Got Zucchini?!?

[Axe]

What do you do with your Zucchini?

I'm thinking fresh in salads, and also grilled, but has anyone tried pickling/canning it?

[KittenCal]

I have a great zucchini patti recipe Axe do you want the link? you can shed it then freeze it until you want to use it

[KittenCal]

here's the link

http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/kitten ... ni-patties

and how about this http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/refrig ... ini-slices

[Kchurchill5]

Zucchini puree and freeze. Great to use in soups. muffins, breads, pasta sauce
Grated and freeze. Same as above
I also cut in chunks and they are great in sauces and soups
I have made zucchini pickles
As Kiten said, zucchini fritters are fantastic and freeze well
Zucchini dumplings also freeze well and are great in soups

I have pickled, fried, I grill it all the time; wonderful in salads.

Cut them lengthwise hollow slightly and stuff with sausage, tomato, bread crumbs and cheese; they can be a main course or side dish

Fried as an appetizer, with a spicy lemon or chipotle sauce

Zucchini soup is a favorite

Grated and sauteed with onions, fennel is a great side dish

I haven't made it in years; but a canned ratatouiile is really good

Try using zucchini instead of pasta topped with tomato sauce and cheese. Simple thin slice it using a mandolin

Quick pickled slices much like pickles are great on sandwiches

Zucchini also makes a great topping for a grilled pizza. Thin slice and add with onions, feta, sun dried tomatoes and olives. A fantastic light pizza for summer time.

[crazyndncook]

Grilled, shredded and frozen for breads, muffins and pasta sauce. Casseroles galore using diced zucchini as a main ingredient.

[Bergy]

Axe this is a really great recipe - on another site it recieved 81 rave reviews - I love it and always add more "HOT" It does not require water bathing but if someone feels better doing it fine (15 minutes)
I searched and searched for the recipe because I know I have previously posted it here on Zazz but could not find it so I have just reposted it . It will take a while to be approved'

Zuchinni Salsa
http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe_search_by_id?nid=33648

Here is another simple recipe that I enjoy (I am really not all that fond of zukes)
Zucchini Tomato Casserole
http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/zucchi ... -casserole

[TSmiths56]

There's a 1001 things to make with zucchini my favorite is zucchini pancakes and chocolate cake, yes it does make a great cake!

[TSmiths56]

Zucchini puree and freeze. Great to use in soups. muffins, breads, pasta sauce
Grated and freeze. Same as above
I also cut in chunks and they are great in sauces and soups
I have made zucchini pickles
As Kiten said, zucchini fritters are fantastic and freeze well
Zucchini dumplings also freeze well and are great in soups

I have pickled, fried, I grill it all the time; wonderful in salads.

Cut them lengthwise hollow slightly and stuff with sausage, tomato, bread crumbs and cheese; they can be a main course or side dish

Fried as an appetizer, with a spicy lemon or chipotle sauce

Zucchini soup is a favorite

Grated and sauteed with onions, fennel is a great side dish

I haven't made it in years; but a canned ratatouiile is really good

Try using zucchini instead of pasta topped with tomato sauce and cheese. Simple thin slice it using a mandolin

Quick pickled slices much like pickles are great on sandwiches

Zucchini also makes a great topping for a grilled pizza. Thin slice and add with onions, feta, sun dried tomatoes and olives. A fantastic light pizza for summer time.

I've never froze zucchini wouldn't it be mushy and watery after thawing?

[Kchurchill5]

Yes, it does become watery and mushy. That is why grated or pureeing works the very best. Grating, you do need to drain and dry well first. But, if using bigger chunks, this is why they are perfect for soups, stews or soups. You always want to thaw in a colander and drain.

That is why frozen just isn't good for a crisp texture, saute etc. Fritters, dumplings etc can all be made ahead, either cooked which I prefer and just reheat. But you can also make them without pre-cooking.

[HeatherFeather]

I guess this reply is a bit late - I regularly freeze shredded zucchini in the amounts I use in my favorite zucchini bread recipes. I thaw them out set over a mesh strainer to catch the juices, which I discard or they can be used to water plants. I squeeze out the thawed zucchini and add it to my recipe. It actually turns out better this way, as the zucchini really hides in the batter after eating - perfect when you don't want a picky eater to notice there are veggies in the bread ;)