Cheesy Veg Soup

Yeah, I sort of threw this together today but everyone loved it so I am trying to at least remember the basic recipe...
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom
about 3-4 cups broth (or more)
package of mix veggies
package of hash browns (I use from 10 to 15 oz usually but you can do any amount)
onion
thyme
garlic salt/onion powder
parsley

Roux - 1 T butter + 1 T flour, cup of milk and cheese (about 2 cups)

Lemon Bars

LEMON BARS

1 C butter, softened
1/2 C sugar
2 C flour

6 eggs
1 C lemon juice
2 1/4 C sugar
1/2 C flour

Mix butter, sugar and flour to make a shortbread crust. Use a 15 in pan (if you like thicker crust use a 9x13 but you'll need to reduce the filling to about 2/3). Press crust into pan and bake 350 for about 15 minutes
Whisk other ingredients together and pour over baked crust. Bake another 15 minutes (more if you need to).
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Black Bean Zucchini Casserole

Black Bean Zucchini Casserole
*allrecipes with changes


1 1/2 cup brown rice, cooked in broth

1/3 cup diced onion
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced (I julienne mine)
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2+ teaspoon cumin
salt/pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
1 1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a mexican mix)

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion until tender. Mix in the zucchini, chicken, and mushrooms. Season with cumin, salt, and ground cayenne pepper. Cook and stir until zucchini is lightly browned
In large bowl, mix the cooked rice, onion, zucchini, chicken, mushrooms, beans, chiles, carrots, and 3/4 the cheese. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Cover casserole loosely with foil, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated 350 oven. Uncover, and continue baking 10 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Coconut Zuchinni Bread

•  
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/8 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup grated zucchini
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• In mixer combine egg, applesauce, oil and sugar. Add zucchini and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and add to mixer. Stir in coconut and raisins. Bake at 350

Herb Zucchini Casserole

 Herb Zucchini Casserole
*off allrecipes with some changes

1 1/2 C brown rice, cooked in broth

1 1/2 pounds zucchini, cubed
1 cup sliced green onions (or yellow onions)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons garlic salt
1 Tbsp fresh basil (1/2 teaspoon dry basil)
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 cups seeded, chopped tomatoes
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

Saute onions and garlic. Add zucchini and saute till tender. Add herbs/spices. Add tomatoes, rice and cheese. Combine. Place in casserole dish (9x13) and top with a little more cheese (you can choose a different type too). Bake for about 20 min at 350.

*I did have 2 extra sausage links I added to this recipe once. It was good.

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.