Zucchini Breadsticks

 2 cups packed shredded raw zucchini (4 small)

1 or 2 large eggs

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 tsp Italian seasoning

3 Tbsp almond flour

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Add zucchini to a large bowl and let sit 10-15 minutes.  Drain excess water from zucchini bowl.  Using a tea towel or several sturdy paper towels, add in 1/2 cup of zucchini into a towel and wring dry.  Repeat with remaining zucchini.  When you  are finished, you should have about 1 cup of zucchini remaining.

Add zucchini, egg, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, seasoning, and flour to a large mixing bowl.  Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Dump zucchini mixture onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Using a spatula, spread out the batater so that it forms a rectangle, approximately 9 inches by 7 inches and just slightly under 1/4 inch thick.

Bake in oven about 15 minutes or until edges arae golden brown and both sides are cooked.  Remove from oven and carefully flip crust over.  Sprinkle 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese across the surface.

Lower oven temperature to 425 degrees.  Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and starts to blister.  If desired, sprinkle fresh chopped parsley across.  Slice and serve.

Cauliflower Breadsticks

 1 medium-large cauliflower, cut into 1 inch florets (about 6 cups)

1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

3 large eggs

1-2 fresh garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped and extra to sprinkle

1 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to 425 degrees adn line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.

Break up your cauliflower into florets and place them in a food processor.

Process until finely ground; You might eed to work in several smaller batches.

Transfer the cauliflower into a large mixing bowl.  Add in the mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, garlic, herbs, sea salt, and pepper.  Stir thoroughly to combine well.

Place the mixture into your prepared sheet pan, and shape it into a 10x8 inch rectangle pan.

Bake in oven until nicely golden brown, 20-25 minutes.  Keep an eye on them.  You want them cooked through, but not overdone.

Sprinkle with cheddar and a little bit more fresh parsley continue to bake until cheese is melted; 5 minutes.

Cut into breadsticks and serve dipped in marinara sauce.

Walt Disney Chili and Breadsticks

 1 Tbsp olive oil

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 yellow onion, chopped

1 Tbsp garlic, chopped

1 jalapeno, chopped (no seeds)

Cook for 5-10 minutes in a large pot then add:

1/2 cup fresh parsley

15 oz can of pinto beans

15 oz can diced tomatoes

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup water

1/2 lb sausage, cooked (or browned with onions)

1 lb ground beef, cooed (or browned with onions)

1 Tbsp cumin

2 Tbsp chili powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

If needed add more chicken broth. Simmer for 30-40 minutes.

Toppings:

tomatoes, cut small, green onion, shredded cheese, sour cream

Bread Sticks

2 puff pastry sheets, thawed

olive oil

salt, garlic salt, garlic powder 

1-2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese

Place puff pastry sheets on a baking pan.  Brush with olive oil.  Sprinkle with seasonings. Add cheese and press into the puff pastry sheets. Using a pizza cutter cut into 12 strips and twist each strip.  Some cheese will fall off just clean up so it doesn't burn. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes.