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Zucchini . . .
By: jpcher Date: July 21, 2021, 3:52 pm
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. . . Go! ;D
Any thoughts or good recipes as to what to do with Zucchini
would be appreciated.
This is the first time that DD#2 is growing Zucchini in her
garden. I'm looking at two that are about two-foot long and
maybe 3inch in diameter.
She previously harvested one that was about the same size. We've
fried it, sauteed it with other veggies, served it with pasta,
had a few fresh slices with other fresh veggies in our salad . .
. and that's only one!
What do you do with an overabundance of Zucchini?
I've looked up recipes, and there are a lot out there that we
can try!
I'm wondering if you have any tried and true recipes that you
would like to share? Please? ;)
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Re: Zucchini . . .
By: betty Date: July 21, 2021, 4:29 pm
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Try harvesting when they are smaller for better flavor.
Smaller ones are great sliced, tossed in a little olive oil with
some seasoning, then grilled (or roasted in the oven).
Bigger ones (those baseball bats that hide under the leaves) are
good to grate, then freeze if not using soon. I use grated zukes
to make zucchini bread, add to spaghetti sauce (good when the
overabundance of tomatoes are ready for harvest) and to make
fried zucchini cakes (similar to potato pancakes).
For zucchini cakes, I squeeze out as much water as possible from
grated zucchini. Then toss with some flour and an egg and a
bunch of seasonings. Sometimes add grated onion. Coat in
breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch. Pan fry in
oil until crispy on the outside and cooked on the inside. Serve
hot. Also good with something to dip into (soy sauce or citrus
soy sauce, ranch-type dips, whatever tastes good).
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Re: Zucchini . . .
By: Dazi Date: July 21, 2021, 8:33 pm
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ZOODLES!
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Re: Zucchini . . .
By: STiG Date: July 21, 2021, 8:58 pm
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I have a chocolate orange zucchini cake recipe that is great.
It is a very dense cake, made in a bundt pan.
I have a zucchini loaf recipe that uses lemon zest. At least in
baking, citrus goes very well with zucchini.
I'll try to remember to post them tomorrow.
I'm also going to try the zesty zucchini relish that's in my
Ball Home Preserving book.
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Re: Zucchini . . .
By: Aleko Date: July 22, 2021, 1:34 am
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[quote]This is the first time that DD#2 is growing Zucchini in
her garden. I'm looking at two that are about two-foot long and
maybe 3inch in diameter.[/quote]
Yikes! When my Mum grew them she’d kick herself if she didn’t
spot one (the little devils do like to hide under the leaves)
till it got to one foot long. At two feet, I’d say what you have
there ain’t zucchini any longer: they’re marrows, which aren’t
nearly as good - less flavour, more water.
Zucchini are delectable cut in julienne strips and deep-fried in
olive oil. You can also dip the flowers in batter and make
fritters of them.
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Re: Zucchini . . .
By: SpottedPony Date: July 22, 2021, 6:26 am
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On u tube, watch Spain on a Fork. He has some interesting
zucchini recipes.
Spotted Pony
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Re: Zucchini . . .
By: Gellchom Date: July 22, 2021, 6:52 am
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Zucchini can be really boring. Sauteeing it with plenty of
garlic helps, but still ....
I do have one fantastic recipe, though, that I found when I was
just too bored with zucchini. It's from The Vegetable Butcher
by Cara Mangini. Enjoy!
2 smashed garlic cloves
2 T freshly squeezed lemon juice
generous pinch each of salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 T EV olive oil
3 medium zucchini, cut into wide, thin ribbons or julienne
strips (discard any strips that are mostly skin)
small handful each of basil leaves, flat parsley leaves, and 8
fresh mint leaves (I omitted the mint), thinly sliced
1/3 c toasted sliced almonds
1/2 c freshly grated parmesan cheese plus more to garnish
Combine garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Let it stand briefly, then whisk in the olive oil. Set aside.
Place the zucchini in a large bowl, and season generously and
evenly with salt.
Remove the garlic from the dressing and pour the dressing over
the ribbons. Toss to evenly distribute dressing. Scatter herbs
over, reserving a bit for garnish. Add almonds and cheese, and
toss to combine. Adjust seasoning. Remove zucchini to a
serving dish, allowing juices to drip off first. Sprinkle
generously with more cheese and the reserved herbs.
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Re: Zucchini . . .
By: Hmmm Date: July 22, 2021, 9:15 am
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New Mexico Calabacitas is my favorite way to eat zucchini. I've
made it with all zucchini when I've had too much. You can also
substitute roasted poblanos if you don't have access to hatch
green chiles.
HTML https://www.newmexico.org/things-to-do/cuisine/recipes/calabacitas/
I also love this easy recipe when there is an abundance of
squash and tomatoes
HTML https://ww2.kqed.org/essentialpepin/2011/09/11/zucchini-and-tomato-gratin/
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Re: Zucchini . . .
By: Rho Date: July 22, 2021, 10:06 pm
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Zucchini Tots
1 cup grated zucchini
1 egg
1 medium diced onion
1/4 cup cheese grated
1/4 cup bread crumbs
pepper
Combine all ingredients and season to taste.
pre heat oven 400 degrees
spray mini mini muffin tins. Fill to top, pushing down with
spoon so it's nice and compacted.
Bake 16-18 minutes, until tops are golden. Serves 1-1.5 adults
I have added chopped mushrooms. Also i use a loaf pan or 7" X
11" casserole as I double the recipe for 2 adults.
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Re: Zucchini . . .
By: nuku Date: July 26, 2021, 11:09 am
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I only like zucchini in baked goods. But it's fantastic in
bread, cake, or muffins. I also have made a mock apple crisp
using zucchini. (Apple pie spice makes everything taste like
apples!)
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