Zucchini Bites

Yummy and easy, it is easy to change this up by switching the meat and cheeses.

2 large zucchini, halved and cored
500 g ground meat (I like sausage)
1 or 2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tbsp fresh basil or oregano, chopped
3/4 cup Havarti with jalapeno or tomato and basil
3/4 cup feta
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 400F
2. Place zucchini on cookie sheet.
3. Combine remaining ingredients and use to stuff zucchini.
4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until meat is well cooked and zucchini is fork tender
5. Serve immediately with rice or couscous

Pittsburgh Potatoes

I have no idea why these are called Pittsburgh Potatoes, but the recipe was fun!  I made some changes to reflect what I have available to me so I will give you the recipe and note what changes I made.

3/4 lb Muenster or other mild cheese, cut in chunks (I used Havarti and used about 400g)
1 can (13oz) evaporated milk
2 tbsp butter
1 small onion, grated
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp pepper
Dash of hot pepper sauce
1 egg
4 cups 1/2 inch cubed potatoes, cooked
1 jar pimentos cut in 1 inch strips (I used pickled peppers)

In medium saucepan combine cheese, milk, butter, onion, salt, mustard, pepper and pepper sauce.  Stir over medium heat until cheese melts, Remove from heat; briskly stir in egg.  Combine potatoes and pimentos in greased 1 1/2 quart casserole; pour on sauce.  Bake in 350 oven 25 minutes or until bubbly.  Garnish with pimento.  Makes 8 servings.