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It's that time of year when you're either overwhelmed with zucchini in your garden or tempted by low prices for them at the market. For people who like zucchini, doesn't it seem like there are endless good things to make with them? Here are some that caught my eye, but of course, I'm always on the hunt for one more good zucchini recipe, so if you have a favorite, please share a link or your recipe in the comments.
Photo of Zucchini Breakfast Casserole
from Simply Recipes.
Let's start with this savory Zucchini Breakfast Casserole from Simply Recipes which includes zucchini, tomatoes, ricotta, parmesan, and basil. The recipe also has day old bread, plus a bit of hot sauce for zing.
Photo of Cheeseburger Zucchini Boats
from Heavenly Homemakers
I don't even have kids at my house, but I'd still like to try the Cheeseburger Zucchini Boats from Heavenly Homemakers. If you are cooking for kids, I think these individual stuffed zucchini boats would be a hit.
Photo of Breadcrumb Crusted Zucchini with Rainbow Chard
from Not Eating Out in New York
I think the Breadcrumb Crusted Zucchini with Rainbow Chard from Not Eating Out in New York looks like a delicious dinner from the garden, and Kathy reminds us that brightly-colored veggies are loaded with vitamins.
Photo of Vegetable Tempura
from Just Hungry
Zucchini is a natural for frying, and I love the looks of the Vegetable Tempura from Just Hungry. in this recipe Maki has some of the best directions I've seen for making tempura that's truly crisp, like you'd get in a Japanese restaurant.
Photo of Zucchini Gratin
from The Italian Dish
Finally, The Italian Dish has an amazing-looking version of Zucchini Gratin with pancetta adding an extra flavor note. If you can't find pancetta, you can probably use thinly-sliced bacon in this recipe.
More Help for Zucchini Over-Abundance
100 Ways to Use Zucchini from Frantic Home Cook
Zucchini Madness Part One: Zucchini Carpaccio
Zucchini Madness Part Two: Fried Zucchini Variations
Zucchini Madness Part Three: Lots and Lots of Zucchini Love
Zucchini Madness, The Final Chapter: Zucchini Bread, Cakes, Cupcakes, and Muffins
(Every Thursday night on BlogHer, we spotlight five recipes with a common theme for a feature called Weekend Menu Planning, hoping one of them might make it onto the menu at your house. You can find previous recipes shared by clicking the tag Weekend Menu Planning.)
Kalyn Denny also blogs at Kalyn's Kitchen, where she focuses on low-glycemic recipes using fresh ingredients. Kalyn has a garden with lots of zucchini, but luckily she also has Ten Delicious Zucchini Recipes.
