Summer Penne Pasta

Description This is an excellent recipe by itself but can easily be personalized. Try different combinations of vegetables or experiment with different pasta shapes. Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta ⅓ pound sliced green bell peppers ⅓ pound sliced red bell peppers ⅓ pound sliced yellow bell peppers 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 zucchini, … Read more

Spicy Mexican Style Zucchini Casserole

Description This spicy dish combines fresh zucchini, rice, beans and cayenne pepper to really spice up your summer. You may wish to adjust the spices to your taste- we like it hot! Serve with tortillas on the side to scoop up all of the goodies. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 pounds zucchini, cubed 1 … Read more

Eggplant Pasta

Description Easy and quick pasta dish! Ingredients ¼ cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 (28 ounce) can plum tomatoes with juice, chopped 1 (16 ounce) package rigatoni pasta Instructions Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant … Read more

Pumpkin-Chocolate Layer Cake

Description This cake was born after I adapted Sue Case’s Pumpkin Cake III from this site. I made a lot of changes to come up with this creation, which received raving reviews in this house. I was pretty excited, this won a contest over at Mixing Bowl last year. I’ll be making it for Thanksgiving … Read more

Vegan Zucchini Brownies

Description Decadent, moist zucchini brownies that are vegan, too! Ingredients cooking spray 1 cup white sugar ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup cocoa powder (such as Hershey’s®) 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3 cups shredded zucchini 1 cup vegan chocolate chips … Read more

Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Pecans

Description This pumpkin bread pudding with pecans couldn’t be much easier – using canned pumpkin speeds things up, but use fresh pumpkin puree if you have it. Top with caramel sauce and ice cream! Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) loaf French bread, torn into bite-sized pieces 2 ½ cups whole milk 2 cups pumpkin puree 2 cups … Read more

Chocolate Zucchini Brownie Bites

Description Something different to do with an overabundance of zucchini. These brownie bites do not last long at my house. Store in an airtight container. Ingredients cooking spray 6 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons ground flax meal 2 cups self-rising flour 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup butter, softened 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 teaspoon … Read more

Zucchini Cupcakes with Chocolate Chips

Description These zucchini cupcakes are amazing! You will love them. Every time I make these, they turn out so good. Ingredients ½ cup vegetable oil 1 egg ¼ cup milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup white sugar ½ cup mini chocolate chips 1 teaspoon baking soda … Read more