Zucchini Pancakes

I made these for the first time last week after a good friend gave me some of her old cookbooks- They are super yummy and they would also be a fun item to make to go with dinner on St Patrick's day because they are very green.

Zucchini Pancakes-

2 eggs

2 cups finely shredded zucchini

1/4  cup finely chopped onion

1/4 Parmesan cheese (I am think you could leave this out)

1/2 cup flour

1/4 t oregano

1/2 t salt

1/4 t white pepper

2 T olive oil

lightly beat the eggs in a medium bowl.  Stir in the zucchini, onions, and Parmesan

In a small bowl, stir together the flour, oregano, salt, and pepper.  Stir into the zucchini mixture

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Drop in heaping tablespoonfuls of the pancake mixture and flatten them with the back of a spoon.  Cook until lightly browned on both sides and done all the way through, about 3 minutes per side

As the pancakes are done, transfer them to a foil-covered plate

Kale and Pear Salad

This is one of my favorite salads that is super easy to make and gives you a boost of feel-good energy.

Ingredients:
--1 bunch of kale
--2 bosc pears
--1 lemon
--Salt
--Pepper
--Olive oil

Break kale into small pieces in a large mixing bowl.
Slice pears into thin strips, mix in with kale.
Add salt and pepper.
Add lemon juice.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Stir until well coated.

Vegetarian Chili Recipe

This recipe makes a big pot of delicious and filling vegetarian chili!

Ingredients:
--1 can of pasta sauce
--1 tomato
--1 red bell pepper
--2 stalks of celery
--1 onion
--A couple of garlic cloves
--1 cup of milk
--1 can black beans
--1 can red kidney beans
--1 can cannellini

Chop all veggies and mix in a large bowl.
Add beans to cast iron pot (recommended), stir.
Mix veggies in with the beans.
Add spices.
Add milk.
Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove lid and let reduce until thick.
Enjoy!