I-Heart-Zucchini. Seriously, I do.

This entry will be quick - short and sweet - just to share my zucchini experiences since my garden is producing and since I can't stop buying them at the farmers markets that I go to.  I have issues. 

The other night, I made some zucchini cakes (or patties or whatever) using a recipe that I got from Life's Ambrosia website.  It was very simple and I found I enjoyed them with a teeny tiny bit of sour cream on the side.  Some might would like them with ranch. 

Basically, shred a good sized zuke and drain as much of the liquid out as possible.  Put it in a bowl and mix it with about 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg, 1/4 tsp paprika, a clove of garlic and, if you have it, a tiny sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg.  I didn't have the nutmeg, so I made mine without it and they still turned out tasty.  Next time, I might would add some diced green onions. 

Here's the mix, the patties and the finished product:

Yum!!!



And then, tonight I decided to make a saute.  I diced up zukes, a portabella mushroom, carrots, sweet bell pepper, and some water chestnuts that I sauteed in a bit of olive oil with a coupla dashes of Worcestershire Sauce.  I consumed this delectable over some rice with a little bit of Golden Curry sauce on top.  Mmmm...mmmm... good!  I'm a sucker for the curry, but I love this dish.  It is one of my favorite ways to eat veggies, and it always tastes so good. 

I'm going to try some new zuke/squash recipes this weekend, and will be just delighted to share them with you, assuming they taste fabulous and all that. 

Ok.  I promised short and sweet, so we're done here for now!

The End. 
:)