ZUCCHINI ??

One time on Usenet said:

I love zucchini !
Saute some onions and garlic in olive oil,
toss in a bunch of diced zucchini, and stir-fry.
( I added a few eggs one morning and had a great brunch )

But, our vine has gone into overdrive, and
we're getting an embarassment of zucchini.

Besides the usual bread recipes,
what do YOU do with zucchini ??

Soups ? Casseroles ? Salads ?

Fry 'em!

Fried Zucchini

1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 egg, beaten
Seasoned flour (salt, pepper, etc. to taste)
Butter or margarine

Dip zucchini slices in egg, dredge in flour, and fry on each
side until brown and crunchy.

--
Jani in WA

On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 11:00:09 -0700, "<RJ>" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I love zucchini !
Saute some onions and garlic in olive oil,
toss in a bunch of diced zucchini, and stir-fry.
( I added a few eggs one morning and had a great brunch )

But, our vine has gone into overdrive, and
we're getting an embarassment of zucchini.

Besides the usual bread recipes,
what do YOU do with zucchini ??

Soups ? Casseroles ? Salads ?

<rj>

You can use zucchini or broccoli for either of these recipes.

ZUCCHINI PUFF
(Source: The Zucchini & Carrot Cookbook. R.C. Bateman
Ward Ritchie Press, Pasadena, CA, 1976)
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2 c finely diced, unpeeled zucchini (I just grate it, let it drain a
bit)
1/2 c finely chopped parsely
1/2 c freshly grated Parmesan
1 clove minced garlic
1/4 c olive oil
3 eggs, beaten
salt, pepper
3/4 c packaged biscuit mix (eg. Bisquick)

Mix together zucchini, parsely, cheese, garlic, and olive oil. Stir in
eggs and season w/salt & pepper. Blend in biscuit mix until smooth.
Spread in greased 8-1/2" round or 9" square dish. Bake 350 deg. 35-40
min. Cut in wedges or squares.

Variation: Cocktail Zucchini Sticks. Double recipe and season w/chile
powder or 4 T diced seeded canned green chiles. Spread in greased
jelly roll pan, bake until browned, 25-30 min. Cut into fingers and
serve warm w/drinks.

BROCCOLI PUFF
(Source: General Mills/Betty Crocker Bisquick pamphlet)
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2 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped broccoli, cooked & drained
(or grated zucchini, uncooked)
1 c Bisquick baking mix
1 c milk
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1 c shredded Cheddar cheese (about 4 oz)
(I think my original passed-down-from-someone-else version for
zucchini had basil and garlic too, but this broccoli version doesn't.
Something to think about)

Heat oven to 325. Butter 5-1/2 c souffle dish or 1-1/2 quart
casserole. Beat baking mix, milk, eggs, and salt w/hand beater until
smooth. Stir in vegetable and cheese. Pour into prepared baking dish.
Bake until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out
clean, about 1 hour. Serve immediately.

Variations: you can use other vegetables such as corn or spinach.
Peas, I think, would be weird, as would beets!
Sue(tm)
Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!

RJ said:

I love zucchini !
Saute some onions and garlic in olive oil,
toss in a bunch of diced zucchini, and stir-fry.
( I added a few eggs one morning and had a great brunch )

But, our vine has gone into overdrive, and
we're getting an embarassment of zucchini.

Besides the usual bread recipes,
what do YOU do with zucchini ??

Soups ? Casseroles ? Salads ?

Here's four ideas:

1. Bake sliced zucchini w/ onion, tomato sauce, oregano and topped w/
mozzarella and parmesan.

2. Make foil packets of zucchini, potato, onion s&p, butter and throw
on the grill.

3. Toss in diced zucchini when making capellini pasta. When draining,
saute diced garlic in generous olive oil, red pepper flakes, flaked
salt, add chopped basil, diced walnuts, halved cherry tomaoes, stir in
pasta and zucchini that was draining and turn off heat. Add parm and
parsley. Takes 5 minutes... my current favorite meal.

4. For overgrown zucchini, slice half lengthwise and make a liitle
bakeable canoe and fill w/ Italian sausage, mushrom, tomatoes,
breadcrumb, basil, mixture. Wrap in foil to steam, open to brown.

Karen

RJ said:

I love zucchini !
Saute some onions and garlic in olive oil,
toss in a bunch of diced zucchini, and stir-fry.
( I added a few eggs one morning and had a great brunch )

But, our vine has gone into overdrive, and
we're getting an embarassment of zucchini.

Besides the usual bread recipes,
what do YOU do with zucchini ??

Soups ? Casseroles ? Salads ?

<rj>

Zuchini bread? Don't have the family recipe at hand but this looks
similar
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Zucchini-Bread-IV/Detail.aspx

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Quoted message said:

One time on Usenet said:

I love zucchini !
Saute some onions and garlic in olive oil,
toss in a bunch of diced zucchini, and stir-fry.
( I added a few eggs one morning and had a great brunch )

But, our vine has gone into overdrive, and
we're getting an embarassment of zucchini.

Besides the usual bread recipes,
what do YOU do with zucchini ??

Soups ? Casseroles ? Salads ?

Fry 'em!

Fried Zucchini

1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 egg, beaten
Seasoned flour (salt, pepper, etc. to taste)
Butter or margarine

Dip zucchini slices in egg, dredge in flour, and fry on each
side until brown and crunchy.

Why the flour?

--
Kisses
Pandora

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Besides the usual bread recipes, what do YOU do with zucchini ??

Try these before you leave that excess zucchini on your neighbor's porch.

ZUCCHINI AND NOODLES

2 medium zucchini
1/4 pound fine egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Cut zucchini crosswise into 1-inch chunks, lengthwise in halves, crosswise
into 1/16 slices and lengthwise into 1/16 slivers. (If done, right, each
sliver will have some skin and will be the about the size of the cooked
noodles. Or you can just say "Screw that!" and use the 2x2 julienne slicer
on your Cuisinart.) Cook noodles until tender. Meanwhile, saute zucchini in
butter until just done, and add garlic and basil. Add drained noodles, salt
and pepper to taste, and stir well to blend. Serve with grated Parmesan.

ZUCCHINI GRATIN

2 pounds zucchini
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
white pepper
3 large eggs
3/4 cup cream
6 ounces Swiss cheese, grated

Halve and core zucchini. cut into 1-inch pieces. Boil 5-8 minutes or until
tender. Puree in processor until smooth. Sprinkle flour, salt and pepper on
top; mix well. Add eggs, cream and cheese; mix well. Pour into buttered
gratin dish. Bake 45 minutes at 350 or until set and lightly browned on top.
Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Felice

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Besides the usual bread recipes, what do YOU do with zucchini ??

Try these before you leave that excess zucchini on your neighbor's porch.

ZUCCHINI AND NOODLES

2 medium zucchini
1/4 pound fine egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Cut zucchini crosswise into 1-inch chunks, lengthwise in halves, crosswise
into 1/16 slices and lengthwise into 1/16 slivers. (If done, right, each
sliver will have some skin and will be the about the size of the cooked
noodles. Or you can just say "Screw that!" and use the 2x2 julienne slicer
on your Cuisinart.) Cook noodles until tender. Meanwhile, saute zucchini
in butter until just done, and add garlic and basil. Add drained noodles,
salt and pepper to taste, and stir well to blend. Serve with grated
Parmesan.

ZUCCHINI GRATIN

2 pounds zucchini
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
white pepper
3 large eggs
3/4 cup cream
6 ounces Swiss cheese, grated

Halve and core zucchini. cut into 1-inch pieces. Boil 5-8 minutes or until
tender. Puree in processor until smooth. Sprinkle flour, salt and pepper
on top; mix well. Add eggs, cream and cheese; mix well. Pour into buttered
gratin dish. Bake 45 minutes at 350 or until set and lightly browned on
top. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Felice

Is this recipe of zucchini al gratin a sort of flan without bechamel?
I like it?

--
Kisses
Pandora

RJ said:

I love zucchini !
Saute some onions and garlic in olive oil,
toss in a bunch of diced zucchini, and stir-fry.
( I added a few eggs one morning and had a great brunch )

But, our vine has gone into overdrive, and
we're getting an embarassment of zucchini.

Besides the usual bread recipes,
what do YOU do with zucchini ??

Soups ? Casseroles ? Salads ?

<rj>

Grilled, steamed, lightly breaded and pan fried. I adore zucchini.

Jill

On Sat, 21 Jul 2007 11:00:09 -0700, "<RJ>" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I love zucchini !
Saute some onions and garlic in olive oil,
toss in a bunch of diced zucchini, and stir-fry.
( I added a few eggs one morning and had a great brunch )

But, our vine has gone into overdrive, and
we're getting an embarassment of zucchini.

Besides the usual bread recipes,
what do YOU do with zucchini ??

Soups ? Casseroles ? Salads ?

Pick them while they are still small - no longer than 6 inches. That
strategy will help a bit.

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RJ said:

I love zucchini !
Saute some onions and garlic in olive oil,
toss in a bunch of diced zucchini, and stir-fry.
( I added a few eggs one morning and had a great brunch )

But, our vine has gone into overdrive, and
we're getting an embarassment of zucchini.

Besides the usual bread recipes,
what do YOU do with zucchini ??

Soups ? Casseroles ? Salads ?

<rj>

I love it too.
I steamed some yesterday cut into 1" chunks with mushrooms, sliced
onions and celery.
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RJ said:

I love zucchini !
Saute some onions and garlic in olive oil,
toss in a bunch of diced zucchini, and stir-fry.
( I added a few eggs one morning and had a great brunch )

But, our vine has gone into overdrive, and
we're getting an embarassment of zucchini.

Besides the usual bread recipes,
what do YOU do with zucchini ??

Soups ? Casseroles ? Salads ?

Slice lengthwise, brush with oil, season, and grill.

Quoted message said:

I love zucchini !
Saute some onions and garlic in olive oil,
toss in a bunch of diced zucchini, and stir-fry.
( I added a few eggs one morning and had a great brunch )

But, our vine has gone into overdrive, and
we're getting an embarassment of zucchini.

Besides the usual bread recipes,
what do YOU do with zucchini ??

Soups ? Casseroles ? Salads ?

<rj>

Put it in a big bag, slip over to a neighbors porch at night and leave
it against the door. Don't let them see you or they will turn out the
lights and pretend not to be home.

George

Quoted message said:

Besides the usual bread recipes,
what do YOU do with zucchini ??

Soups ? Casseroles ? Salads ?

<rj>

I just slice it and steam in the microwave. Add a little butter and
parmesean cheese.

--
Queenie

*** Be the change you wish to see in the world ***

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ZUCCHINI GRATIN

2 pounds zucchini
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
white pepper
3 large eggs
3/4 cup cream
6 ounces Swiss cheese, grated

Halve and core zucchini. cut into 1-inch pieces. Boil 5-8 minutes or
until tender. Puree in processor until smooth. Sprinkle flour, salt and
pepper on top; mix well. Add eggs, cream and cheese; mix well. Pour into
buttered gratin dish. Bake 45 minutes at 350 or until set and lightly
browned on top. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.

Felice

Is this recipe of zucchini al gratin a sort of flan without bechamel?
I like it?
--
Kisses
Pandora

Sounds right to me!

Felice

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Quoted message said:

I love zucchini !
Saute some onions and garlic in olive oil,
toss in a bunch of diced zucchini, and stir-fry.
( I added a few eggs one morning and had a great brunch )

But, our vine has gone into overdrive, and
we're getting an embarassment of zucchini.

Besides the usual bread recipes,
what do YOU do with zucchini ??

Soups ? Casseroles ? Salads ?

<rj>

One of my favorites is zucchini-feta pancakes, recipe here:

http://www.pgacon.com/Recepies-vegetables.htm

--
Peter Aitken

jmcquown said:

Grilled, steamed, lightly breaded and pan fried. I adore zucchini.

Jill...tofu will produce the same results! <vbg> God's most
tasteless vegetable.

I love fried zucchini. I love it stewed with tomatoes and yellow
squash. I like raw zucchini with ranch dressing. I also like it raw
and marinated in Italian dressing -- tomatoes are good in this. My
school's old reading series used to contain a story called "From Seed
to Zucchini." Most of my class of first graders had not tasted
zucchini, so I would bring one in and let them taste it raw with ranch
dressing.

Tara

Grate zuc and put in frying pan with fresh lemon juice, ground pepper
and salt and stir fry just a little bit....sprinkle with parmesan when
finished if you like....YUM!

Ellie

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Quoted message said:

One time on Usenet said:

I love zucchini !
Saute some onions and garlic in olive oil,
toss in a bunch of diced zucchini, and stir-fry.
( I added a few eggs one morning and had a great brunch )

But, our vine has gone into overdrive, and
we're getting an embarassment of zucchini.

Besides the usual bread recipes,
what do YOU do with zucchini ??

Soups ? Casseroles ? Salads ?

Fry 'em!

Fried Zucchini

1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 egg, beaten
Seasoned flour (salt, pepper, etc. to taste)
Butter or margarine

Dip zucchini slices in egg, dredge in flour, and fry on each
side until brown and crunchy.

Why the flour?

It makes a crunchy coating... :-)

--
Jani in WA