Zucchini Pasta

My mother in law gave me this awesome veggie slicer that also cuts potatoes for french fries, and it came with a grater that you can also use to make coleslaw or zucchini strings. So I used it to make my zucchini pasta, because I wanted to try something new.

This is the picture of the awesome Pro Smart Slicer.

I only had 2 zucchinis so I had to run to the store to buy at least 2 more because zucchini will reduce in amount when you get all the liquid out, plus since it's not real pasta it won't fill you up as a real carb would. 

Ingredients:

4 zucchinis

kosher salt

pro smart grater

fine mesh strainer

pepper

tomatoes 

pasta sauce

Directions:

Wash zucchini and trim ends. I recommend taking the time to peel each zucchini. The "noodles" look more like pasta when the skin is removed. Get your pro smart grater ready or you can also use the Julianne blades which are used to make thin French fries if you want your “noodles” to look a little bit thicker than mines (angel hair). Proceed to slide the zucchini over the Pro Smart blades lengthwise to get the longest noodles possible until you are left with a thin sliver that is pretty much impossible to slice.
Transfer the zucchini noodles to a mesh colander and lightly sprinkle with kosher salt. Toss to distribute and leave colander over a mixing bowl or the sink to drain. Let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes, giving an occasional squeeze.
Now it’s time to give these noodles some flavor!!! Transfer your noodles to a hot pan with a little bit of olive oil and then stir in some spaghetti sauce and add salt and pepper to taste, last but not least the tomato pieces to give your noodles more texture and color.

When hubby saw the "noodles" the first thing he said was "oh wow!! angel hair pasta, and you made it look so beautiful" and when he tried it the look and the taste were joined together :) We loved this and next time I will make them with my thin Julianne blades to make my noodles thicker then these ones.

If you don't have a pro smart slicer you can also use a regular grater like this one. But make sure to use it  lengthwise to get the longest noodles 

Hope you enjoy this recipe!!!

Mini Crescent Cinnamon Rolls

I know it's been a while since I posted one of my delicious recipes. Lots of exciting things going on, one of them is the remodel of our house, yes!! you know how busy it can get.
Today I got a little bit of time and had the ingredients for this delicious treat. Yes, a treat because you can eat them in two bites. Hope you enjoy making it and eating it!!

Ingredients:
1 (8oz.) package Pillsbury original crescent rolls (I used a cheaper brand)
2 tablespoons butter-melted
Brown or white sugar-to taste
Cinnamon-to taste

Directions:
1) Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a muffin pan with non-stick spray.
2) Roll our the package of crescent rolls, onto a lightly floured surface and gently pinch together the seams. Brush with melted butter, and then sprinkle generously with sugar and cinnamon.
Spread evenly with your hand.
3) Roll the dough and cut into 8 slices (I got 9 out of mine). You may need to partially roll them again, to tighten the spiral.
4) Place the rolls in the muffin pan and bake for 10 minutes.

By the way, hubby ate almost all of them. He would walk by the dining table and grab one and then another,  and every time he would say "babe, they are so goody" I think that there is just one left and I only ate 2. 

Have a blessed day!!

For more details go to: http://domesticfemme.blogspot.com/2013/09/quick-mini-crescent-cinnamon-rolls.html