Sausage Zuchinni Casserole

1 1/2  cup uncooked brown rice

3 morning star sausage patties, cut up/crumbled (1/2 pound pork sausage)
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup diced fresh tomato
1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
2-3 cups cubed zucchini squash
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
4 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup feta cheese
1 cup sharp cheddar (or more :)
pinch thyme
pinches of dill weed
pepper to taste

Cook rice. In a pan saute garlic and onions. Add tomtoes, sausage, corn, zucchini, mushrooms and cook till slightly tender (or however you want them). Add cream cheese and mix till cream cheese is melted. Remove from heat and stir in rice, feta, cheddar, thyme, dill and pepper. Stick in 9x13. Cover with a little more extra cheddar :) Cook at about 300 till the cheese is melted and it is warmed through.

Sweet Zucchini Pancakes

I found this recipe just browsing the web one day. I can't remember where is came from...

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt (you can do less)
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter, melted (you can do a little less)
1 1/4 cup milk
1 cup grated zucchini, excess water squeezed out

Mix wet ingredients, mix dry ingredients...mix together until just combined.
I usually have to double this recipe.

Orange Julius - no egg/pudding

ORANGE JULIUS

6 oz or about 3/4 C frozen orange juice concentrate
1 C milk
1 C water
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 - 1/4 C sugar
6-10 ice cubes depending on quality of blender and desired consistancy

Main Dish Crepes

Crepes
1 C flour
1 1/2 C milk
2 eggs
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 tsp salt

Mix with whisk and cook. Makes 14-16.

Filling
1 C frozen peas
1 (15oz) can of cream of mushroom soup
1/2 can of milk (reduce or add till you reach desired consistency)
1/2 C sour cream
1 C cheddar cheese
Mix. You can add shredded chicken if you'd like, this will also thicken the consistency a bit. Recipe is forgiving so you don't need exact amounts. They are a tad runny/thin so I usually make enough for everyone to have a few.
Spread filling onto crepes and roll up. Place in 9x13 greased pan. Top with cheese and left over filling. Bake at 300 for about 20 minutes.

Pressure Cooking Times

I have a hard time finding cooking times for certains items, especially grains, for a pressure cooker.The manual that came with my pressure cooker had times for veg, fruits, meats, and some beans but nothing more. I thought I would start a list and update it as I go. These are estimates because each cooker is different but at least it is a start...

BEANS
Black Beans - 9 to 11 minutes on high (assumes a pre-soak, can be done in cooker)

FRUITS

GRAINS 
*note: it is usually recommended that you use a natural pressure release for grains. This often takes around 20 minutes or more depending on your cooker

Barley - Stovetop use 1:3 grain to water ratio, 40 minutes
Pressure cooker us 1:2 grain to water ration, 20-24 minutes

Quinoa - Stovetop use 1:2 grain to water ratio, 20 minutes
Pressure cooker 1: 1 1/2 grain to water ratio, 7-9 minutes on high

Rice (Brown) - Stovetop (I usually look at the package)
Pressure cooker 1: 1 1/2 grain to water ratio, 20-25 minutes on high
Rice (Brown, Short-grain, Organic) - Pressure cooker 1: 1 1/2 grain to water ratio, 30-35 minutes on high. This is a short grain, brown rice I get at costco and it takes longer than 20-25 minutes to cook.

Steel Cut Oats - Stovetop (check package, there are some quick cooking steel cut oats now)
Pressure cooker 1:3 (maybe 2 1/2) ration grain to liquid (you can use milk for part), 10 minutes on high

Wheat - Stovetop use 1:3 grain to water ratio, 120 minutes
Pressure cooker 1:2 grain to water ratio, 40-60 minutes

VEGETABLES

Cantaloupe Pops

I lived in South Korea growing up and this is reminiscent of the delicious melon bars they always had there. The flavor is a little different combination that Americans are used to but the milk fruit combo is delicious. They even put milk in their soda, my all time favorite Milkas :)

2-3 lbs shredded cantaloupe
1 can (5oz) evaporated milk
1 C water
1/4 - 1/2 C sugar

Combine ingredients and place in fridge for a few minutes till the sugar dissolves. Place in popsicle molds (you can use anything) and freeze.

Chocolate Yum Yum Cupcakes

1 pkg (8oz) cream cheese, soft
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
6 oz chocolate chips (I like the mini ones)
1/2 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
dash of salt
1 cup water
1/3 cup oil
1 Tbsp vinegar
1/2 tsp vanilla

Combine the first set of ingredients in a bowl and blend in chips. In another bowl combine ingredients, sift the dry ones first and then add the liquids. Fill muffin cups 1/3 the way full with chocolate mixture. Drop 1 Tbsp of cream cheese mixture on top. Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.