Zucchini

 

Yeah, what else did you expect me to blog about? 

Everyone knows about zucchini. Probably everyone who gardens has an abundance of this squash! I know when I had gardens in Montana, zucchini was the one plant that would thrive! And multiply! And take over the garden! LOL

The squash is such a versatile food. You can use it to make zucchini bread, make zucchini cake, make a casserole, or just sauté it with yellow summer squash, tomatoes, onions and peppers for a tasty vegetable side dish.

Zucchini Casserole (from my first mother-in-law)

Grate zucchini squash and onion, chop in fresh tomatoes and green pepper. Grate cheese and add bread crumbs. bake about 30 minutes.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

1/2 c. butter

1/2 c. oil

1 3/4 c sugar

2 eggs

1/2 c. buttermilk

1 tsp vanilla

2 1/2 c. flour

1/2 c. Hershey's cocoa powder

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp cloves

2=3 c shredded zucchini

1 c nuts

1 c dates (optional)

Mix ingredients in the order given. Spread in 9"x13" pan, greased. Sprinkle with 1/2 c chocolate chips. bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes or until tests done. Frost with cream cheese for chocolate frosting after it's cooled, or serve warm with whipped cream. 

(Sometime, I'll have to attempt to "veganize" this!)

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