SAVORY SPINACH BITES

http://www.thecurvycarrot.com/2011/02/04/savory-spinach-bites/

this is not my recipe - above is the link

below is what I made

ENJOY!!!!!

Petite Chocolate Chip Banana Loaves

This recipe is from:

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/01/petite-chocolate-chip-banana-bread.html

Enjoy!!!

Easy Broccoli and Cheese Quiche

1 frozen pie crust ( not deep dish )
1/2 pint heavy cream = 1 cup
1/2 box chopped broccoli (cooked)
4 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese
3 eggs
salt and pepper


Beat eggs, add heavy cream and beat more.  Add salt and pepper.
Layer cheese, then the broccoli and then add egg mixture into the frozen crust.

Bake @ 350 degrees for 1 hour, until firm in the center.


Variations:  you can use 1/2 box of chopped spinach (squeeze off excess water) and shredded swiss cheese.


Enjoy!!

RED AND GREEN BAKED ZITI

http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/green-and-red-big-baked-ziti/print/

This is a recipe from Rachel Ray. 

I lightened up the ingredients where I could.

I used the green label tuttorosso plum tomatoes because the san marzano tomatoes where so expensive.  I used a box and a half of penne rigati.

I did not use mozzarella cheese melted on top and the dish came out great.

And I actually made Pesto for the first time and it was so easy. 
(omitted the nuts though)

As Tony always says, its DEELICIOUS..

Enjoy!!!

SPINACH POCKETS

SPINACH POCKETS

2 cans of Pillsbury Grands Bisquits

2 10 oz. pkgs frozen spinach, cooked and squeezed dry

1 pkg shredded monterey jack cheese

Roasted Sweet Pepper Pesto ( I use Turtledove Company )*
1 egg for egg wash

shredded parmesean cheese for the tops or chipotle seasoning or dill
flour for the board

cook the spinach, squeeze dry and place in a bowl

add some of the cheese, not the entire package

flatten the biscuits on a floured board, I use a rolling pin and roll out to a 4 inch round

add some of the spinach mixture to the center of the biscuits
place some of the pesto on top of the spinach or you can mix the sauce into the spinach/cheese mixture before placing in the middle of the biscuit
fold over and using a fork, sealing around the edges

place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and

continue until all the biscuits are made.

Once all the spinach pockets are made

beat 1 egg in a bowl with a little bit of water or you can brush with olive oil

brush the tops of each spinach pocket

add some parmesean cheese to each or sprinkle with Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle seasoning or dill on the tops.

cook the pockets according to the package directions on the biscuits package making sure you watch them so they don't burn.

You can make these ahead of time and place in the frig and cook later.
This recipe makes 16 pockets.

Enjoy!

I cook for 15 minutes @350 degrees checking on them after 15 min.

This recipe can be halved...you just can't halve the egg

* the brand of pesto is not always in my store( I think its discontinued)  you can you any type of sauce here really.

also you can change the inside by using chopped broccoli.

                                         Zucchini Casserole

Prep time: 15 Min   Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

- 3 eggs

- 1 tsp oregano, dried

- 1 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground

- 1 tsp salt

- 1/2 c vegetable oil  - 1 medium onion, chopped

- 1 1/2 c all purpose baking mix

- 1 1/4 c american cheese, grated

- 4 cups zucchini, grated 

Directions

1.   Combine all ingredients and pour into an 8x10 inch glass dish.

2.   Top with extra grated cheese and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for

       50-60 minutes.

SPINACH LASAGNA ROLLS

These Spinach Lasagna rolls are not my own recipe.

I followed the following link:

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/02/spinach-lasagna-rolls.html

I made the whole box of lasanga noodles and added more spinach and ricotta and cheese than called for in her recipe so I could use all the noodles.

I also made a simple bechamel sauce that went on the bottom of the dish.  I had a little left so after putting it all together, I used the bechamel on top of the red sauce, then the cheese.

Enjoy!!!