Tag Archives: Zucchini

Zucchini Cake with Lemon Glaze

Having trouble disguising zucchini cake? Really, who needs to hide zucchini?  Mom’s do, (some moms like me) and here’s the trick.  Peel it before you shred this summer squash by hand or in the food processor.  The bits of green will be … Continue reading

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Zucchini Salad, casserole and more

Low carb eating this summer involves zucchini. This tasty summer vegetable is so versatile by the fact that you can prepare and eat it in a multitude of ways. Stuffed, baked, sautéed, grilled, steamed, boiled. The zucchini has a delicate … Continue reading

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Zucchini Cake

Need to disguise zucchini so your kids will eat it? Treat the kids to this cake and they will think you have flipped. They will not even know it is there, especially if you peel the zucchini first. I have … Continue reading

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Veggie Pancakes

I am making these pancakes for my lunches at work.  They are handy and can be eaten as finger food at my desk should the need arise.  And the need does Arise! VEGETABLE PANCAKES These are a lot of fun, … Continue reading

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The Classic Zucchini Cookbook – Review and Giveaway

The Classic Zucchini Cookbook, by Nancy Ralston, Marynor Jordan and Andrea Chesman, published by Storey.  Boasts having over 225 recipes for all kinds of squash.  I can give you over 225 reasons why you want to win this book. About … Continue reading

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A to Z Veggies – Fast Food

Its mid-week, you’ve had a bad day, arriving home, tired and hungry.  All you really want at this moment is to drop in your favourite chair and relax, with cold drink in hand. The family just stares at you walking … Continue reading

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Serving Up the Harvest: Celebrating the Goodness of Fresh Vegetables – Review and Giveaway

Serving Up the Harvest: Celebrating the Goodness of Fresh Vegetables, by Andrea Chesman, published by Storey Publishing, distributed by Thomas Allen and Son, is serving up over 175 of the best recipes to take you through all the seasons. Recipes … Continue reading

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“Best Ever” Organic Chocolate Cakes

I am always on the hunt for the “Best Ever” Chocolate Cake.  For me, in my opinion, there really isn’t any other sort of cake out there besides good old-fashioned Chocolate Cake that is as “oven-worthy” to make from scratch, other … Continue reading

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KD ‘n Carrots

My best friend Jenn is not much of a cook.  She loves food.  She’s not too adventurous when it comes to culinary skills.  Her idea of cooking is observing the cook from across the room while reclining on her sofa … Continue reading

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Zucchini Fries

Not too sure what to do with Zucchini? Think all you can make is Zucchini Cake?Here is a family pleasing recipe sure to satisfy even the fussiest pallet.  This is a great way to enjoy some healthy greens in a … Continue reading

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Zucchini Brownies

If you do anything at all, you must supply your culinary cook book repertoire with Simply In Season by Mary Beth Lind and Cathleen Hockman-Wert.  I have fallen in love with this book which has far too many fantastic recipe … Continue reading

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Simply in Season

May I,  this week,  introduce you the one of the most valuable cookbooks you will ever come by.   Simply in Season, recipes that celebrate fresh, local foods in the spirit of More-with-Less, by Mary Beth Lind and Cathleen Hockman-Wert, published … Continue reading

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Grilled Summer Squash, Zucchini and Onions

Grilled Summer Squash, Zucchini and Onions Yellow Summer Squash Green Zucchini Squash Onion Olive Oil Oregano, fresh or dried Rosemary, fresh 1/2 Lemon Chop veggies in large bite sized chunks and toss in a bowl with olive oil.  Do not … Continue reading

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Quick Soup with Mega-Greens

Again, another Busy Thursday! What to make for dinner, what with all this new beautiful produce popping out of my veggie box? No time to cook tonight, so I decided to try something new. From my pantry, I searched out … Continue reading

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North Bay Farmers Markets Cookbook: Review and Giveaway

For my first book review, I am exploring fresh recipes and stories from Marin County’s farmers and ranchers in California with North Bay Farmers Markets Cookbook. About the Book Published for San Francisco, California, June 2009; this healthy and refreshing … Continue reading

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