Italian-Roasted Zucchini

Ingredients: 4 zucchinis  ¼ oz rosemary  ¼ oz sage ¼ oz oregano  Directions: Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise and set aside  Chop rosemary and sage if fresh (if dried, pieces should already be small enough) and mix in oil with the oregano and salt  Place zucchinis cut side up on baking tray and brush oil…

Spanish Rice

Ingredients: 2 cups long grain rice  2 large tomatoes  1 yellow onion  Directions:  Small dice onion and sweat in pan with oil (10 min)  Remove onions from pan and set aside  Oil pan and roast raw rice in pan until the rice begins to brown  Blend or manually crush the tomatoes Add onions, tomato, 4…

Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 4 Sweet potatoes  1 Tablespoon cinnamon  Salt  Oil  Directions Halve sweet potatoes Lay on baking sheet with the cut side facing up  Brush on oil and salt  Sprinkle potatoes with cinnamon  Bake in 350-degree oven for 50 min to 1 hour or until you can easily poke through the potato with a knife [table…

Roasted Zucchini

Ingredients: 4 zucchinis  Thyme  Garlic  2 oz olive oil  Directions: Cut zucchini lengthwise and crosshatch with a sharp knife  Salt and set aside for 10 min  Chop herbs and add to olive oil in a small bowl  Wipe off the zucchinis with a paper towel (the salt will have drawn out moisture from the zucchinis) …

Chile Relleno with Cheese and Corn

Ingredients: 4 poblano peppers  8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese  1 can of corn (15 oz)  Directions:  In 400-degree oven roast peppers for 30 min flipping once halfway through  Place roasted peppers in bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 10 min  While peppers are steaming open can of corn, drain, and mix with the cheese…

Stuffed Grey Zucchini

Ingredients: Eight grey zucchinis  One 15 oz can of black beans  Two cups long grain rice cooked  One yellow onion  One 15 oz cans of tomato sauce  Directions:  Cook the two cups of rice and mix with drained beans, season then set aside  Cut off tops of zucchinis and with a zucchini coring tool or…

Roasted Eggplant

Ingredients: 2 eggplants  Rosemary or thyme  2 oz olive oil  Salt and pepper  Directions: Cut eggplants lengthwise and crosshatch score with a sharp knife  Salt and set aside for 10 min  Chop herbs and add to olive oil in a small bowl  Wipe off the eggplants with paper towel (the salt will have drawn out…

Chinese Eggplant Stir-Fry

Ingredients: 2 Chinese eggplants  2 red or yellow onions  1 head of broccoli  1 tablespoon soy sauce  1 tablespoon water  1 tablespoon cornstarch to thicken  2 garlic cloves chopped  Honey for sweetness optional  Directions: Chop vegetables to even sizes  Mix stir fry sauce  Cook vegetables in oil on wok or pan until fully cooked  Pour…

Pasta Marinara with Zucchini

Ingredients:  1 box of pasta of your choice (16 oz) 1 can of chopped or diced tomatoes (15 oz)  1 yellow onion  2 garlic cloves  Optional herbs of your choice  Directions:  Small dice onion, chop garlic finely, chop zucchini into medallions, and add to hot pan with olive oil  Add can of tomatoes (and herbs…

Strawberry Salad

Ingredients:  1 lb. strawberries  4 oz feta cheese  4 oz sliced almonds  2 oz olive oil  1 oz balsamic vinegar  Directions: Quarter strawberries and to mixing bowl (save 1 strawberry for dressing)  Crumble feta over strawberries and add sliced almonds  In small mason jar or other closable container muddle the one uncut strawberry  Add olive…