Ingredients

• 2 packages frozen whole kernel corn (10–12 oz)
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
• 2 large eggs (or ½ cup egg substitute)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
• ⅓ cup cooked bacon pieces

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Microwave corn on HIGH for 1 minute or until thawed. Chop chives.
2. Place eggs, 1 ½ cups of the corn, 1 ¾ cups cheese, flour, sugar, butter, and red pepper in food processor bowl (or blender); process until blended.
3. Transfer mixture to 2-quart baking dish. Stir in remaining 2 ¼ cups corn, bacon, and chives; sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup cheese. Bake 30–35 minutes or until set in center. Let stand 5 minutes to cool. Serve.

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh zucchini
• 1 cup mini sweet peppers
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 tablespoons Tuscan (or garlic) herb finishing butter, divided
• 1 teaspoon Parmesan bread seasoning
• 8 oz fresh presliced white mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. Slice zucchini. Remove stems and seeds from peppers; slice peppers into rings. Preheat large sauté pan on medium-high 2–3 minutes. Place oil in pan, then add zucchini; cook and stir 2–3 minutes until lightly browned.
2. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter, seasoning, mushrooms, and sweet peppers; cook and stir 3–4 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
3. Remove pan from heat; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter until melted. Top with cheese and serve.

Ingredients

• 12 large strawberries
• 15 mini golden sandwich cookies
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon curd
• 1 zip-top bag

Steps

1. Remove leaves and core from strawberries with a paring knife, leaving a cavity in the strawberry for filling. Cut off bottom tip of strawberries so they will stand on end.
2. Crush 3 cookies finely; whisk into sour cream and lemon curd until blended. Transfer mixture to zip-top (or pastry) bag. Seal bag, then cut off one corner.
3. Squeeze lemon mixture into each strawberry; top with a cookie. Serve.