July 13, 2011

The Life (&death) of a Giant Zucchini: Day 2

Zucchini Pancakes

Simple & Delicious!


Shred zucchini (skin & all) about 1 1/2 cups.
I used my food processor

Add these ingredients to the shredded zucchini.
1 rice cake or other low fat cracker (finely crumbled)
1 egg or 1/4 c. egg substitute
1 tbl. parmesan cheese (dried or fresh)
1/2 tea. lemon pepper
1 tbl. non-fat plain yogurt for topping.

 Mix the ingredients (except the yogurt)

Spoon into pan coated with canola or olive oil spray
...to form two large pancakes.
Saute on a med. heat for approx. 5 mins each side.
...resist the urge to flip prematurely or they may fall part.


Serve with some non-fat plain yogurt and enjoy!
They are really yummy...healthy and low in fat & calories!

See you tomorrow for Day 3!
...remember it's a "GIANT" zucchini!

Stay Cozy, Carrie

July 12, 2011

A day in the life (& death) of a "giant" zucchini?

Day One: 

Zucchini Burger Sandwich

Cut the large end of the zucchini for the amount of servings needed.

Create 1 inch slices and place in fry pan with olive oil.

Saute until tender...sprinkling with your favorite spices!

Serve on Toasted Whole Grain Bread
  ...adding condiments as desired...
(the zucchini is the "star"... the "meat")
 I like sliced tomatoes, fresh basil pesto,
lettuce & onions
You can forget the cheese and you will really cut the calories!

Come back for "Day 2" tomorrow!
After all...this is one GIANT zucchini!

I am linking up with "Night Owl Crafting" today for her "Hoo are You" #47!

Leslie has a list of different questions to answer...
so we can all get to know each other better!
The question that I am answering is:
3. What types of food do you tend to eat more of in the summer?

Can you guess?  More fruits and vegetables...like zucchini of course!
How about you?

Stay Cozy, Carrie

July 7, 2011

Guilt Free - Chocolate Day!

July 7th is Chocolate Day!
It's the perfect opportunity to eat you favorite chocolates...
...in ample portions of course. 
Do you really need another excuse to indulge with your favorite food treat?
 Try this...for a "guilt free" chocolate treat...

 At only 60 calories and 2.5 g of fat this is a great way to enjoy chocolate...
You just have to "doll it up" a bit...

 I took a knife around the edges...flipped it over on to a pretty plate...
...added a little whipped cream and some mini-chocolate chips!
Ahh...so indulgent...and maybe only 100 calories tops!

I don't need to tell you what to do to celebrate this day, do I?
Eat a little Chocolate! 

Stay Cozy,
Carrie

July 6, 2011

Heaven's Doors...

  God is the greatest artist
To whom no one can compare.

♥ I took this picture from our balcony at the Oregon Coast.
It looked like the doors of heaven shining down ♥ 

stay cozy,
Carrie 

July 1, 2011

Street Fair Season...

Had a nice night at the Alberta Street Last Thursday Faire....
Here are some of the sights...













That's Portland for you...
After all... the new motto is...
"Keep Portland Weird"
 ♥
Carrie


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