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Zucchini Every Which Way

By Kristen Desmond on June 23, 2013 in Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes

Summer is here and I find myself asking the same old question – what to do with all this zucchini?!

The answer is simple – almost anything! This week, I searched the FP Recipe Archives for ways to use zucchini and was reminded of this summer staple’s amazing versatility. Zucchini is great baked, roasted, sautéed, or grilled. It makes a great addition to soups, casseroles, and salads. It’s also comfortable playing a starring role.

Granny Jane used to make a world-famous (well, we thought so) Zucchini Relish. I am off to find that recipe now. Read more for links to the recipes!

Pesto Primavera

By Kristen Desmond on June 9, 2013 in Featured, Main Dishes, Recipes

Flush with a squash and arugula pesto, I figured I’d put it all together into one delicious, healthy dish. I use whole wheat pasta – do you? Some people say it’s too chewy and don’t like the consistency, but we’ve been using it for so long now, we’ve come to prefer its “hearty” texture and nutty flavor. Roasting is such a simple (and flavorful!) way to prepare seasonal vegetables. A hot oven, a splash of heart-healthy olive oil, a sprinkling of sea salt and fresh ground pepper and you’re on your way to yum town.

If you want to skip making the pesto, simply toss your pasta and vegetables with a little olive oil and top with grated Parmesan cheese. No one will suffer.

Rosemary Orange Zucchini Bread

By Kristen Desmond on October 24, 2012 in Bread, Breakfast, Recipes

Yield: 4 mini loaves or 2 standard loaves The orange zest, fresh orange juice and chopped fresh rosemary make this unlike any other zucchini bread you’ve tasted! 3 large eggs 1/2 cup of plain yogurt 1/2 cup of olive oil 1 3/4 cup of sugar 2 cups of shredded zucchini 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh rosemary Zest of one orange […]

Grilled Chicken with Zucchini Papardelle

By Kristen Desmond on August 12, 2012 in Main Dishes, Recipes

Yield: 2 servings You can always grill more chicken and use it in another dish during the week, such as Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad. I recommend using a mandolin to slice the zucchini. Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts 2 lemons olive oil salt and pepper 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise into ribbons 1 cup corn […]

Zucchini Patties with Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

By Kristen Desmond on June 24, 2010 in Appetizers, Recipes

These tasty little patties can be made “mini” and served as one-bite appetizers with dollops of yogurt cucumber sauce on top. Or, serve three small patties topped with sauce as a lovely starter. For a simple yogurt cucumber sauce, start with one cup of plain yogurt. Combine it with grated cucumber (from a skinned and seeded cucumber). Add some minced […]

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