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Why did I plant zucchini...
....when I can't even figure out a decent way to cook it? :-)
The plants are pretty, though. And big. Seriously, though. Other than breading and frying (I'm on Weight Watchers), any tasty tips would be appreciated. |
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" wrote: ...when I can't even figure out a decent way to cook it? :-) The plants are pretty, though. And big. Seriously, though. Other than breading and frying (I'm on Weight Watchers), any tasty tips would be appreciated. i love them stuffed. Saute with some garlic and herbs Grated and cooked with corn and diced onion and used as enchilada filling marcella |
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grilled with a little oil, onions and yellow squash great side veggie
Halve, Scoop out the center seedy part and stuff like a boat with different mixtures. ground Italian suasage, marinara, mushroom, onion and some seasonsings is a good one. Zucchini pie - basically a zucchini quiche, get the mix right and it is absolutely delicious. Shread and use as vegetarian filling. I like a lot of veggies in my meatloaf, I use shredded zucchini well pressed (to eliminate water). I've also considered trying to use zucchini as a sub for potato in swiss potato pancakes(forget the words for it, rotti? something like that, shredded potato, onion, butter, shredded cheese, pressed in a frying pan and becomes like a hash brown. I want to try zucchini in that with mozz &/or provolone and probably some diced roasted redder pepers. DiGiTAL ViNYL (no email) Zone 6b/7, Westchester Co, NY, 1 mile off L.I.Sound 3rd year gardener http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/royalf...=/2055&.src=ph |
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Marcella Peek wrote: In article , " wrote: ...when I can't even figure out a decent way to cook it? :-) The plants are pretty, though. And big. Seriously, though. Other than breading and frying (I'm on Weight Watchers), any tasty tips would be appreciated. i love them stuffed. Saute with some garlic and herbs Grated and cooked with corn and diced onion and used as enchilada filling marcella Try this: Take some zucchini and cut them lengthwise into 1/4 in planks. Place them on a sheet of aluminum foil. Slice some onions and (ripe) tomatoes, and put them on top. Cut some corn off the ears (or use frozen cut corn) and sprinkle liberally on top. Dot some butter, margerine, or combination on top. Add salt & pepper to taste. Fold over the foil. Put a few holes in the top with a fork to release steam. Put the package on a medium-hot grill for 20 minutes or so (while the rest of your barbecue is cooking). Enjoy without guilt (lots of vegies, little fat). One 6-in zucchini makes good planks for one package. Jim Thomas |
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On Wed, 06 Jul 2005 00:27:14 GMT,
" wrote: ...when I can't even figure out a decent way to cook it? :-) The plants are pretty, though. And big. Seriously, though. Other than breading and frying (I'm on Weight Watchers), any tasty tips would be appreciated. Take them into work and leave them anonymously. Boron |
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On Tue, 05 Jul 2005 20:44:20 -0400, Boron Elgar
wrote: On Wed, 06 Jul 2005 00:27:14 GMT, " wrote: ...when I can't even figure out a decent way to cook it? :-) The plants are pretty, though. And big. Seriously, though. Other than breading and frying (I'm on Weight Watchers), any tasty tips would be appreciated. Take them into work and leave them anonymously. Back when I actually had a crop (why do those darned things turn yellow and rot at about 1" long?) that's what I did. Sue Boron |
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Sue wrote:
..................... ........................... ................... (why do those darned things turn yellow and rot at about 1" long?) .................. Lack of pollination. If bees are not doing the job you need to go out in the morning and do it yourself. Steve |
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Boron Elgar wrote:
...................... Take them into work and leave them anonymously. Boron Yeah, that's what everyone else does. Actually, years ago, I thought breading and frying was the only way to eat them. I haven't done that in years. I like them now cooked very simply. I just steam them (or boil them) until they get barely tender. They should still be a little crispy, not cooked to mush. A little salt and a little butter and they are really good. The trick is to stay ahead of them and pick them when still very tender. No more than a few days after flowering. Healthy fast growing plants may produce 8 or 9 inch zucchinis in a few days that will still be tender. Stressed plants may take longer to make a smaller zucchini that is past it's prime. If you neglect to pick them and they get too big, it's time to take them to work. One other thing, zucchini is best cooked right after being picked. This is at least as important as it is with sweet corn. If I have zucchini laying around for much more than a day, I throw it away and pick more. If you fry it, you may not notice the difference but it's pretty obvious when you steam it. Steve |
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On Tue, 05 Jul 2005 21:58:30 -0400, Steve wrote:
Boron Elgar wrote: ...................... Take them into work and leave them anonymously. Boron Yeah, that's what everyone else does. Actually, years ago, I thought breading and frying was the only way to eat them. I haven't done that in years. I like them now cooked very simply. I just steam them (or boil them) until they get barely tender. They should still be a little crispy, not cooked to mush. A little salt and a little butter and they are really good. The trick is to stay ahead of them and pick them when still very tender. No more than a few days after flowering. Healthy fast growing plants may produce 8 or 9 inch zucchinis in a few days that will still be tender. Stressed plants may take longer to make a smaller zucchini that is past it's prime. If you neglect to pick them and they get too big, it's time to take them to work. One other thing, zucchini is best cooked right after being picked. This is at least as important as it is with sweet corn. If I have zucchini laying around for much more than a day, I throw it away and pick more. If you fry it, you may not notice the difference but it's pretty obvious when you steam it. Steve Last night's (picked an hour before) were sauteed with some onion, a tomato, a bit of tarragon, thyme, salt & pepper. Love that garden. Still, in another week there will be more zucchini than lighting bugs out there. It is my neighbor's fault - she gave me the seedlings. Boron |
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Boron Elgar wrote: Take them into work and leave them anonymously. I used to do that with figs until I got a roomate that eats them. -- http://www.spinics.net/photo/ |
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On Wed, 06 Jul 2005 00:27:14 GMT,
" wrote: ...when I can't even figure out a decent way to cook it? :-) The plants are pretty, though. And big. Seriously, though. Other than breading and frying (I'm on Weight Watchers), any tasty tips would be appreciated. I always cook them with stewed tomatoes. Sue |
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In article ,
" wrote: ...when I can't even figure out a decent way to cook it? :-) The plants are pretty, though. And big. Seriously, though. Other than breading and frying (I'm on Weight Watchers), any tasty tips would be appreciated. Lightly steamed in chunks. Grilled unbreaded in slices, marinate with salad dressing. Foreman grill or open grill works. Shredded and served raw on salads. Cut into thick strips, dip in ranch dressing and eat raw. LOTS of ways to prepare this wonderful veggie! :-) HTH? -- K. Sprout the Mung Bean to reply... There is no need to change the world. All we have to do is toilet train the world and we'll never have to change it again. -- Swami Beyondanada ,,Cat's Haven Hobby Farm,,Katraatcenturyteldotnet,, http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...user id=katra |
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