living simply and embracing imperfection
…degree oven for about 30 minutes, until lightly browned.
That’s it. Can you believe it? Oh, where have you been all my zucchini-growing life?
Zucchini-Cinnamon Freezer Muffins 1-1/4 c. whole wheat pastry flour 1 c. unbleached flour (or use all ww pastry flour- I usually do) 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/4 c. white sugar 2 t. baking powder 3/4 t. baking soda 1/2 t. salt 1-1/2 t. cinnamon 2/3 c. plain yogurt…
…/strong> is one of MY favorite ways to eat them and most people we have over like them, so I try to do this when we have guests. I just slice small to medium ones lenghtwise as thin as I can, which usually translates to about 1/4,” brush with olive oil and sprinkle with some Basic Spice Rub and grill about 2-3 zucchini on each side. Mmm…good.
2. Of course one cannot be without zucchini bread. I’ve…
…nd then those can be grated – and used for scrumptious White Zucchini Cake, for instance…
Trim the ends and cut the zucchini in half, lengthwise.
Put face down in a shallow pan filled 1/4 full with boiling water and a bit of salt. Cover and steam-cook for 4 to 5 minutes only. Do not overcook or they will not be firm for filling.
While the zucchini steams, cook a pound of Italian sausage (I…
…ried many different recipes like Pear Zucchini Bread, Zucchini Orange Bread, Zucchini Bread with Sour Cream, and others, only to come back to the very first recipe I made with zucchini: “Zucchini Nut Loaf” from my 1981 edition of the Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook (not so new anymore…).
Why? Probably because of the crunchy crust and yet tender and moist inside, plus the fact that it is so simple to make requiring o…
…mix.
Now add all the zucchini. It will seem like too much and that it will not mix together. Just keep mixing until it all comes together:
Heat a griddle or skillet with a couple of tablespoons of oil. Using a 1/4 cup measure or smaller (I usually just fill the cup half way), ladle the fritters onto the hot surface.
Use the back of the cup measure to spread the mixture into a thin pancake. Make sure to get the middles flat…
I believe a cottage can be anywhere or anything (condo, ranch, farmhouse) as long as you have a "cottage mentality" which puts people above things, celebrates imperfections, embraces simplicity, and finds joy in everyday life. Thanks for joining me!
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