Zucchini Pancakes

Our garden produced a bounty of Sprouts had a great sale on zucchini recently, so Phil was on the lookout for a fun and yummy recipe to use up our many many zucchini.

He made these pancakes, a cousin to potato pancakes, and they were so dang yummy!!!! Halfway through my second pancake, Phil turned to me and asked if I was going to blog about the pancakes. In all seriousness I answered yes and then realized that he was taunting me.

What do I need to do to get some respect from my loved ones? Just wait... when I have this blog turned in to an amazing Blurb book, we'll see who is laughing!!!

Zucchini Pancakes

from Disney's Family Cookbook

1 pound zucchini, grated (We used five small zucchini.)

1 bunch scallions, minced

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Ground pepper to taste

Vegetable oil for frying

With a fork, gently mix the zucchini, scallions, egg, flour, cheese, and pepper. Place a large skillet over med-high heat and add the oil, 1/4 inch deep.

Place a heaping forkful of the zucchini mixture into the pan and press into a circle about 1/3 inch thick. Cook until brown and crispy on both sides, pressing down with the back of your spatula several times to squeeze out excess moisture; repeat with the remaining batter.

**It is very important to not skip the "pressing down with the back of your spatula" step.

Cookie Dough Brownies

Aunt Amber's Cookie Dough Brownies
Make 1 9x13 pan of brownies. Cool completely.

Filling:
1 cup butter or margarine
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream butter, sugars, and vanilla together. Add dry ingredients. Spread over cooled brownies and chill. If mixture is too thick, add 1 - 2 TBS milk.

Topping:
1 cup chocolate chips
1 TBS shortening

Melt chocolate chips on stove or in microwave. Stir in shortening until smooth. Spread over cookie dough and chill. Cut and enjoy!

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These are super yummy brownies! My sister-in-law made them for a family activity years ago and they immediately became one of our favorite treats! I made them tonight for Kendall to take to her teacher tomorrow for his birthday.

Berry Smoothie Recipe - LOW CARB!!

I've discovered a recipe for a very yummy snack or even a breakfast! Easy and oh, so delicious! It has 6g carbs!


1 C Vanilla Soy Milk
1 C ice
1 C raspberries
1 TBS Splenda


Blend until smooth. Serves one!


Note: I have used blueberries too. Very very yummy! Also, I use just a bit less than a full cup of the soy milk. I like it just a little thicker.