Zucchini Oatmeal Muffins

When hail damaged our garden prematurely this summer, you and I gathered what was salvageable of the zucchini and made these muffins one Sunday morning together. It was bittersweet.

2 1/2 C. flour
1 1/2 C. sugar
1 C. chopped walnuts
1/2 C. quick-cooking oats
1 T. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
4 eggs
2 C. shredded zucchini
3/4 C. vegetable oil

Measure flour, sugar, nuts, oats, powder, salt, and cinnamon into a large bowl.
In second bowl, beat eggs slightly, and stir in zucchini and oil.
Combine both mixtures until flour is moistened- batter should be lumpy.

Pour into muffin tins and bake @ 375* for 18-20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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White Lasagna

1-8oz. pkg. lasagna noodles
1/4 C. butter
1/3 C. flour
1 T. minced dry onion
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 C. chicken broth
1 C. milk
1/2 C. Parmesan cheese
1 C. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1-10oz. pkg. frozen broccoli and cauliflower
2 C. cooked chicken, sliced
8oz. Mozzarella
8oz. Cheddar cheese

Cook noodles as directed on box. In saucepan, melt butter, blend in flour, onion, garlic, and pepper.
Add chicken broth and milk, cook and stir until bubbly.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and mushrooms.

In 9x13 pan, layer 1/3 of the noodles, vegetables, chicken, and cheeses. Pour 1/3 of milk mixture over that.
Repeat layers until complete.

Bake @ 350* for 35 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Carrot Potato Hotdish

This recipe reminds me of being a teenager and spending nights with your aunties- when we'd stay at SG's house, we'd beg her Mama to make us this ... we'd have it as pre-game meals during basketball season if we were lucky.

1# hamburger
2 medium onions, chopped
2-3 carrots, sliced thin
4 C. potatoes, sliced thin
2 C. celery
2 cans tomato soup
1 can mushroom soup

Brown and drain hamburger. Mix with remaining ingredients.
Pour into large, covered casserole.

Bake @ 350* for 1 hour, or until vegetables are tender.

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Graham Cracker Pudding

From great-Grandma S.
This sounds unusual, but is so good.

1-3oz. pkg. instant vanilla pudding, prepared as directed on box
1-3oz. pkg. instant chocolate pudding, prepared as directed on box
1 box graham crackers

Line bottom of 9 x 13 pan with whole crackers, (do not crush)
Cover with chocolate pudding.
Add another layer of crackers.
Cover with vanilla pudding.
Add another layer of crackers.

Chill dessert for 2 hours.

Icing:
2 squares baker's chocolate
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. sugar
3 T. butter
3 T. milk
1 1/2 C. powdered sugar

Beat ingredients until smooth.
Spread on top of last cracker layer, and refrigerate overnight.
Cut in squares and serve with Cool Whip.

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BBQ Meatballs

From great-Auntie E.

1 1/2# hamburger
1 C. milk
3/4 C. crackers, crushed
1/4 C. chopped onion

Mix together and form into small meatballs.

Sauce:
1 C. ketchup
1 C. water
3 T. vinegar
2 T. sugar

Place meatballs in crockpot, and cover with sauce.

Cook on low for 8 hours.

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Italian Vegetables

From Mama's auntie K.

1-15oz. can Veg-All original mixed vegetables, drained
1-16oz. can garbanzo beans, drained
1/4 C. chopped green onion
1/2 C. chopped celery
1/4 C. olive oil
3 T. cider vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. basil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 C. ripe olives, sliced
1 C. cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 T. chipped parsley

Combine Veg-All, beans, onion, and celery.
Mix oil, vinegar, sugar, and basil, and pour over vegetable mix.
Refrigerate overnight.

Add olives, tomatoes, and parsley prior to serving.

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Taco Salad

From great-Auntie I.

1# hamburger
1 medium onion
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 head lettuce
3 tomatoes
1-8oz. pkg. shredded Mexican cheese
1 bag Dorito nacho cheese chips, slightly crushed
1-8oz. bottle Western salad dressing
Sliced black olives

Brown hamburger and onion, drain. Add taco seasoning.

Combine remaining ingredients, adding chips just prior to serving.

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