I'm loaded with 8 ball zucchini and the neighbors are pulling down the shades and locking the doors

cynupstateny

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when they see me coming. Found this recipe that Ruth posted and wonder if there's any reason I can't freeze these- they sound great. I think I should cut them in half before boiling or they'll never soften.

Stuffed Zucchini with Walnuts and Feta

from Food of the World – Greece by Suzanna Tee

4 med zucchini

3 T olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

2 oz Greek feta cheese, crumbled

¼ c walnut pieces, chopped

1 c white breadcrumbs

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp fresh dill, chopped

salt

pepper

Put the zucchini in a saucepan of boiling water, return to the boil and the boil for 3 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again. Let cool.

When the zucchini are cool enough to handle, cut a thin strip off the top side of each one with a sharp knife and gently score around the inside edges to help scoop out the flesh. Using a teaspoon, scoop out the flesh, leaving a shell to hold the stuffing. Chop the zucchini flesh.

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a saucepan. Add the onion and garlic; fry for 5 minutes, until softened. Add zucchini flesh and fry for 5 minutes, until the onion is golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in cheese then walnuts, breadcrumbs, egg, dill, salt and pepper. Use the stuffing to fill the zucchini shells and place side by side in an ovenproof dish. Drizzle the remaining oil over top.

Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for a further 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot.

Serves 4.

 
This Zucchini Jam sounds odd, but is really, really good. tastes just like ch--err, apricot

Zucchini jam
• 6 cups zucchini -- peeled and grated
• 6 cups sugar (I use 4 c)
• 3/4 cup crushed pineapple in juice
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 2 (2 oz) pkg peach or apricot Jello
Directions:
Cook zucchini and sugar for 15 minutes. Add pineapple and juice. Continue cooking for 6 minutes. Remove from heat and add Jello. Stir well and seal into jars, or freeze.
This recipe for Zucchini Apricot Jam serves/makes 5 pints.

I don't remember the source, and since I changed it a bit, I wouldn't dare take the chance : )

 
Sounds good- thanks Ang. I made the stuffed zucs and have been "tasting" it all afternoon.

It's a wonderful blend of flavors with the dill, feta and toasted walnuts. I also added a pinch of cayenne.

Thanks, Ruth!

 
Cyn, don't forget about zucanoes! I cut the squash in half lengthwise,

and scrape out the center to leave a canoe like shell. I saute some garlic and onion for a bit, stir in what ever fresh herbs look good in the garden at the moment, maybe some mushrooms, pine nuts, feta and the zucchini innards. I mix all this with some cooked brown rice and stuff it back into the squash, drizzle with olive oil. Cover, with foil, a panful of these squash and bake at 350° for about 30 minutes. Serve hot with a bit of fresh chopped tomatoes-dressed with whatever your favorite herbs are-I usually just use s+p, basil, oo and balsamic.

Obviously this is a very tweakable recipe, use your personal favorite flavors!

Also, in the book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. Kingsolver says she freezes shredded zucchini for winter use.

 
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