Zucchini Fritters

Ingredients:

• 2 zucchini, shredded
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• sour cream (optional)

Directions:

1. Drain shredded zucchini of any excess liquid and mix with egg, baking soda, salt, and flour.
2. Heat oil in a large pan on medium-high heat.
3. Spoon zucchini batter onto pan and fry until both sides are golden brown.  
4. (optional) Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 3 bananas, large very ripe 
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 6 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 2 cups flour
• 3/8 cup sugar
• 3/8 cup splenda
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Combine dry ingredients together, set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas.
3. Add sour cream, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract and mix well.
4. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
5. Place into a well greased loaf pan.
6. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350º F for 55 minutes to an hour.
7. Cool in pan for 5 minutes, then remove.

White Wine Clam Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 shallot, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 can minced clams
• 1/2 cup white wine
• salt
• pepper

Directions:

1. Saute shallots in olive oil until translucent.
2. Add garlic and stir until it blooms.
3. Add clams and white wine and simmer until sauce is reduced and thickened (approx. 5 min).
4. Season with salt and pepper.