ZUCCHINI RECIPE

Slow Simmered Zucchini w/ Tomatoes

2011-10-24T06:53:00.000-07:00

Slow Simmered Zucchini with Tomatoes
Try this Zucchini and enjoy this great vegetable, it makes a fabulous side dish to just about any main dish.

Zucchini Recipe Ingredients:

* 4 to 6 small zucchini squash, about 1 1/2 pounds
* 1 medium sweet onion
* 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
* 1 teaspoon dried leaf basil
* dash Cajun seasoning, optional
* 1 cup chicken broth
* juice of 1 lemon, about 2 to 3 tablespoons
* 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
* salt and pepper, to taste

Zucchini Recipe Instructions:
Cut zucchini into sticks or slices. Quarter and slice the onion. Combine the prepared zucchini and onion, garlic, basil, Cajun seasoning, chicken broth, and lemon juice in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, or until just tender. Add tomatoes and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper, as desired. The Zucchini is ready to serves 4 to 6 people...enjoy !
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Zucchini Brown Rice Primavera

2011-09-30T20:29:00.000-07:00

Zucchini Brown Rice Primavera

ZUCCHINI RECIPE INGREDIENTS

1 small zucchini, chopped
1 cup of brown rice, cooked to package directions with 2 cups of chicken broth
2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, chopped
3 large cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups of broccoli florets
1 small red pepper, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons of minced fresh cilantro or more to taste

ZUCCHINI RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Cook the brown rice in chicken broth. Add vinegar, oil and freshly ground pepper. Let stand at room temperature. In a nonstick frying pan heat the olive oil and sauté onion until soft. Add garlic, zucchini, broccoli, and pepper and continue to sauté for 5- 10 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender. Carefully mix rice and vegetables, adding cilantro to taste. Add more ground pepper and garnish with 3 cilantro leaves. Serves 6 persons. Enjoy it !

Zucchini Appetizer 2

2011-09-21T20:27:00.000-07:00

Zucchini Appetizer 2
ZUCCHINI RECIPE INGREDIENTS

3 cups of thinly sliced zucchini
1 cup of Bisquick
1/2 cup of chopped onion
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons of snipped parsley
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon of oregano
a dash of pepper
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 cup of oil
4 eggs, slightly beaten

ZUCCHINI RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease an oblong 9x13x2 inch pan. Mix all ingredients and spread in pan. Bake until golden brown for about 25 minutes. Cut into pieces, about 2 x1 inch Makes 4 dozen
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Sausage Stuffed Zucchini

2011-09-14T06:51:00.000-07:00

Sausage Stuffed Zucchini
...a nice recipe to try.....great one !
Zucchini Recipe Ingredients:

* 4 medium zucchini
* 1/4 pound pork sausage
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 1 clove garlic minced
* 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
* 1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
* 1 egg, lightly beaten
* 1/4 teaspoon dried leaf thyme, crumbled
* 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
* dash pepper

Zucchini Recipe Instructions

Cook whole zucchini in boiling salted water until just tender, about 6 to 9 minutes. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise; scoop out squash, mash, and set aside. Place shells in a shallow baking dish; set aside. In a heavy skillet over medium heat, cook sausage with chopped onion; drain off excess fat; stir in mashed zucchini. Reserving 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese for topping, add remaining Parmesan cheese to the meat mixture along with remaining ingredients. Mix well. Spoon mixture into zucchini shells; sprinkle stuffed zucchini with the reserved 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Bake stuffed zucchini at 350° for 20 to 30 minutes...and the sausage stuffed zucchini is ready to serve....nice for starters meal...Enjoy it !
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Zucchini & Tomato Casserole Recipes

2011-09-07T20:25:00.000-07:00

Zucchini & Tomato Casserole Recipes

ZUCCHINI RECIPE INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons of butter
1/2 cup of green pepper
1/4 cup of chopped onion
2 cups of sliced zucchini, 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup of soft bread, diced
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon of salt
a dash of pepper
2 cups of tomato wedges
1/2 cup of shredded Cheddar cheese

ZUCCHINI RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Sauté the green pepper and onion in melted butter. Add zucchini, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper. Turn into a covered 1 quart casserole, bake at 375ºF. oven for 20 minutes. Add tomatoes. Bake for 10 minutes more. Remove from oven, and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top...enjoy it !

Zucchini & Tomatoes Au Gratin

2011-08-30T20:24:00.000-07:00

Zucchini & Tomatoes Au Gratin

ZUCCHINI RECIPE INGREDIENTS

2 pounds zucchini
3 tablespoons of chopped onions
3 tablespoons of olive oil
2 cups of chopped fresh tomatoes
1/8 teaspoon of pepper
3/4 cup of grated cheese

ZUCCHINI RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Wash the zucchini and cut into 1/4 inch pieces. sauté onions in olive oil and add zucchini, cooking slowly for 5 minutes, stir frequently. Add tomatoes and pepper, cove and cook for 5 minutes longer. Turn into greased baking dish. Sprinkle cheese over top and bake in moderate oven at 375ºF., about 5 minutes...the zucchini recipe with tomatoes is ready ! Enjoy it !

Zucchini-Pineapple Bread

2011-08-25T20:24:00.000-07:00

Zucchini-Pineapple Bread

ZUCCHINI RECIPE INGREDIENTS

5 eggs, beaten until frothy
1 1/4 cups of vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups of sugar
1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups of flour
1 cup of toasted wheat germ
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of nutmeg
1 tablespoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
3 cups of shredded zucchini
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

ZUCCHINI RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Mix eggs and oil. Blend in sugar and vanilla. Mix thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pour into 3 loaf pans (7 × 3 × 2-inch). Bake 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Enjoy the zucchini recipe !

Zucchini-Pecan Bread

2011-08-18T20:23:00.000-07:00

Zucchini-Pecan Bread
ZUCCHINI RECIPE INGREDIENTS

3 Eggs
1 cup of vegetable oil
2 cups of sugar
1 tablespoon of vanilla
2 cups of zucchini, grated
2 1/2 cups of flour
1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 tablespoon of cinnamon
1 cup of pecans; chopped/optional

ZUCCHINI RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease and flour two loaf pans. Beat eggs until foamy. Add next four ingredients in order. Add dry ingredients. Bake for one hour...and the zucchini recipe is ready..enjoy it !

Zucchini & Yellow Squash Pickles

2011-08-15T20:26:00.000-07:00

Zucchini & Yellow Squash Pickles
ZUCCHINI RECIPE INGREDIENTS

6 cups of sliced yellow squash
6 cups of sliced zucchini
2 cups of sliced onions
1 tablespoon of pickling salt
3 cups of white vinegar, 5% acidity
4 1/2 cups of sugar
1 green pepper, diced
2 teaspoons of celery seed
2 teaspoons of mustard seeds

ZUCCHINI RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Combine first three ingredients in a large bowl; sprinkle with salt and let stand 1 hour. Drain and pack in hot jars. Bring vinegar and next four ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan. Pour hot mixture into jars. Remove air bubbles. Seal with lid and process in boiling water bath for 20 minutes..and the zucchini yellow squash pickles is ready...enjoy !

Curried Zucchini Soup

2011-08-14T06:47:00.000-07:00

CURRIED ZUCCHINI SOUP
Try this nice zucchini recipe...curried soup ! Very tasty !

Zucchini Recipe Ingredients:

* 1 medium onion, chopped, about 1/2 cup
* 1 small clove garlic, minced
* 1 small carrot, shredded
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 2 medium zucchini, sliced or chopped, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
* 2 apples, peeled, diced
* 4 cups chicken broth
* 2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, or to taste
* salt, to taste

Zucchini Recipe Instructions:
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat; sauté the onion, garlic and carrot slowly until onion begins to yellow. Add zucchini, diced apples, chicken broth, and curry powder. Boil for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Carefully puree the hot soup in the blender in small batches. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve soup garnished with cilantro or Italian parsley leaves. Serves 4 to 6 great persons...enjoy it !
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Cheddar Zucchini Casserole

2011-08-07T06:45:00.000-07:00

CHEDDAR ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE
Another great Zucchini recipe to try.... nice !

Zucchini Recipe Ingredients:

* 2 pounds zucchini, sliced (approximately 6 cups)
* salt and pepper
* 1 cup sour cream
* 2 eggs, divided
* 2 tablespoons flour
* 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
* 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, drained, crumbled
* 1/2 cup bread crumbs
* 1 tablespoon melted butter

Zucchini Recipe Instructions :
Cook zucchini in a small amount of salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

In a medium bowl, sightly beat egg yolks; stir in sour cream and flour. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff; fold into the sour cream mixture. In a baking dish, about 12 x 7-inches, layer half of the zucchini, half of the sour cream mixture, and half the Cheddar cheese; sprinkle with all of the crumbled bacon. Repeat layers of zucchini, sour cream mixture, and cheese. Toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over the top of the casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes. And the Zucchini Casserole is ready for feasts...enjoy !
Serves 6 to 8 persons...nice ! Enjoy it !
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Beef Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

2011-08-01T06:41:00.000-07:00

BEEF STUFFED ZUCCHINI RECIPE
Try this Zucchini beef recipe....a great one !

Zucchini Recipe Ingredients:

* 1 medium zucchini
* 1/4 lb. lean ground beef
* 1 tbsp chopped onion
* 1 tbsp minced green pepper
* 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
* 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, divided
* Dash of garlic powder
* Dash of salt

Zucchini Recipe Instructions :
Wash and cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving about 1/4-inch shell. Chop pulp and set aside. Place ground beef, onion, and green pepper in small casserole dish. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until browned. Drain. Add zucchini pulp, tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, garlic powder and salt to beef mixture. Place half of mixture in each zucchini shell; sprinkle top of mixture with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place on a microwave roasting rack; cover tightly with heavy-duty plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes. Give dish a half-turn, and microwave on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes or until filling is set and zucchini is fork-tender. And the Zucchini beef is ready to serve ...nice taste ! Enjoy !
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Pineapple Zucchini Loaf

2010-02-08T20:22:00.000-08:00

Pineapple Zucchini Loaf
A nice zucchini recipe to try !
Zucchini RecipeINGREDIENTS

3 eggs
2 cups of sugar
1 cup of oil
3 tablespoons of vanilla
2 cups of peeled, grated & well drained zucchini
3 cups of all purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of salt
one 8 ounce can of crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts
1/2 cup of raisins, optional

Zucchini Reciipe INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease and flour two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Beat eggs until fluffy. Add sugar, oil, and vanilla and blend well. Add zucchini. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt and add to batter. Stir in pineapple, nuts and raisins, if desired and mix well. Turn into pans and bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool on wire rack before removing from pans. Wrap and store overnight to develop flavors before slicing...the zucchini recipe is ready to serve...enjoy it !
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Andy's Zucchini Nut Muffins

2010-02-08T19:17:00.000-08:00

Andy's Zucchini Nut Muffins
A great zucchini recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS

3 Eggs
1 cup of Corn oil
1 tablespoon of Vanilla
2 cups of Zucchini; unpeeled and shredded
2 cups of sugar
2 cups of flour, unsifted
1 tablespoon of cinnamon
1 1/2 of teaspoon of baking soda
1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of walnuts, chopped or your favorite

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400ºF. Combine eggs, oil, vanilla, and zucchini. Add remaining ingredients and stir until moistened. Grease muffin tins and fill 2/3 full. Bake for 18 minutes. The zucchini recipe nut muffins is ready...enjoy it !
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Chocolate Zucchini Bread

2010-02-08T19:16:00.000-08:00

Chocolate Zucchini Bread
A nice zucchini recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 cups of flour
1/2 cup of cocoa powder
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
3/4 cup of sugar
3/4 cup of egg substitute
1/3 cup of canola oil
2 tablespoons of water
1 tablespoon of vanilla
2 1/2 cups of zucchini shredded

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Coat two 4-by-8-inch loaf pans with nonstick spray. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer set at medium speed to beat the sugar, egg substitute, oil, water and vanilla until well blended. Stir in the zucchini. Add the dry ingredients and stir just until they are moistened. Divide the batter between the pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted near the center of each loaf comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool the loaves in the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove the loaves from the pans and let them cool completely on the wire racks. Makes 2 loaves.

Or divide the batter among 16 muffin cups (in 2 muffin tins) and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes 16 muffins. The zucchini recipe chocolate bread and muffin is ready to serve...nice ! Enjoy it !
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Butterscotch Zucchini Bread

2010-02-08T19:14:00.000-08:00

Butterscotch Zucchini Bread
A great zucchini recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS

3 eggs
1 cup oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups sugar
2 cups grated zucchini
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 (3.4-ounce) package butterscotch pudding mix
1 cup nuts or 1 cup raisins or 1 cup dates

Lemon Frosting

2 cups confectioner's sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup butter

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix bread ingredients. Pour into 2 greased, floured, wax paper lined pans. Bake 1 hour at 350ºF degrees. Blend ingredients for lemon frosting and spread over tops of loaves after cooled,. The zucchini recipe is ready to serve...enjoy it ! Nice !
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CRAB STUFFED ZUCCHINI

2008-12-01T14:55:00.000-08:00

CRAB STUFFED ZUCCHINI .....another great zucchini recipe to try ! Nice one !

INGREDIENTS

2 medium zucchini
6-1/2 ounce can crabmeat, drained
1 ounce nonfat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
dash liquid smoke
1 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella
nonstick cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Discard ends of the zucchini and cut in half lengthwise. Microwave for 3 minutes. Scoop out the pulp, leaving zucchini shells.Chop the pulp and mix with remaining ingredients; use only 1/2 cup
mozzarella.

Place zucchini shells in a baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray and fill each with crabmeat mixture (it will overﬂow the shells). Top with the rest of the mozzarella and bake 20–30 minutes, until the mozzarella is lightly browned. The zucchini recipe is ready to serve....great taste ! Enjoy it !

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ZUCCHINI SOUP WITH PARMESAN CROUTONS

2008-12-01T14:54:00.000-08:00

ZUCCHINI SOUP WITH PARMESAN CROUTONS ...a delicious zucchini recipe to try...great !

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsps. butter
1 tbsp. olive oil
3 yellow onions, cut in half and sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 lbs. zucchini, remove ends and slice
1 c. white wine
salt and pepper to taste
3 cs. chicken or veggie stock, or water
1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
1/4 tsp. nutmeg, finely grated
Parmesan & oregano croutons:
1 1/2 cs. day old french bread, cut into small cubes
1/4 c. olive oil
2 tbsps. fresh oregano, finely chopped
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
In a large stockpot, heat butter and olive oil together. Add onions and cook until transparent. Add garlic and zucchini, stir and cook for 5 minutes.

De-glaze the pan with wine and add salt and pepper. Once wine has reduced by half add stock and season. Bring to a boil and cook until zucchini is soft enough to purée.

In a blender, Cuisinart or with a hand held buerre mixer, puree soup to desired consistency. Stir in cream and nutmeg, taste and adjust seasonings.
To make croutons, preheat oven to 375°F. Toss cubed bread with olive oil.
Bake until the croutons are a light golden brown. As soon as the croutons are removed from the oven, toss with oregano, cheese and a little salt.This great zucchini recipe serve 8 great persons.
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MEXICAN ZUCCHINI SOUP

2008-12-01T14:53:00.000-08:00

MEXICAN ZUCCHINI SOUP ...a great zucchini recipe...nice one !

INGREDIENTS

1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
2 cups broth (chicken or vegatable)
2 cups unpeeled, diced zucchini (10 ounces, or 2 small)
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (about 8 ounces)
2 tablespoons finely chopped jalepeno peppers
1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup low-fat or skim milk
2 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
minced fresh parsely and ground nutmeg for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS
In a large saucepan, sauté the onion in the buter or butter until it is tender, about 3 minutes.
Stir in the broth, zucchini, corn, peppers, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, cover the pan, and cook the soup until the zucchini is tender, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the milk, and heat the soup until it is hot but not boiling. Remove the soup from the heat, and stir in the cheese. Garnish the soup with parsely and nutmeg. The zucchini recipe is ready to serve...enjoy !
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ZUCCHINI WASHINGTON

2008-12-01T14:52:00.000-08:00

ZUCCHINI WASHINGTON ..a unique zucchini recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS

2 small yellow squash, chopped into bite size pieces
1 large dark green zucchini, chopped into bite size pieces
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella
5 slices bacon
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Fry bacon until crispy. Pour out most of the bacon fat. Chop the bacon into small pieces. Set aside. Add extra virgin olive oil in the same skillet that the bacon was cooked in.
Sauté onion and garlic until clear. Add zucchini, squash and bacon.
When the squash looks done add the cheese, and cook until melted. The zucchini recipe is ready...enjoy it !
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ZUCCHINI AND ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE

2008-12-01T14:51:00.000-08:00

ZUCCHINI AND ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE ...a nice zucchini recipe to try ! A great one !

INGREDIENTS

1 medium zucchini
1 8 oz. pack Kraft Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
1 can Campbell's Cream of Asparagus soup, undiluted
1/2 cup UNCLE BEN'S® rice, partially cooked and drained
small amount fresh onion and/or garlic (or onion and garlic salt)
salt and pepper
parsley flakes
sweet basil flakes

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Peel, remove seeds, and dice zucchini to bitesize pieces. Mix all of the above ingredients in a casserole dish seasoning with salt, pepper, basil, parsley, garlic and onion as desired (or to taste).
Bake for 35-40 minutes. This meal is quick and easy to prepare....and the zucchini recipe is ready to serve...enjoy it !

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ZUCCHINI WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

2008-12-01T14:50:00.000-08:00

ZUCCHINI WITH MUSTARD SAUCE ..a nice zucchini recipe...try this one !

INGREDIENTS

4 medium zucchini
3 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. dijon mustard
1 tbsp. plain yogurt
4 drops tabasco sauce
salt and pepper
1 tbsp. chopped chives

INSTRUCTIONS
1. If you like, peel the zucchini. Cut them into thin slices, and place them in a salad bowl.
2. In a small bowl, blend the mayonnaise and mustard well, and add the yogurt, Tabasco Sauce, salt and pepper, and the chives. Pour over the slices zucchini.Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. The zucchini recipe is ready to serve...nice !
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BEEF ZUCCHINI AND TOMATO PIE

2008-12-01T14:48:00.000-08:00

BEEF ZUCCHINI RECIPE AND TOMATO PIE

INGREDIENTS

1 c. butter
3 c. flour (all-purpose)
1/3 c. ice water
1 lb. ground beef
1 can sloppy-joe mix (15 fl. oz.)
1 1/2 c. zucchini, cubed
16 tomatoes, cherry, or 12 tomatoes, plum, quartered
2 c. cheese, cheddar, shredded
dash salt & pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Start by preparing the pie crust. If you have frozen pie-crusts, you are a step ahead -- you need two pie crusts.
For those of us who aren't so well-prepared, make a double pie crust using the following instructions:

Sift 3 c. flour into a mixing bowl. Cut 1 c. butter into the flour using a pastry blender or a mixer with a paddle. For those of you who have neither, like me, cut the butter into the flour. Do this by using two butter knives: continously slice the flour/butter mixture like you are cutting up meat for your kids. Continue to do this until the mixture resembles pea-sized clumps of flour.

When you have the pea-sized lumps, add the ice-water, a little at a time. Stir after each splash of ice water. Continue to add the ice-water in this manner until the flour starts to form a ball. When
the flour begins to ball, stop adding water. Knead the dough into a ball.

Cut the dough into two halves; press each half into a disc; and refrigerate both discs for 30 minutes.While the dough is chilling, prepare the other ingredients:

Brown the ground beef, adding salt & pepper to taste. Drain and set aside.

Cube the zucchini and cut the tomatoes into quarters. Toss the zucchini and tomatoes in a little bit of olive oil and kosher salt.Add the zucchini and tomatoes to the drained beef. Add one can of sloppy-joe mix and toss. Do not mix! Just fold the ingredients together, so as no to bruise the zucchini/tomatoes.When the dough has chilled, roll each disc into a 10-inch diamater on a floured surface.

Place one of the dough discs into a 9-inch buttered/floured pie pan.
Add the beef, sloppy-joe and veggie mix to the bottom crust.
Add the shredded cheese to the top of the mixture.
Place the other pie crust on top. Trim the excess crust from the pie plate and crimp the edges of the pie.If desired, apply an egg-wash to the top crust, for a golden-brown finish.
Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes, or until done.
This is a good combination of the spicy beef from the sloppy-joes and the crisp taste of the zucchini and tomatoes.Serve with fried green tomatoes to finish the dish. The zucchini recipe of pie is ready to serve...enjoy it !

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ZUCCHINI BROWNIES

2008-12-01T14:47:00.000-08:00

ZUCCHINI BROWNIES RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cups cooking oil
1 3/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cups cocoa
2 cups zucchini (drained)

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
Cream together butter, oil, and sugar. add eggs one at a time. Blend in vanilla and buttermilk. In another bowl, mix dry ingredients. Add to batter, mix thoroughly, add zucchini by hand until zucchini is mixed in well.
Spread in 11 x 16" pan.
Bake at 350 for 15-20 min.
Turn off oven- if more baking time is needed, leave brownies in oven for 5 more min. Cool, frost and add nuts (optional). The zucchini recipe is ready to serve...enjoy it !

ZUCCHINI WITH GARLIC AND CHILI PEPPER

2008-12-01T14:46:00.000-08:00

ZUCCHINI WITH GARLIC AND CHILI PEPPER

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
12 zucchini cores (*SEE NOTE)
3 zucchini, peeled and cut
Salt and pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the garlic and chili pepper, cook until aromatic, and stir in the zucchini cores and zucchini.
Season with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, over moderately high heat for 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve at room temperature. The zucchini recipe with garlic and chilli peper is ready to serve....enjoy it !
*NOTE: For this recipe, use the reserved cores from Stuffed Zucchini, (separate archive listing) plus an additional 3 zucchini, peeled and cut to the came length as the cores. If you make it without the cores, use a total of 6 zucchini.

ZUCCHINI LASAGNA

2008-12-01T14:45:00.000-08:00

ZUCCHINI LASAGNA
A nice zucchini recipe to try !
INGREDIENTS

2 large zucchini
1/4 cup pastry flour, white
salt to taste
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
oil for frying
15 oz ricotta, part-skim
1 egg white, plus 1 whole egg
1 tsp oregano
1/4 cup Parmesan, grated, divided
2 cups spaghetti sauce, divided
1/2 lb mozzarella, shredded divided

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Slice the zucchini lengthwise into 1/4 " slices.Mix the flour with the salt and pepper (or alternate no-salt seasoning). Dip both sides of each of the slices into the mixture.
Heat the oil in a large, non-stick skillet. Fry the zucchini in batches over medium heat until golden, turning once.Drain on a platter covered with a paper towel. Set aside.Combine ricotta, egg white, whole egg, oregano and 1/2 of the Parmesan in a small bowl. Spread half of the spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a (12"x8"x2") baking pan.Top with half the zucchini slices, half the ricotta mixture and half the mozzarella. Repeat the layers. Sprinkle with the remaining
Parmesan.

Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for about 10 minutes before serving. The zucchini recipe of lasagna is ready ! Enjoy the lasagna !
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ITALIAN SAUSAGES AND ZUCCHINI

2008-12-01T14:43:00.000-08:00

ITALIAN SAUSAGES AND ZUCCHINI

Try this nice zucchini recipe !
INGREDIENTS

1 pkg Italian sausage (about 6 links)
1 large or 2 medium onions
1 green or red bell pepper
2-3 small or 1-2 medium zucchini
4 cloves garlic, minced
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4-5 fresh basil leaves
3-4 fresh oregano leaves
salt, pepper and garlic powder, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Using kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, slice sausages into halves lengthwise; slice again into quarters. Next, slice across the quarters until you have 3/4 inch chunks.
Peel and chop onion coarsely. Wash, core, and chop pepper. Peel and mince garlic. Wash and chop basil and oregano. Wash and slice unpeeled zucchini into 1/4 inch thick coins or circles.

Heat olive oil in skillet. Sauté sausage over high heat for 10 minutes or so; when they begin to take on color, add onion and pepper, continuing to cook until the vegetables brown slightly. Add
garlic and chopped basil and oregano; reduce heat and cook until sausage is done (no longer pink inside).
Using a slotted spoon, remove cooked sausage and vegetables to a serving plate; keep warm. (No need to drain or wash skillet). Melt butter in remaining olive oil in skillet. Sauté zucchini coins over high heat until the edges and a little of the center portion browns; flip each coin and sauté the other side. Sprinkle zucchini with a little salt, pepper, and garlic powder (very lightly) and a pinch of hot pepper.
Return sausage mixture to skillet with cooked zucchini and mix, cooking until evenly heated (1-2 minutes). Be careful not to overcook zucchini (should be browned but still slightly firm and not mushy).Serve as is or with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese.
Note: If no fresh herbs are available, substitute 1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried.
Variation: Serve over wide noodles, spaghetti or with Ziti. Dress with a little olive oil and freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese and run under the broiler just until cheese melts. The zucchini recipe is ready to serve...enjoy it !

ZUCCHINI MARMALADE

2008-12-01T14:40:00.000-08:00

ZUCCHINI MARMALADE .. try this nice zucchini recipe...a nice one !

INGREDIENTS

2 lbs zucchini or Summer squash
juice of 2 lemons, seeds removed
1 teaspoon grate lemon zest (yellow rind portion)
1 13.5 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
1 package Certo (or other powdered pectin)
5 cups sugar (no substitute)
2-3 tablespoons candied ginger, finely minced
5-6 1/2 pint canning jars

INSTRUCTIONS
Have ready 5-6 1/2 pint canning jars, washed and sterilized .Wash the zucchini, peel and slice. In a non-aluminum kettle, combine lemon juice, lemon zest (the lemon zest is the yellow portion of the peel which has all of the white parts removed), and the drained pineapple (save the pineapple juice for something else).
Bring to a boil and immediately lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
Stir in pectin and boil again. Add sugar, ginger, and continue to boil the mixture for another minute, stirring all the while.
Remove kettle from heat, skimming off any foam which rises to the surface. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes. Ladle into hot sterile jars and seal according to manufacturer's directions.Process for 5 minutes in a boiling water bath canner. The zucchini recipe is ready to serve...enjoy the meal ! Nice one....

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Zucchini w/Mustard Dressings

2008-09-14T07:04:00.000-07:00

Another great zucchini recipe....with mustard dressings !
Ingredients:

* 4 small to medium zucchini, peeled or not, thinly sliced
* 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
* 4 drops Tabasco sauce
* salt and pepper
* 1 tablespoon fresh or frozen chives, chopped

Preparation:
Place zucchini slices in a serving bowl.

In a small bowl, blend the mayonnaise and mustard; stir in the yogurt, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper, and the chopped chives. Pour over the sliced zucchini. Let stand at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Serve as an appetizer or condiment with a mealand the zucchini recipe is ready...a nice one !

Zucchini Casserole

2008-09-14T07:02:00.000-07:00

Zucchini casserole recipe with tomato sauce and bacon....a great combination ! A nice zucchini recipe to try !

Ingredients:

* 6 slices bacon, diced
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 4 cups sliced zucchini
* 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 15 buttery crackers, crushed
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS
Fry bacon in a large skillet until just cooked but not crisp. Add onion and cook until onion is softened. Stir in zucchini and tomato sauce; season with salt and pepper. Pour zucchini mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole and sprinkle with crushed buttery crackers and Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake at 350° for about 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly...hmmm nice taste of zucchini..enjoy ! Serves 6.

Zucchini w/Tomatoes & Cheese

2008-09-14T07:00:00.000-07:00

Try this nice zucchini recipe....a classic one !
Ingredients:

* 4 small zucchini
* 2 large tomatoes
* 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
* 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil
* 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 8 ounces fontina cheese, shredded
* 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation:
Heat oven to 350°. Grease a 2 1/2 to 3-quart baking dish.

Cut ends from zucchini and cut in 1/2-inch rounds. Cut cores from tomatoes and slice about 1/2-inch thick. Cut each slice into quarters. Combine the zucchini and tomatoes; sprinkle with the onion, garlic, salt, basil, and pepper. Toss to blend; drizzle with the olive oil and toss again to coat the vegetables. Turn the vegetables into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes. Top with cheese and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes longer. Enjoy this fabolous zucchini ! great taste !

Zucchini & Stuffing Casserole

2008-09-14T06:58:00.000-07:00

Try this zucchini casserole....a must try recipe !

INGREDIENTS:

* 4 medium zucchini
* 6 tablespoons butter, divided
* 1/2 cup shredded carrot
* 1/2 cup chopped onion
* 2 1/2 cups herb seasoned stuffing cubes, divided
* 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
* 1/2 cup sour cream

PREPARATION:
Cut zucchini into 1/2-inch slices. Put zucchini into a saucepan; cover with water and a little salt. Cook until tender; drain well and set aside.

In the same saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter; cook carrot and onion until tender. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups of the stuffing cubes and the soup and sour cream. Add zucchini and gently stir to combine. Turn mixture into a 1 1/2-quart casserole. Melt remaining butter and toss with remaining stuffing cubes. Sprinkle over top of casserole. Bake at 350° for 25 to 35 minutes. The zucchini is ready to serves 6 to 8 person. Nice taste !

Zucchini & Onion Dip

2008-09-14T06:55:00.000-07:00

Zucchini And Onion Dip..another amazing zucchini recipe to try...nice one !

Ingredients:

* 2 tablespoons margarine
* 2 medium zucchini, sliced
* 1 medium onion, sliced
* 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
* 1/4 cup cold water
* 1 cup skim milk, heated to boiling
* 3/4 cup light sour cream
* 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
* 1 teaspoon salt
* dash red pepper

Preparation:
In a skillet, melt margarine over medium heat; cook zucchini with onion, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes or until very tender; set aside. In blender, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over cold water; let stand 2 minutes. Add hot milk and blend at low speed until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes. Add sour cream, cheese, dill, salt, pepper, then zucchini mixture. Blend on high speed until smooth, about a minute. Pour into bowl; chill for about 2 to 4 hours, or until set. Whisk until smooth, then serve with bread sticks, crackers, or assorted vegetables.
Makes 3 1/2 cups of zucchini onion dip....enjoy it for meals !