Archive for: December, 2017

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Summer Squash and Chicken Chowder

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped celery 6 garlic cloves, minced 1 pound yellow squash, cut into small pieces 1 large shallot, sliced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano 5 thyme sprigs 2 cups unsalted chicken stock 1 cup prepared mashed potatoes 2/3 cup half-and-half 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 […]

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Zucchini-Ricotta Pizza

Ingredients 2 cups warm water (100 to 110 degrees fahrenheit) 3 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 23.75 ounces white whole-wheat flour (about 5 cups) Cooking spray 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided 3/4 […]

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Charred Zucchini Salad

Ingredients 3.5 ounces diced lardo (see note above) 1/4 cup plus 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 cup champagne vinegar 2 tablespoons finely diced celery 6 whole pickled teardrop chiles plus 1 1/2 Tbsp. chopped (see note above), divided 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon chopped preserved lemon 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3 […]

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Quick Summer Squash and Bell Pepper Gratin

Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 cup thinly vertically sliced onion 1 cup sliced orange bell pepper 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup dry white wine 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 3/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced zucchini 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow squash 2 1/2 ounces whole-wheat bread 1 […]

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Shaved Zucchini and Parsley Salad

Ingredients 3 medium zucchini 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion 1/4 cup Multipurpose Vinaigrette 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese How to Make It Slice zucchini into thin ribbons using a vegetable peeler; toss with parsley, onion, and vinaigrette. Sprinkle with cheese. How many pounds have you lost this […]

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Zucchini Pesto with Crudites

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds zucchini 8 teaspoons olive oil, divided 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons water 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/3 ounces Parmesan […]

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Sea Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips

Ingredients 1 (7-oz.) zucchini, cut into 1/8-in.-thick slices (about 48 slices) 1 tablespoon malt vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1/8 teaspoon sea salt How to Make It Step 1 Preheat oven to 200°F. Step 2 Combine zucchini, vinegar, and oil in a medium bowl, tossing to coat well. Let stand 10 minutes. Step 3 […]

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Basil, Squash, and Tomato Pasta Toss

Ingredients 3 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson) 1 cup water 2 tablespoons plus 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 ounces uncooked whole-grain rotini pasta 2 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 2/3 cup), divided 1 large yellow squash, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 cup chopped […]

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Charred Squash Salad

Ingredients 2 pounds assorted summer squash (such as zucchini and summer squash), halved lengthwise 1 large Vidalia onion, halved Cooking spray 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup torn fresh mint leaves […]

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Squash Egg-in-the-Hole

Ingredients 1 large (about 4-inch) acorn squash 2 teaspoons olive oil 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper Cooking spray 4 large eggs 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 2 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled How to Make It Step 1 Preheat oven to 425°. Step 2 Trim off about 1/2 inch from […]