Zucchini Oven Chips

4 cup dry breadcrumbs

1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons fat-free milk

2 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices zucchini (about 2 small)

Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 425°.
Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place milk in a shallow bowl. Dip zucchini slices in milk, and dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Place coated slices on an ovenproof wire rack coated with cooking spray; place rack on a baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 30 minutes or until browned and crisp. Serve immediately.

Share By: Natalie

Pasta Salad

4 cups cooked pasta
4 cups cooked, cubed chicken (if you’re in a hurry use canned chicken from Costco)
1/2 bunch of green onion chopped
20 oz. Pineapple tidbits
1 1/2 cups mayo
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 cups grapes
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup crasins

Shared By: Mom and Meredith

Note from Meredith: I usually cut back on the mayo and the vinegar, recipe seems to make a bit more dressing than you need

Twice-Baked Deviled Potatoes

4 small baking potatoes
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup milk
1 cup (4oz) shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup real bacon bits
2 green onions, chopped
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
dash paprika

1. Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 7-10 minutes or until tender, turning once. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cut a thin slice of the top of each potato and discard. Scoop out the pulp, leaving a thin shell.
2. In large bowl, mash the pulp with butter and milk. Stir in the cheese, bacon, onions, mustard and the paprika. Spoon into the potato shells. Return to the microwave-safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Shared By: Natalie

Note: We do not eat with green onions

Candy Bar Salad

1-1/2 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
4 large apples, chopped (about 6 cups)
4 Snickers candy bars (2.07 ounces each), cut into 1/2-inch pieces

In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Fold in whipped topping. Fold in apples and candy bars. Refrigerate until serving.

Shared By: Natalie