My Favorite Baked Oatmeal

Ingredients:

• 3 cups oatmeal
• 3/4 cup brown sugar (I don't usually use this much)
• 1/2 cup butter (I've skipped this and it still tastes good)
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tsp cinnamon (more/less to taste)
• 1 tsp vanilla

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Farenheit.

Mix all ingredients together and pour into 13 x 9 inch buttered pan. (I use my Pampered Chef pie plate)

Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

Breakfast Casserole

1 – box seasoned croutons
2 – cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 – cups shredded monetary jack cheese
1 – lb sausage cooked
1 – can green chilies (4 oz.)
6 – eggs
2 – cups milk
½ - teaspoon paprika
½ - teaspoon oregano
¼ - teaspoon dry mustard
¼ - garlic salt

Grease 13 x 9 casserole dish. Spread croutons in bottom of dish. Add cheddar cheese; add sausage; add monetary jack cheese; add chilies.

In a bowl mix eggs, milk, paprika, oregano, dry mustard and garlic salt. Mix well and pour over mixture in casserole dish. Cover and put in refrigerator over night.

Pre-heat oven to 325° - bake covered for 50 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe from Mom's friend Evelyn. A huge hit at work!

Zucchini Cakes

Ingredients:
2 cups shredded zucchini
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1 egg
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning TM

Directions:
•Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
•In a large bowl combine zucchini, bread crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, mustard and Old Bay Seasoning. Mix well and form into patties. Place on prepared baking sheet.
•Bake for 20 minutes and turn patties. Bake for another 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Squash Casserole

Ingredients:
7 yellow squash, sliced
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, sliced
2 eggs, beaten
1 bunch green onions, tops thinly sliced
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups crushed buttery round crackers

Directions:
•Preheat oven to 350 F
•Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add squash and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; drain.
•To the squash add milk, butter, eggs, green onion tops, salt, pepper and sugar; mix well. Transfer to a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese and crushed crackers.
•Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Classic American Style Potato Salad

Ingredients:
2 pounds red boiling potatoes, scrubbed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 hard-cooked eggs
1 small celery stalk
1/4 cup chopped sweet pickle (not relish)
3 scallions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard

Directions:
•Place potatoes in a pot with water to cover. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer, stirring to ensure even cooking, until a thin-bladed paring knife or a metal skewer inserted into a potato can be removed with no resistance, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Cool slightly.
•Cut warm potatoes into 3/4-inch dice with a serrated knife. Layer them in a bowl, seasoning with vinegar, salt and pepper as you go. Cut eggs, celery and pickle in 1/4-inch dice and thinly slice scallions. Add to potatoes, along with parsley. Stir in mayonnaise and mustard until everything is combined. Chill, covered, before serving.

Garlic Scape Frittata

Ingredient

1 bunch garlic scape
1 bunch swiss chard or kale
1 small summer squash
1 small onion
4 eggs
1/2 cup mozzarella
salt and pepper
cooking spray

1. Chop scapes and chard into 2 inch pieces. Chop squash and onion.

2. Spray cooking oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Add scapes, chard. Cook for about 20-25 minutes over medium heat. Stir frequently. Add cooking spray when necessary.

3. Add onions and squash and cook for another 5 minutes.

4. Crack eggs and blend. Add more cooking spray, add eggs and lower the heat. Add cheese and cook until the eggs set and the cheese melts. Remove from pan and enjoy.

Recipe care of Gayle Elsberry :)