Zucchini Cakes

1 large zucchini

½ - ¾ c. seasoned bread crumbs
1 heaping tsp. minced garlic

½ - ¾ c. Italian cheese blend (Asiago, Romano, parmesan, provolone)
1 -2 eggs

a pinch of kosher salt
olive oil

black pepper

Start by chopping the ends off the zucchini, then using a cheese grater shred the zucchini. Next, place the shredded zucchini in a clean towel and squeeze out the liquid. You should see a good bit of liquid come out of the zucchini. This will help to create a less runny version of what we are making. Then toss the semi-dry zucchini into a large bowl. Add garlic, breadcrumbs, cheese, 1 egg, salt & pepper and stir with a fork. If mixture looks to dry add an additional egg. The mixture should look batter-esque. If it is too dry, mixture will fall apart in the pan. In a frying pan, heat olive oil on medium heat. Use enough oil to cover the bottom of pan by about ¼”. When the oil is nice and hot, drop a glob of batter and flatten it down a little. After about 2 minutes or when cakes are golden-brown, turn them over. Cook for approximately 2 minutes more and then transfer to plate. Can be served with ranch dressing for dipping sauce. (The Pioneer Woman)

Sweet Potato Fries

2 Large Sweet Potatoes
2 Tbsp olive oil1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup white sugar
1 tsp ground nutmeg

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wash, peel, and cut the sweet potatoes into French fry chunks. Drizzle with olive oil.Mix sugars, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a sealable plastic bag. Add fries and shake to coat evenly.Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray and lay out sweet potatoes so that they are not touching. Bake for 30 minutes turning every 10 minutes.If you have leftover sugar mixture, you can sprinkle on the last 10 minutes of baking. (Sadie Lyman)

*These fries are also really good if you drizzle with oil and then sprinkle with Lawry’s Season Salt. Yummy! A good dipping sauce for that is fry sauce mixed with barbeque sauce. I don’t bother to turn them while they are cooking.

Seasoned Oven Fires

6 medium baking potatoes
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon Mrs. Dash
Season Salt

Cut each potato lengthwise into thirds; cut each portion into thirds. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the butter, oil and seasoned salt. Add potatoes; shake to coat. Place in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with Season Salt. Bake the fries, uncovered, at 450 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until tender.