Monday, August 31, 2009

Last Year of Preschool, and another zucchini recipe.

So, today marks the first day of our last year of preschool...that's right, my baby started preschool today! I can't believe she is that old already. At the same time, I am glad that I won't be paying out all this money again. This year I really splurged on preschool. Grace is going to an actual Pre Kindergarten program, which is Monday thru Thursday for 3 hours a day. That is darn near like Kindergarten, just a LOT more expensive! It is worth it though, because since I am homeschooling my 3rd grader, it gives me one on one time to get that done without disruptions!

On another note, I am still in the midst of a pile of zucchini that just keeps getting bigger. I have made lots of zucchini bread and cake, much to my families delight. Tonight I am making another of my favorite zucchini recipes that before today I hadn't had time to get to. It makes a FABULOUS dinner with a nice side salad and some garden fresh fruit. And if you have vegetarian friends, this is a perfect one to make or share with them! Even my picky kids gobble this one right up!

Faux Crab Cakes

2 1/2 cups grated zucchini
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp. margarine or butter
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cups minced onion
1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning(more if desired)
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup veggie oil, for frying

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine zucchini, egg and butter/margarine. Stir in seasoned bread crumbs, minced onion and seasonings. Mix well, but don't over handle.
Shape mixture into patties. Dredge in flour. In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Fry patties until golden brown on both sides.

Makes 12-18 patties, depending on size.

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