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Using Last Year’s Shredded Zucchini Tip

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Each year it many have left over shredded zucchini in the freezer when you are ready to save the current harvest. A tasty way to use it is to thaw it, drain it very well (maybe even squeeze it a bit) and use it in your bread or cake recipe. If the recipe calls for 2 cups of freshly shredded or grated zucchini, I use 4 cups of the drained zucchini and it makes a great product. The zucchini is much like coconut in it after it is baked, and does not taste like zucchini or look like it. You have the extra nutrition, fiber, texture and more space for the new harvest. If your baking powder might be close to expiration, add 1/4 teaspoon additional to the recipe amount, to the recipe to make it rise well.  If the recipe does not call for baking powder, you can still add some with no problem. I use Rumford brand which does not have aluminum in it – not bitter to me and healthier.

I teach cooking, homemade pet foods, homemade soap and personal products and many more items. If you would like a class in “home-making”, sewing without a machine or with a machine or any other subject, please contact me and we can arrange a class in my home or any location of your choice. Please contact me for more details. Classes for all ages are available, including children – hands-on or presentational style.

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Team building with cooking classes is fun. Join co-workers and create recipes or learn about each other while cooking.

Seminar and conference group presentations or workshops available regarding food, cooking, nutrition, and other related subjects.

I am also available to do food presentations of products in stores, etc.

I am available to teach cooking classes or food related subjects in your home or give presentations or classes for your organizations or groups, along with team building events. Contact me at the following e-mail address:
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Interactive questions, comments, suggestions, etc. can also be posted on this website. I can also be reached at 608-240-9773.

Upgrade a Cake Mix Easily

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When making a cake mix, instead of the water required, replace the water with the same amount or part of the amount of with yogurt (any type). If you do not replace the entire amount of water with yogurt, use milk (any kind – whole, 2% or what you have in the refrigerator) for the remaining required amount. You can also cut a cake horizontally and place a layer of yogurt in the middle and replace the top of the cake. This will keep the cake moist and add nutrition and flavor, especially if you use Greek yogurt, since it has 2 times the protein of most other types of yogurt. Black cherry in a chocolate cake or peach in a spice, or plain in any cake mix are good combinations.

I teach cooking, homemade pet foods, homemade soap and personal products and many more items. If you would like a class in “home-making”, sewing without a machine or with a machine or any other subject, please contact me and we can arrange a class in my home or any location of your choice. Please contact me for more details. Classes for all ages are available, including children – hands-on or presentational style.

Gift certificates are available for weddings, holidays or “you are special” gifts or any other reason.

Team building with cooking classes is fun. Join co-workers and create recipes or learn about each other while cooking.

Seminar and conference group presentations or workshops available regarding food, cooking, nutrition, and other related subjects.

I am also available to do food presentations of products in stores, etc.

I am available to teach cooking classes or food related subjects in your home or give presentations or classes for your organizations or groups, along with team building events. Contact me at the following e-mail address:
creativecook@sbcglobal.net

Interactive questions, comments, suggestions, etc. can also be posted on this website. I can also be reached at 608-240-9773.

 

Cucumber Quick Bread

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Cucumber Quick Bread
Serves: makes 2 loaves

3 eggs
2 cups sugar
2 cups grated seeded peeled cucumbers
1 cup vegetable oil
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

In a bowl, beat eggs.

Beat in sugar, cucumbers, oil and vanilla extract until well blended.

Combine the remaining ingredients.

Now add to the cucumber mixture and beat just until combined.

Pour into 2 greased 9in x 5in loaf pans.

Bake at 350 degrees for 60-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean.

Cool and enjoy!

1 slice of bread=184 calories

 

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Gift certificates are available for weddings, holidays or “you are special” gifts or any other reason.

Team building with cooking classes is fun. Join co-workers and create recipes or learn about each other while cooking.

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LYDIA’S DATE NUT KRISPIES BARS

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LYDIA’S DATE NUT KRISPIES BARS

3 Tablespoons Butter (do not substitute)
10 oz. Marshmallows
8 oz. *Dates, pitted and chopped (can use the pre-chopped version for ease in preparation)
Optional: ½ cup Almonds sliced or pecans chopped small
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
4 cups Rice cereal (Kellogg’s Rice Krispies is the brand I use)
¼ cup Wheat germ (honey toasted is best, but can use either kind)

Spray baking pan with cooking spray. 9”x13”x2”

In a large kettle, melt together the butter, marshmallows and dates, stirring often. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Add cereal, wheat germ and nuts, mix until all are coated. Remove from heat and spread in prepared pan. Tip: if you spray your hands and/or plastic spatula, generously with cooking spray, the mixture does not stick to your hands or spatula.

Cool in the refrigerator until set. Cut and enjoy. These bars can be stored at room temperature once set. They are easier to cut at room temperature.

I created this to make a healthier and more flavorful version of the standard Rice Krispie’s Bar, with the added dates, nuts and wheat germ.

* You could also use chopped pitted prunes or raisins. Other dried fruits can be used, as desired. I prefer raisins over the dates – have made it both ways.

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Ricotta Salata or Fresh Mozzarella Fruit Salad

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3 (5oz. tubs) Ricotta Salata cheese or fresh mozzarella cheese  pearls or size of fresh mozzarella as you prefer

2 1/2 pints Blueberries, cut strawberries, melon or fruits of your choice

1 (14oz. ) can Pineapple tidbits, in its own juice, drained

2 Tablespoons Fresh mint, cut into pieces (a scissors works great for this)

Dressing is drizzle of honey after salad is in serving dishes

OR

Orange marmalade mixed with honey as you prefer for the dressing.

TIP:

Whenever you make a salad, place an inverted plate or dish in the bottom of your salad bowl before placing the salad ingredients into the bowl. This will allow the excess liquid to run under the false bottom in your bowl, and it will make your bowl look fuller – thus people will eat more salad and you will not have any waste due to soggy salad.

Questions: call me: 608-240-9773

Thanks.

Lydia Critchley

 

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Pineapple Pudding-quick-cool-easy

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Pineapple Pudding

Makes about 4 cups

1 (3 1/2 oz.) box Instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (20 oz.) can Crushed pineapple, un-drained
1 cup Plain low-fat yogurt
Sliced strawberries to top, if desired

Directions:
In a mixing bowl, whisk together pudding mix and pineapple.
Fold in yogurt.
Garnish with sliced strawberries.

Per 1-cup serving: 220 calories, 1g fat, 3g protein, 48g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 430 mg sodium.
Sliced strawberries are not included in the nutritional analysis.

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Gift certificates are available for weddings, holidays or “your are special” gifts or any other reason.
Team building with cooking classes is fun. Join co-workers and create recipes or learn about each other while cooking.
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