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.

VEGGIE APPETIZER SQUARES

Steps:

• Press pizza dough into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 400° for 6 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, salad dressing, garlic powder, parsley and salt until blended. , Spread over crust. Top with the onions, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, celery and green pepper. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

COLD VEGGIE SQUARES

Steps:

• Without separating the dough, roll out both packs of crescent rolls onto a baking sheet, forming them into a single, flat surface. Bake according to the directions on the package. Allow the finished rolls to cool.
• In a bowl, Mix together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, basil and garlic powder. Spread the mixture evenly over the surface of the rolls. Spread the broccoli, cauliflower and carrots on top of the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle the salad seasoning mix over all. Cut into squares and serve.

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.

TWO-SEED CHECKERBOARD DINNER ROLLS

Steps:

• In large bowl, mix bread flour, honey, salt and yeast. Add warm water, butter and egg. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in enough whole wheat flour to make dough easy to handle.
• On lightly floured surface, knead dough about 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and springy. Grease large bowl with shortening or spray with cooking spray. Place dough in bowl, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until it doubles in size. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
• Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix egg white and 1 teaspoon water with fork. Gently push fist into dough to deflate. Divide dough into 15 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball. Brush top of each ball with egg white mixture. Dip tops of 8 balls into sesame seed and tops of 7 balls into poppy seed. Arrange seed side up in checkerboard pattern in pan. Cover pan loosely with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place 45 to 60 minutes or until the balls double in size.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Bake 17 to 21 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm or cooled.

CHECKERBOARD COOKIES

Steps:

• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and sugar until well blended, 1 to 2 minutes. Add vanilla extract, lemon extract, and salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour, scraping down sides of bowl.
• Turn dough out onto a clean work surface; it will be loose and crumbly. Knead dough by pushing small amounts away from you with the heel of your hand for 1 to 2 minutes. Divide dough in half. Sprinkle cocoa powder over one of the halves. Knead until cocoa has been fully incorporated.
• Place each half of the kneaded dough between 2 sheets of plastic. Using a rolling pin, shape dough into two 7-inch squares, about 3/8 inch thick. Using a sharp knife and a ruler, slice each square into nine 3/4-inch-wide strips.
• Whisk together the egg and 1 tablespoon water. Cover work surface with plastic wrap. Place 3 strips of dough on plastic, alternating white and chocolate strips. Brush tops and in between the strips with egg wash. Gently press strips together. Repeat, forming second and third layers, alternating colors to create a checkerboard effect. Wrap assembled log in plastic. Repeat process for second log, reversing color pattern. Refrigerate 30 minutes, or freeze 15 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper. Slice each log into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place on baking sheet. Bake until done, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven, and let cookies cool 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

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.