S'mores Dip

One of my favorite ways to spend time with friends is sitting around a campfire, roasting marshmallows, and chowing down on some good old-fashioned s'mores.  Unfortunately, the seasons in Minnesota seem to go from summer to winter in about 4.2 days.  Seriously, fall is way to short.  

When it gets too chilly to sit outside around a campfire, bring the s'mores party inside with this delicious S'mores Dip.  

  

S'Mores Dip

Ingredients:

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

1-1/2 cups chocolate chips

1/2 cup marshmallow cream

graham crackers, for serving

Directions:

1.  Melt the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together in the microwave.  Stir every 30 seconds until the chips are melted.  Mix well.

2.  Pour into a 9-inch glass pie pan and spread evenly.  Drop marshmallow cream by the spoonful over the chocolate mixture.  Swirl the marshmallow through the chocolate mixture to create a marbled appearance.  

3.  Serve with graham crackers.

Source:  What Megan's Making

Zucchini Parmesan = Love

I love, love, love this dish.  Love it.  LOVE it.

So...did I mention that I love it?

Layered Zucchini Parmesan

Ingredients:

3 large zucchini, sliced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs

salt and pepper

1 cup marinara sauce

1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1.  Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Coat a large baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick cooking spray.

2.  Remove excess moisture from zucchini by blotting with paper towels.  In a medium bowl, drizzle zucchini with olive oil and toss to coat.  In a separate bowl, combine half of the parmesan, bread crumbs, and salt and pepper.

3.  Dip each zucchini slice into the cheese mixture, pressing slightly to ensure the breading sticks.  Arrange zucchini in an even layer on baking sheet.  Bake for 25 minutes or until browned and crisp.

4.  Reduce oven temperature to 400 degrees.  Coat the bottom of a baking dish with 1/3 cup marinara.  Layer half of the zucchini over marinara.  Top with 1/3 cup marinara, 1/4 cup mozzarella, and 1/8 cup parmesan.  Repeat layers.

5.  Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.

Source:  Handle the Heat