The other day I was hungry for something different....so I decided to try this recipe I found in Health Magazine for zucchini fries. Why I didn't take pictures I'll never know but...next time.

Here is the ingredient list:

2 zucchini-cut into 3 inch sticks

1 egg white

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup shredded paresan cheese

1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Whisk and egg white in a small bowl and add the milk. In another bowl, mix the cheese and bread crumbs. Dip the zucchini sticks into the egg mixture then roll in the breadcrumbs. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, place the zucchini sticks on the sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Makes about 32 fries.

These are really good and healthful too. There's always more room for veggies!!

Dangerous Coffee Mug Cake

A few days ago I did a blog on www.rexandmary.blogspot.com about this coffee mug cake.

This is a fun recipe to have and it is pretty scary to have cake available anytime of the day or night when that sweet tooth urge hits. Anyway I am going to repeat the recipe here.....even if you have read it on Rex and Mary.....keep reading....there is a surprise (a nice one) at the end of this blog.

The recipe:

4 T flour (not self rising)

4 T sugar

2 T baking cocoa

1 Egg

3 T milk

3 T oil

3 T chocolate chips (optional)---(ya, right)

Small splash of vanilla

Mix the flour, sugar, and cocoa in you coffee mug. Add the egg and mix well. Pour in the milk and oil mixing thoroughly. Add the chocolate chips and vanilla.

Cook in a 1000 watt microwave for 3 minutes---the time might need to be adjusted slightly for your specific oven. The batter might rise over the top of your mug but don't be alarmed, it won't spill over and make a mess. Allow to cool slightly and tip our on to a plate. EAT!!

Now for the surprise I promised. I have been playing with this recipe. As it is written this VERY DANGEROUS cake is 1045 calories!! Yikes!! I have been playing with this recipe and have gotten it down to 630 calories, still a lot but if you split it with someone it is not actually that bad. So what did I do....in place of 4 T of sugar used 2 T of Splenda Sugar Blend which cut the calorie count by 80 calories and in place of the oil I used 3 T of Unsweetened Applesauce which made 340 calorie difference!!

I must admit that the texture of the cake is changed somewhat, but it is still recognizable as cake and tastes just as good!! Another variation I have tried is using the powder from instant fat free butterscotch pudding instead of cocoa and butterscotch chips in place of the chocolate.....that is also pretty tasty.

Please give it a try and let me know how it works for you!!