Checkerboard Vegetable Squares Recipes

CHECKERBOARD VEGETABLE SQUARES

Steps:

• Combine first 3 ingredients (cottage cheese, saltines and fine herbs) in mixing bowl and set aside.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add squash slices, and saute 5 minutes. Spoon into a lightly greased 8 inch square baking dish.
• Spread half of cheese mixture evenly over squash slices.
• Place spinach in skillet and saute 3 minutes, adding 1 tablespoon butter if necessary to prevent sticking. Spoon spinach evenly over cheese mixture.
• Spread the remaining cheese mixture evenly over spinach layer.
• Slice tomatoes into 9 equal pieces. Saute, just enough to soften slightly. Layer them on top of the second cheese mixture.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Arrange mozzarella cheese strips on top to resemble checkerboard, and bake 10 more minutes.
• Remove from oven, and let stand 10 minutes: cut into squares. Serve immediatly.

CHECKERBOARD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Spread wheat bread with cream cheese spread; top with turkey, tomatoes and white bread.
• Cut sandwich into 3 horizontal strips, then 3 vertical strips to make 9 squares. Turn 4 or 5 of the squares upside down.
• Arrange squares on plate, alternating colors as needed to resemble a checkerboard.

VEGETABLE APPETIZER SQUARES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Make sure your zucchini is well drained, I put it in a clean tea towel and squeeze it dry.
• Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches.
• In a medium bowl, mix eggs, parmesan cheese, pepper sauce, parsley and vegetables. Set aside
• Combine dry ingredients and stir into liquid mixture.
• Stir in melted butter.
• Spread mixture evenly into the baking dish.
• Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over top.
• Bake about 30 - 35 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool slightly, cut into tiny 1" squares, serve warm or cold, I prefer these at room temperature.