Birthday Creations

Birthday Card for FA in Brazil

Picture: Big Ben, London, England

Embellishments: Printed scrapbooking paper, printed Vellum paper, paper flowers, flower-brads, stampers, & cotton thread for border.

Birthday card for AS in USA

Picture: Outback South Australia

Embellishments: Printed scrapbooking paper and card, handmade cotton paper, stickers, and flower-brads.

Palace Deco

Picture: Buckingham Palace, London, England (this picture was taken in 2006 when SJ and I visited the UK).

Embellishments: Plain scrapbooking card used for backing, cotton thread used to add a slight border, and a silver flower brad.

Recipe Sunday

Thought I'd do something different this week and share a recipe.

This particular recipe I stole from a friend and modified to suit my own tastes.

Enjoy!

ZUCCHINI & TOMATO BAKE

INGREDIENTS:

1 large Zucchini

2 large tomatoes

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

3 cloves garlic, finely minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried mixed herbs

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons olive oil

8 ounces mozarella cheese, shredded

1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

PREPARATION:

Heat oven to 350°. Grease a 2 1/2 to 3-quart baking dish.Cut ends from zucchini and cut in 1/2-inch rounds. Cut cores from tomatoes and slice about 1/2-inch thick. Cut each slice into quarters.Combine the zucchini and tomatoes; sprinkle with the onion, garlic, salt, basil, and pepper. Toss to blend; drizzle with the olive oil and toss again to coat the vegetables. Turn the vegetables into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes. Top with cheese and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes longer.