It's All About Zucchini

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It's All About Zucchini

 

*** Awash in Squash

Blessed (or cursed) with a glorious abundance of zucchini?

You'll enjoy it to the last bite with these tasty ideas.

 

* Fresh Bread.

Everyone loves a slice of zucchini bread

from time to time, but sooner or later its charm

begins to wear out when you've got a bumper crop

of zukes bearing down on you.

Remember there's more than one way to sweeten

up your squash.

Spice up your standard recipe with some new flavors.

Combine the zucchini with other fruit or vegetables,

like bananas, peaches, pineapple, cherries,

apples, or carrots; flavor the bread with orange

or lemon zest, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cloves,

or cardamom; instead of the usual walnuts

or pecans, try cashews, almonds, hazelnuts,

sunflower seeds, or sesame seeds;

and stir in some chocolate chips,

coconut, raisins, currants, dates,

dried cranberries or dried apricots

for good measure.

 

* Sneak it In.

It's a good thing that zucchini's abundance is matched

by its versatility.

It's easy to use it up by simply adding it to

the things you already eat.

Add a layer of sliced or shredded zucchini

to lasagna or any other casserole.

Saute it and add to omelets, quiches, pizzas,

burritos, or salads.

Add a touch of green to a pot of chili, soup,

or pasta sauce.

Shredded zukes add nutrition and bulk to some entrees.

 

Next time you fire up the grill, slice some zucchini

lengthwise and give it a soak in a simple marinade like

olive oil and balsamic vinegar, or sesame oil

and teriyaki sauce, and sear it alongside the main dish.

 

* Use it Later.

If your cooking energy or your zucchini

appetite fade before your bushel basket is empty,

you can always save some for later.

 

Shred it on the largest holes of your grater, drain the

excess liquid on paper towels, and freeze it in

recipe-size portions, labeling the container with

the date and the amount of zucchini.

 

It will keep this way for up to six months--enough time

that zucchini bread, cake, cookies, brownies, quiche,

or soup just may sound delicious all over again.

 

 

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My Special Thought To You:

 

Life Is Not A Race, But A Journey To Be Savored

Each Step Of The Way!!