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Zucchini Brownies

Zucchini Brownies

Zucchini Brownies

Zucchini Brownies

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded zucchini 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Icing: 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/4… Read More »

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded zucchini 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Icing: 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup butter or margarine 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1/4… Read More »

Freezing Zucchini and Squash

Freezing Zucchini and Squash

Freezing Zucchini and Squash

Freezing Zucchini and Squash

How to Freeze Zucchini and Summer Squash: Start with fresh squash – as fresh as you can get. If there is a delay between harvesting and freezing, store it in the refrigerator. Rinse the squash in plain cold water using your hands and possibly a soft towel. Just take a sharp knife and cut of… Read More »

How to Freeze Zucchini and Summer Squash: Start with fresh squash – as fresh as you can get. If there is a delay between harvesting and freezing, store it in the refrigerator. Rinse the squash in plain cold water using your hands and possibly a soft towel. Just take a sharp knife and cut of… Read More »

Zucchini Quesadillas

Zucchini Quesadillas

Zucchini Quesadillas

Zucchini Quesadillas

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, coarsely chopped Salt 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise 1 cup frozen corn kernels (4 ounces) 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas 2 cups grated pepper jack cheese Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400… Read More »

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, coarsely chopped Salt 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium zucchini (about 1 pound), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise 1 cup frozen corn kernels (4 ounces) 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas 2 cups grated pepper jack cheese Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400… Read More »

Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomato Stacks

Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomato Stacks

Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomato Stacks

Eggplant, Zucchini, and Tomato Stacks

¾ c olive oil 3 yellow onions, chopped Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/4c fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips 1/2 Tbsp. minced fresh oregano 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 eggplant, 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter, sliced 1/8 inch thick 5 tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch… Read More »

¾ c olive oil 3 yellow onions, chopped Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/4c fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips 1/2 Tbsp. minced fresh oregano 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 eggplant, 2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter, sliced 1/8 inch thick 5 tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch… Read More »

Zucchini Spaghetti with Pesto

Zucchini Spaghetti with Pesto

Zucchini Spaghetti with Pesto

Zucchini Spaghetti with Pesto

2 ½ pounds zucchini 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ pound long thin pasta, broken in half ¾ cup homemade pesto salt and fresh pepper to taste grated parmesan for serving Set a large pot of salted water over high heat, and prepare the zucchini while waiting for the water to boil. Use the julienne blade… Read More »

2 ½ pounds zucchini 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ pound long thin pasta, broken in half ¾ cup homemade pesto salt and fresh pepper to taste grated parmesan for serving Set a large pot of salted water over high heat, and prepare the zucchini while waiting for the water to boil. Use the julienne blade… Read More »

Char-Baked Tomato, Zucchini and Eggplant

Char-Baked Tomato, Zucchini and Eggplant

Char-Baked Tomato, Zucchini and Eggplant

Char-Baked Tomato, Zucchini and Eggplant

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, peeled and sliced 5 small tomatoes, thinly sliced Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small eggplant, about 6 inches long, thinly sliced crosswise 2 zucchini, about 5 inches long, thinly sliced lengthwise 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ¼ c fresh basil leaves Preheat the oven to… Read More »

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, peeled and sliced 5 small tomatoes, thinly sliced Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 small eggplant, about 6 inches long, thinly sliced crosswise 2 zucchini, about 5 inches long, thinly sliced lengthwise 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ¼ c fresh basil leaves Preheat the oven to… Read More »

Stuffed Zucchini

Stuffed Zucchini

Stuffed Zucchini

Stuffed Zucchini

5 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 T fresh chopped basil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese   Preheat oven to 375.  Scoop out pulp from 8 zucchini halves; set aside. Arrange zucchini halves… Read More »

5 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 T fresh chopped basil 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese   Preheat oven to 375.  Scoop out pulp from 8 zucchini halves; set aside. Arrange zucchini halves… Read More »

Marinated and Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash

Marinated and Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash

Marinated and Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash

Marinated and Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves salt and pepper 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 large zucchini 2 large yellow squash   Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and thyme in a large bowl.    Season with salt and pepper… Read More »

2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves salt and pepper 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 large zucchini 2 large yellow squash   Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and thyme in a large bowl.    Season with salt and pepper… Read More »

Ribbon Zucchini Salad

Ribbon Zucchini Salad

Ribbon Zucchini Salad

Ribbon Zucchini Salad

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 2 pounds medium zucchini, trimmed 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Small wedge of Parmesan cheese Whisk oil, lemon juice, salt, black… Read More »

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 2 pounds medium zucchini, trimmed 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Small wedge of Parmesan cheese Whisk oil, lemon juice, salt, black… Read More »

Directions for Freezing Zucchini and Summer Squash

Directions for Freezing Zucchini and Summer Squash

Directions for Freezing Zucchini and Summer Squash

Directions for Freezing Zucchini and Summer Squash

Start with fresh squash – as fresh as you can get.  If there is a delay between harvesting and freezing, store it in the refrigerator. Rinse the squash in plain cold water using your hands and possibly a soft towel.  Just take a sharp knife and cut of both ends. Slice 1/2-inch thick slices. Prepare… Read More »

Start with fresh squash – as fresh as you can get.  If there is a delay between harvesting and freezing, store it in the refrigerator. Rinse the squash in plain cold water using your hands and possibly a soft towel.  Just take a sharp knife and cut of both ends. Slice 1/2-inch thick slices. Prepare… Read More »

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Gratin

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Gratin

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Gratin

Zucchini and Yellow Squash Gratin

1 T olive oil 1 tablespoons butter 2 medium zucchini sliced crosswise inch thick 2 medium yellow squash sliced crosswise inch thick 2 shallots, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup panko 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 450. In a large skillet, melt… Read More »

1 T olive oil 1 tablespoons butter 2 medium zucchini sliced crosswise inch thick 2 medium yellow squash sliced crosswise inch thick 2 shallots, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced coarse salt and ground pepper 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup panko 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 450. In a large skillet, melt… Read More »

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 3 cups granulated sugar 3 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate baking squares, melted 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 3 cups grated zucchini (about 5) 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped Powdered sugar Combine the first four ingredients. Beat… Read More »

3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 3 cups granulated sugar 3 (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate baking squares, melted 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 3 cups grated zucchini (about 5) 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped Powdered sugar Combine the first four ingredients. Beat… Read More »