Zucchini Banana Bread or Muffins

Ingredients:

3 Large bananas, mashed

1/2 - 3/4 C Sugar

1 C Shredded zucchini, drained

1 Egg, beaten

2 C All-purpose flour (or Gluten-Free Flour Blend)

1 t Baking powder

1 t Baking soda

1/2 t Salt

1 t Cinnamon

2 T Butter, melted (or 2 T light flavored olive oil)

1/2 C Raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

1/2 C Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, combine banana, sugar, zucchini, and egg. 

In a separate large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. 

Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix thoroughly. 

Add melted butter and mix. 

Add raisins and nuts, if desired. 

Pour into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour (15-20 minutes for Muffins) or until toothpick comes out clean. 

Yield: 1 Loaf or 12 Muffins

* Adapted from http://beautyandbedlam.com/zucchini-banana-bread/

Spiced Apple Slow Cooker Smoked Sausage

Ingredients:

2 lbs Smoked sausage or kielbasa, fully cooked

3/4 C Brown sugar

1 C Chunky applesauce

2 T Dijon mustard

2 Garlic cloves, minced

Directions:

Cut sausage into 1- or 2-inch long pieces. 

Combine all ingredients in slow-cooker. Cook on low until thoroughly heated (about six hours). 

Serve over rice or as appetizer. 

Yield: 4-6 servings as main dish or 12 servings as appetizer 

* Adapted from http://pork.betterrecipes.com/appley-kielbasa.html