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Recipes Using Zucchini

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Summertime can bring an abundance of this versatile summer squash. It can be used in baking recipes, casseroles, stir fries and even made into a noodle substitute.
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August 14, 2013

Yes, it is the time of year we long for during long, dark winter nights, the time of warmth and plenty. Trouble for some of us is that plenty can quickly become a bit too much as the glut of produce arrives more and more zucchini and vegetable marrows are pressed upon us by harassed harvesters who put a few too many plants in 'just in case'.Zucchini

 

I never turn anything down; even when my husband, eyebrows raised, gently hisses 'what are you going to do with more of this stuff' as our hostess joyfully fills another bag with zucchini (or their awkwardly overgrown siblings, big, green, teenaged vegetable marrows) I don't know about you, but seeing the relief in the eyes of the gardener with a glut when someone will willingly take even just a little of their irresponsible over-production out of their sight, is worth a bit of puzzling over what on earth to do with it all once you get it home!

The secret of my survival is that I was blessed to be brought up in a family with its head in a book and its feet planted firmly in the land. I learned to dream and imagine, but I was also taught to cook and create usefully with my hands. There is a family story still dutifully told to our groaning children about how my brother, sister and I once fashioned a game from acorns and an egg carton, but we really did; not because we had to, but because it was fun and it made us laugh together. So as their eyes roll and they return to whatever electronic pacifier they are ruining their thumbs on, ours meet and we smile again at the binding memory.

Now we all have that miracle of the modern age, the cornucopia busting font of all knowledge the internet. I still think it is so amazing to be able to have half a dozen recipes for summer squash disposal literally at my fingertips and, thank my lucky stars, I have the skills to fearlessly use them, even to change them to suit our own tastes and use whatever is in the store cupboard.

So when I return to my beleaguered friends, wild eyed with the guilt of those who have had to compost something someone, anyone, should have eaten, I smile and serenely place a jar of my prized Marrow Ginger and Cardamom Jam, or Marrow Pickle on their table and anticipate the grateful gold rush that is bound to ensue!

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June 26, 2012
Zucchini growing next to a brick wall.This is my "mystery" plant. Every year, I save seeds from last year's fruit. I had my tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers all marked as such, but I had one lot of seeds I did not know what they were. I planted them anyway and they turned out to be zucchini. I do not even remember saving them.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup biscuit mix
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped onion
  • dash of salt
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  • 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Directions:

Mix all together except for butter or margarine. Melt butter or margarine in large skillet. Drop spoonfuls of mix into hot skillet. Fry 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Serve hot.

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cooking Time: 10 Minutes

By Eileen Hays from Yorktown VA

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August 17, 2012

Love vegetables from the garden!

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June 6, 2019

I love this veggie dish. It's popping with spicy flavours, cushioned by slightly melted Queso Fresco cheese. Top it with cilantro for perfection.

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You can swap out the zucchini with any vegetable for a change-up. I've tried it with carrots, asparagus, peppers - all delicious!

Spiced Queso Fresco Zucchini

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September 5, 2019

With all the vegetables from my garden, I decided to make my own recipe and was pleased with the results. The protein comes from the egg and cheese. Round out the meal with bread, butter and a piece of fruit.

Protein Vegetable Bonanza on plate

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August 4, 2017

This recipe can be adapted to what you have on hand. I will write the recipe as I made it. It can be doubled or even tripled.

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A great way to use the zucchini that is plentiful and inexpensive this time of year.

Stuffed Zucchini Squash on plate with buttered bread

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August 17, 2015

A good low carb recipe that uses up your extra zucchini. I made this in the toaster oven in a 9 x 13 inch pan, so as not to heat up the kitchen.

Parmesan on top of casserole

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September 4, 2013

This might even convince some anti-vegie eaters to try them!

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Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 5,887 Posts
June 25, 2012

This is a great combination of ingredients and it's also a great way to use some of the zucchini we are growing in our gardens.

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April 29, 2012

This is a great sauce on beef!

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November 11, 2010

Dip sliced zucchini in egg and milk; then in a mixture of salt and pepper, cornmeal and flour. Fry until golden brown. Pour lemon sauce over zucchini and serve.

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November 14, 2008

Cut zucchini lengthwise into quarters, then cut in half crosswise. In a large nonstick skillet, cook and stir zucchini in oil over medium heat for 4 minutes.

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February 21, 2005

Mix carrots, zucchini and onions together. Cook for 6 minutes. Drain. Melt butter, adding stuffing mix and mixing well. Add this to zucchini mixture.

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Mix soup and sour cream. Layer, starting with zucchini mixture and ending with chicken mixture. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 45 minutes.

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October 7, 2008

In a large skillet, saute zucchini and onion in oil until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; saute 1 minute longer. Add vinegar and saute for 1-2 minutes or until liquid is evaporated and zucchini is evenly coated. Happy tasting.

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July 2, 2007

As we all know, if you grow zucchini you are likely to have an overabundance. This is a great recipe to use them up.

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