Tag Archives: zucchini

Spinach and Beet Green Salad with Broiled Zucchini and Basil Vinaigrette

Posted on July 30, 2018 by swellkid recipes

Salad for dinner.  It’s hot. It’s even too hot to go outside and grill the zucchini. The broiler heats up and cooks quickly so it’s a doable stand in for the grill on a sweltering day. How long has it … Continue reading →

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Oven Charred Vegetables

Posted on October 21, 2014 by swellkid recipes

Just in case you are still trying to use up your garden tomatoes and zucchini… This is an adaptation from Lucinda Scala Quinn’s terrific book Mad Hungry.  Her recipes are perfect for feeding hungry families.  In fact, many of the … Continue reading →

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Quick Beef and Summer Vegetable Stir Fry

Posted on August 29, 2014 by swellkid recipes

Back to School time means quick weeknight dinners.  This stir fry goes from fridge to table in about 15 minutes, and uses up all those farmer’s market purchases or, if you are a better gardener than me, your garden harvest. … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Snack Cake with Lemon Icing

Posted on July 13, 2013 by swellkid recipes

A lovely way to use up those giant zucchini. 1 stick of salted butter, softened 3/4 C. brown sugar, packed 1/2 C. sugar 2 T. canola oil 1 t. vanilla 2 eggs 2 C. flour 2 t. baking soda 2 … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Snack Cake with Lemon Icing

Posted on July 31, 2012 by swellkid recipes

Zucchini bread is so 2010. 1 stick of salted butter, softened 3/4 C. brown sugar, packed 1/2 C. sugar 2 T. canola oil 1 t. vanilla 2 eggs 2 C. flour 2 t. baking soda 2 T. milk 1 t. … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Zucchini with Bacon and Onions

Posted on July 30, 2012 by swellkid recipes

This is a quick recipe for your summer table.  It’s just as tasty hot or cold which makes it great for a pot luck or barbecue. 2 t. olive oil 2 strips of bacon 4 small zucchini, about 8 inches … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Fritters

Posted on August 18, 2011 by swellkid recipes

Summer = lots of zucchini.  These are great for a side dish to grilled meat or fish.  I use whatever fresh herb I have on hand. 1 medium zucchini (about 2 1/2 cups shredded) 2 eggs 1 C. panko crumbs … Continue reading →

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Sauteed Zucchini with Bacon and Onions

Posted on July 29, 2011 by swellkid recipes

Local zucchini is just coming into the farmer’s markets now so I’m pondering all the ways I can prepare it.  In the beginning of summer I’ll enjoy it in whole form, grilled or sautéed.  As the summer goes on I’ll … Continue reading →

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Roasted Summer Vegetables

Posted on June 15, 2011 by swellkid recipes

This isn’t so much a recipe as it is an idea.  You can use any combination of vegetables that you like.  The trick is that you have to know which vegetables take the longest to cook and which vegetables only … Continue reading →

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