Baked Parmesan Zucchini

INGREDIENTS

4 zucchini, quartered lengthwise
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a cooling rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet; set aside.
In a small bowl, combine Parmesan, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste.
Place zucchini onto prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan mixture. Place into oven and bake until tender, about 15 minutes. Then broil for 2-3 minutes, or until the crisp and golden brown.
Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.

Jalapeño Spinach Dip

Ingredients:

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dill weed
Tortilla chips

Directions:

In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 10 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. Serve with chips. Yield: 16 servings (1/4 cup each).

Chicken Tetrazzini

Ingredients:

1 (7oz) package spaghetti (I broke into 2 inch before boiling to help out with less cutting for the kids)
3 cups cooked chicken (I used 3 large cans)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 can cream of chicken
1 (16oz) jar Alfredo sauce
1 cup frozen peas
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions immediately:

Preheat oven to 350. Cook pasta according to directions. Meanwhile, stir together chicken, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, and rest of the ingredients; stir in pasta. Spoon mixture in 9x13 pan or 2 - 8x8 pans. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake for 35 minutes or until bubbly.

Freezer:

I split mine into 2 - 8x8 pans and covered with foil and then added the lid (throw away aluminum pans). Freeze.

Defrost in fridge overnight and bake according to above directions.

Quick Garlic Breadsticks

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
4 hot dog buns, split
2 tablespoons margarine, softened

Directions:

Mix butter and seasonings together until well blended. Spread over bread and bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.