Shredded Zucchini Griddle

Shredded Zucchini Griddle

This recipe will be a little different because it will be based on how big of a griddle you had and how many you are feeding. I used half of a 14 inch zucchini to make enough for two of us to eat.  Well, it turned out to be not quite enough because we loved it!  So here are the basic directions and you can develop it as you need to.

Step 1. Shred the zucchini.  Remember that zucchini has a lot of water and so the amount will shrink a lot as you cook it.

Step 2.  Chop up some onion.  The amount will depend on how much you like onion, but I really feel like you should add some because of the flavor it adds.  If you don't like onions, just a small amount chopped very small will add the flavor you need.

Step 3.  Warm your griddle to 400 degrees.  Pour about a tablespoon of oil on the griddle and spread it around.  Sprinkle you onion on it and quickly spread it around.

Step 4.  Sprinkle the shredded zucchini onto the griddle.  Try to make it as even as possible.

Step 5.  Sprinkle with dried chives.  Then sprinkle with a light amount of Season-all. Then sprinkle with a small amount of garlic salt and then some pepper.

Step 6.  Turn over with a spatula and re-spread the zucchini.  Try to not let it sit without flipping it for too long because it can burn quickly.

Serve warm.

Ham & Bean Soup

This is a recipe from my daughter, Kadie.  She exclaimed that it was really yummy

 Ham & Bean Soup

Mince 2 Garlic Cloves
Chop 1 Onion

Heat butter and/or bacon grease.  Add the minced cloves and chopped onion.  

Chop 1 or 2 celery stalks and add to the onion/garlic saute.

Cut ham into 1 inch cubes and add to the saute.

Grate 1 or 2 carrots into the sauté

Drained 2 can of Great Northern Beans and add to the saute.
Saute for a minute or two.

Stir in a pint of cream.

Turn to low to cook for about 10 minutes.

In another pot, boil 1 chopped potato in 1 pint (bone or chicken) broth.  When soft blend in a blender.

Mix the 2 pots together.

Cook on low for another 15 mins (or so).

Enjoy!

Mom's Meatloaf

1 lb ground beef
1-2 eggs
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup oatmeal
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
small chopped onion (if you want)

1.  Put all ingredients into a bowl.
2.  Mix well.  I use my hands on this one.  I know it seems gross to some, but it is the best way to get it mixed well.
3.  Pat it into an 8 x 8 pan and bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes.