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Roasted Veggie Panini

2 zucchini, thickly sliced 1 yellow squash, thickly sliced 8-oz. pkg. portabella mushrooms 2 t. olive oil, divided 1 t. balsamic vinegar 1 sweet onion, sliced 1 loaf sourdough bread, sliced 1 red pepper, thickly sliced 1 green pepper, thickly sliced 1 yellow pepper, thickly sliced 1 c. spinach leaves 2 roma tomatoes, sliced 4 slices provolone cheese

Lynda McCormick Burkburnett, Texas

Combine zucchini, squash and mushrooms in a large bowl; toss with one teaspoon olive oil and vinegar. Grill or broil until tender; set aside. Saut onion in remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until caramelized; set aside. Spread tops and bottoms of bread slices with desired amount of Olive Tapenade; layer peppers, spinach, tomatoes and cheese evenly on half the bread slices. Top with veggies and remaining bread slices; grill or broil lightly on both sides. Makes 4.

Olive Tapenade:
6-oz. jar pitted green olives, drained 1 shallot, chopped 1 t. lemon juice 1/8 t. pepper 1/2 c. olive oil

Pulse ingredients in a food processor until desired consistency is achieved. Refrigerate any remaining mixture in an airtight container. Makes about 1/2 cup.

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Nicole Shira New Baltimore, Michigan

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Linda Patten Lake Zurich, Illinois

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Kristie Rigo Friedens, Pennsylvania

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Lemon Pastries
8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. sugar 1 T. lemon juice 2 8-oz. tubes refrigerated crescent rolls

In a bowl, blend cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice; set aside. Unroll crescent rolls and divide along perforations into triangles; spread with cream cheese mixture. Roll up crescent roll-style; bake on ungreased baking sheets at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Let cool; spoon Glaze over the tops before serving. Makes 16.

Glaze:
1/2 c. powdered sugar 1 to 2 T. milk 1 t. vanilla extract Whisk ingredients together until smooth and creamy.

Carol Hickman Kingsport, TN

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