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Patti LaBelle - Desserts LaBelle: Soulful Sweets to Sing About

Immensely talented Patti LaBelle has long been a mainstay of American culture. Primarily known as a singer, Ms. Patti is also an actress of stage and screen as well as a business mogul. Her pies went viral and earned her the title of Queen of Sweet Potato Pie. In her cookbook, Desserts LaBelle, Patti LaBelle gives out her recipes for decadent desserts with flair.


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VIDEO: Crispy Zucchini Potato Cakes

Combine summer zucchini with leftover mashed potatoes for a delicious, savory treat!

INGREDIENTS

  • 5 Potatoes
  • 1.5 Cup shredded zucchini
  • 3/4 Cup shredded cheese
  • 3/ Cup milk
  • 1/3 Cup coriander, chopped
  • 1/3 Cup basil, chopped
  • Parmesan, to sprinkle
  • Salt and pepper, to season

METHOD

  1. Chop the potatoes in half, boil until very tender and drain.
  2. In a bowl, combine the potatoes and zucchini. Add the grated cheese, milk, coriander, basil, salt and pepper, and mix thoroughly. 
  3. On a baking tray, spoon out the zucchini-potato mixture and form into balls. 
  4. Sprinkle with Parmesan and grated cheese, and bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
  5. When golden, remove from oven... and enjoy!