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Stocking Up on Zucchini Recipes

© Shawn Price

Have you started your zucchini plants yet? Remember when those plants start fruiting, you're going to be up to your elbows in little, green squash. Maybe it's time to add a few zucchini recipes - while you still have time to read through them.

And don't forget - you can always shred your zucchini and freeze it. Sometimes it's nice to make a loaf of zucchini bread for Christmas, when everyone will enjoy it. (Rather than, "eww, not zucchini *again*!")

*Corn and Zucchini Relish* Great on hot days.

1 c. whole kernel corn 1 medium zucchini, chopped ¼ c. chopped sweet red pepper 1 chopped green chile ¼ c. vinegar 3 T. sugar ½ t. dill ½ t. salt

Mix all of the ingredient together. Store in the refrigerator in a covered container. Tastes best after being chilled overnight. Serve with chicken, pork, beans, or just chips.

*Zucchini Sweet Pickles* Don't worry about taking out your canning equipment. These last fine in the refrigerator for 6 weeks.

4 zucchini, thinly sliced 1 red onion, thinly sliced 2 t. salt 2 red peppers, thinly sliced 2 c. vinegar 2/3 c. sugar 2 T. pickling spice

Mix the zucchini, onion, and salt together in a bowl and let it sit for 30 min. Then rinse off the salt. Bing vinegar, sugar, and pickling spice to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the peppers, onion, and zucchini and boil for 2 minutes. Pour the vegetables and liquid into containers, cover and refrigerate. Chill for at least overnight.

*Zucchini Cake* A dessert that you can feel good about serving frequently to your family. No empty calories for this!

1 ½ c. flour 1 c. sugar ¾ c. brown sugar 1 T. cinnamon 1 t. allspice 1 t. ground ginger 1 t. salt ½ t. baking soda ½ t. baking powder 1 c. vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 c. shredded zucchini ½ c. raisins ½ c. chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts are really good)

In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar, spices, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Combine oil and eggs and mix into the dry ingredients. Add zucchini, raisins, and nuts and mix well. Pour into a greased 13X9X2 in ban and bake at 350 deg for 35-40 min. Cool. Dust with confectioners sugar if you like.

*Southwestern Zucchini Flatbread* A change from the traditional sweet breads. This goes well with beans and rice.

1 c. flour 1 t. salt ½ t. ground pepper 1 t. baking powder 2 egg whites 1 c. shredded zucchini ¼ c. plain yogurt or sour cream 1 jalapeno pepper, diced 2 T. grated Parmesan cheese (try to get the real stuff. The stuff in the shaker can doesn't have much flavor)