Two Cool Recipes for Vegetarians

As a vegetarian I find it is not always easy to find good vegetarian recipes. I have a friend who is a chef and he creates recipes for me. Here are two that he created. We are in the process of putting his recipes into a cookbook. For now, I hope you enjoy these two.

Marinated Vegetable Medley

3 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices (5 cups)
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup)
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion, separated into rings
1/2 cup coarsely chopped red pepper
1/2-cup water
1/4-cup spicy vegetable juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1-teaspoon sugar
1/4-teaspoon celery seed
1/4-teaspoon salt

Combine zucchini, carrots, onion, pepper and water in 3-quart saucepan. Cover. Cook over high heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until
vegetables are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Drain. Set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients in 1-cup measure. In large mixing bowl
or salad bowl, combine vegetable mixture and juice mixture. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with slotted spoon.

Yield: 12 Servings (approx 1/2 cup ea)

SWISS CHEESE POTATO PIE

6 medium sized potatoes
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
1 1/2 cups (6 oz) shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup broccoli florets, steamed
1 cup cubed, cooked ham/ Substitute w/Turkey ham
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
paprika

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Peel the potatoes and cook in saucepan with water until tender.
Drain and mash. Stir into the potatoes the butter, salt, pepper,
nutmeg, and parsley.

Spoon about 2/3 of potato mixture onto the sides and bottom of a greased 1 1/2-quart to 2-quart baking dish. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine the cheese, ham, broccoli and onion. Spoon this mixture into the potato-lined dish. Beat together the eggs and milk. Pour over ham/cheese. Spoon (or pipe with a pastry tube) the remaining potato mixture over top. Sprinkle with paprika.

Bake at 400F for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

Let stand 10 minutes. Cut into serving portions