Butternut Squash with Pecans and Maple Syrup (Untried, but looks good)

4 lbs peeled, diced butternut squash 2/3 c maple syrup 3 T butter, diced 1/2 c chopped pecans Preheat oven to 400.  Using a 13×9 pan, sprayed with cooking spray, put in butternut squash, maple syrup, butter and salt & pepper to taste.  Bake for 35 minutes or until squash is tender.  Put in a …

Jalapeno Poppers (Baked)

Ingredients: 12 large jalapeno peppers 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 6 ounces (1 1/2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese or Monterrey Jack 1/4 cup (packed) finely chopped cilantro leaves 1/8 teaspoon salt Bread crumbs or Parmesan cheese, optional Instructions: 1. If you have sensitive hands, wear protective rubber or plastic gloves, slice jalapenos in half lengthwise …

Zucchini Cakes

1 small zucchini (shredded and drained) 1 Jiffy cornbread mix 1 egg 1/2 cup milk Let batter stand for 5 minutes.  Heat oil in pan and drop large tablespoons of the batter into the oil.  Cook 1 1/2-2 minutes per side.  This will make approximately 14 cakes.

Gazpacho Salsa

2 tomatoes (seeded & diced) 1 sm. yellow bell pepper, diced 1 cucumber, diced 1/2 red onion, diced 1 T. red wine vinegar 1 T. extra-virgin olive oil Salt & Pepper In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients, salt & pepper to taste and serve with dippers (veggies, chips, etc.).