Lily's Veggie Bites

"Like stars, children are utterly, sublimely beautiful, and when watched, nurtured and respected for who they are, they often guide us to a better understanding of what is truly important" ,
Dr. Bill Sears

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Recipes


Some yumolicous recipes,,,,
Zucchini and tomato fritatta
2 TBSP Veg oil
1 small onion peeled and chopped
2/3 cup zucchini , thinly sliced
Can of diced tomatoes
4 eggs
1 TBSP milk
2 TBSP parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste


- Heat the oil in a 9 inch non stick frying pan. Add the onion and zucchini, season lightly and cook for about 15 minutes.
-Add the tomatoes and continue to cook for about 3 to 4 minutes
-Beat the eggs with the milk and pepper and pour over the veggies. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the eggs are set underneat ( you DON’T want to over cok and get the eggs CRUSTY ,,,yucky.
-Sprinkle the parm cheese over the Fritatta and cook briefly under the broiler until golden.
-Cut into wedges and serve hot or cold.

Pasta with Cheese and Broccoli/ Corn

¼ lb pasta cartwheels or any past u prefer
1 and ¼ cups broccoli, cut into small florets,
½ cup frozen sweet corn

Cheese Sauce
2 TBSP butter,
¼ cup flour
1 ¼ cups milk
½ cup grated cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Topping
2-3 TBSP grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½- 2 TBSP bread crumbs


Cook the pasta in boiling, lightly salted water according to directions on package,

While that is cooking, place the broccoli and corn in a steamer and steam for 4 to 5m inutes, or until tender, cover and keep warm. Set aside. .

To make the sauce, melt the butter in a small pan . Add the flour to make a paste and stir over low heat for about a minute. Gradually whisk in the milk, bring slowly to a boil and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and season as desired.

Stir the vegetables into the sauce, then mix in the pasta. Pour the mixture intoa greased gratin dish and sprinkle with parm cheese and bread crumbs. Bake in the preheated 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes

Bananas with Maple Syrup

1 small banana peeled and sliced
1 TBSP Maple Syrup
Dash of cinnamon
Pat o butter


Melt butter in small sauce pan,
Add the Banana and cook, stirring occasionally for about one minute.
Add the Maple Syrup and Cinnamon and cook for another minute or so

Serve with fresh whipped cream or with raisin toast or on pancakes…


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yum! I'm gonna try the pasta for sure.

I'm not sure about those bananas... they're that good, huh?

Coach Debbie said...

They ARE that good Annie. Would I ever steer you wrong. I promise you wont be disappointed. A very SIMPLE and sweet dessert... Make sure you serve it with something though,,,,,,