Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Combine the following:

2 eggs
1 cup olive oil

1 1/2 cup sugar

2 tsp. vanilla

2 cups wheat flour

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Add 2 cups grated zucchini.

Fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.

Bake at 350* for 25-30 minutes.

Chocolate Frosting:

1 1/2 sticks of softened butter

2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup powdered cocoa

1 1/2 tbsp. milk

1/2 tsp. vanilla

Beat together until smooth.

Crockpot Zucchini Ziti

1 jar spaghetti sauce (I like Prego)
16 oz ziti noodles
2 cups lowfat cottage cheese
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
1 med. zucchini
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. pepper

1. Combine the cottage cheese, mozzarella, oregano, basil and pepper in a med. bowl.

2. Spoon 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce into bottom of crockpot.

3. Layer 1/3 of the ziti noodles, chopped zucchini, cheese mixture and sauce. Repeat three times. Try to keep the cheese away from the sides of the crock pot so it doesn't burn.

4. Cook on low for 2 hours.

Zucchini Bread

3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
¼ tsp vanilla
2 cups sugar
3 cups wheat flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1 tsp soda
2 cups grated raw zucchini
½ cup nuts

Beat eggs and add oil, sugar, vanilla, then cinnamon, salt, soda, and flour. Beat well. Then add zucchini and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-80 minutes. Makes 2 loaves.