Zucchini

[Henrietta23]

I like them sliced thinly and sauteed in olive oil. Then I add sliced onions, chopped fresh tomatoes if I have them or canned if I don't, lots of garlic, salt and pepper. Or I cut the smaller ones in slices and eat them raw dipped in ranch dressing.
Here in New England, if we get overrun with overgrown zucchini we toss them onto our neighbors' porches after dark or into unlocked cars

No one here leaves their car unlocked in July or August.

 

[Redfeathers]

I made some zucchini, carrot, apple and walnut muffins for breakfast today...they were very good. I found the recipe on cooks.com

 

[Nuggetsowner:)]

Those muffins sound great!! Will you share the recipe??

 

[seedcorn]

zucchini relish is outstanding. On fried egg sandwiches.... It is like a sweeter pickle relish plus it doesn't have to be refrigerated because it has enough vinegar to preserve it. My dad when he was alive could just eat it straight out of the jar. I can as well altho I love it on fried eggs.

 

[Redfeathers]

Nuggetsowner :

Those muffins sound great!! Will you share the recipe??

Be happy to.

Carrot, Zucchini and Apple Muffins

2 c flour
2 c shredded carrot
1 c shredded zucchini
1 lg peeled chopped granny smith apple
1 1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. raisins (optional)
1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
1 tbsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. vanilla
3 lrg eggs
1 c. vegetable oil
sugar for sprinkling

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line with muffin cups or spray Pam or other nonstick spray. Mix all ingredients except for eggs and oil, whisk those two ingredients into a seperate bowl and then add to the rest of the mixed ingredients. Fill muffin tins (I got 12 regular size muffins from this batch) then sprinkle sugar over the top of each and bake for 22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. These are awesome warm with butter.

You could easily add coconut to these if you like.​

 

[dedern]

All these sound delish. I coarsely chop zucchini, yellow squash, green beans. Saute with olive oil,garlic and smidge of butter. While all these is being done heat water for pasta add a little to squash mixture. Chop tomato to add at last minute to squash. S/P to taste. Drain pasta, place on large platter to serve. Pour squash medley on top. Can add grilled chic for more protein. Sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan cheese. Glass of wine! Ready to go. Supper in less than 20 minutes all fresh from the garden.

 

[sunnychooks]

I tried this recipe last week and plan on making it again for a pot luck dinner next week.

Zucchini Bars

Bar ingredients:

3/4 C butter, softened
1/2 C packed brown sugar
1/2 C granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 3/4 C all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 C shredded zucchini
1 C shredded coconut
3/4 C chopped walnuts

Frosting ingredients:

1 C confectioners sugar
2 1/2 Tbsp milk
1 1/2 Tbsp melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 350*
2. Cream butter until light and fluffy and beat in sugars.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
4. Stir in flour and baking powder.
5. Mix in zucchini, coconut and nuts.
6. Spread evenly in a greased 15 X 10" pan (I used a 9 X 13).
7. Bake 30-35 minutes.
8. While bars are baking, mix together frosting ingredients.
9. When bars are done let cool 10 minutes, and then spread with frosting while still warm. The frosting will thicken as the bars cool.

 

[mmajw]

any more????

 

[chicken_angler]

Fried zucchini bread. It is really good.

 

[Redfeathers]

I've never fried zucchini bread. How do you do it?

Here is a recipe I found today that looks good:

ZUCCHINI PATTIES

1 medium zucchini
2 eggs
1/2 cup Parmesan
1/2 cup flour
salt
pepper
oil

Slice zucchini in half lengthwise, then thinly slice each. Mix eggs, flour, salt, pepper and cheese. Combine zucchini with mixture. Coat and mix well until pasty.
Heat oil in a pan and drop spoonfuls to fry. Turn when they've browned. Drain on paper towels.