Zucchini Carpaccio Salad

Mandolin 3 large zucchini. Toss w/1 1/2 tsp salt. Let drain in colander 20 min. Pat dry.

Place on bed of favorite greens.

Mix:
3 Tbs olive oil
juice 1 lemon
pepper
1/2 cup Parmesan or Romano Cheese

Toss and check for salt & pepper to taste.
Judy/Buffalo

Scalloped Tomatoes w/Croutons
In 3 Tbs olive oil saute:
2 1/2 c bread cubes until golden.

Mix:
4-5 large ripe juicy tomatoes, diced
1 Tbs garlic
2 Tbs sugar
1 tsp s/p

Add to toasted bread cubes and cook 5 minutes.

Stir in:
1/2 cup basil leaves, chopped

Transfer 1/2 mix to buttered casserole top w/1/2 cup Parmesan. Top with rest of mix and top w/additional 1/2 cup Parmesan. (At times I use Asiago cheese in place of Romano/Parmesan)

Bake 350 35-40 min.

Serve hot or room temp w/bean salad or green salad or one poached egg on top of each serving.
Judy/Buffalo