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If your like me, you enjoy making and serving finger foods at your parties, events, summer cookouts, picnics, family reunions and church pot lucks.

We always plant zucchini and tomatoes in our garden every summer and I am always looking for ways to use them up. Here is a great recipe from Tupperware which features zucchini and tomatoes. So if you plant a garden and get an abundance of veggies, this is a fast and easy recipe to make for your family.

Zucchini, Tomato and Mozzarella Tarts Recipe

Serves 6
Preparation Time: 45 minutes

6 prepared frozen tart shells
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 green onion
1 small zucchini, julienne
2 medium (or 1 large) tomatoes
3 eggs
1/2 cup half & half
1 tsp Tupperware Simple Indulgence™ Italian Herb Seasoning Blend

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Using a Chef Series™ Pro Chef's Knife, chop the onion, cut the zucchini in julienne pieces and cut the tomatoes in six 1/2 inch slices. Place tart shells on baking sheet. Layer mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and green onions in the tart shells. Top cheese with a slice of tomato and the julienne pieces of zucchini. Sprinkle with Simple Indulgence™ Italian Herb.

Break eggs into Quick Shake®? Container, add 1/2 cup half and half and Simple Indulgence Italian Herb. Shake well to combine. Divide between tarts. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the custard is set and pastry is golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.