil or fresh basil DIRECTIONSNote that just about everything here is optional.Use vegetables you like.Use the…
