Three Zucchini Recipes

Zucchini is absolutely taking over our garden, so we're bringing back 3 recipes from the very beginning of "In the Kitchen with Mary Mac." They're super easy to make AND will use up a lot of zucchini, so give them a try and let us know what you think!

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​Zucchini Appetizer

Ingredients

• 4 eggs slightly beaten
• ½ c oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp dried basil (if using fresh chopped, use 1 Tbs basil)
• 2 Tbs dried parsley (if using fresh chopped, use ¼ c parsley)
• ½ c minced onion
• 1 ½ c baking mix, like Bisquick
• ½ c grated Romano cheese
• 3 c shredded zucchini

Directions

• Mix all ingredients well
• Bake in a 9x13 pan at 350°F for 25-35 minutes
• To serve, cut into 16 squares and serve with marinara sauce

​Zucchini Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 ½ to 2 lbs dry ricotta cheese 
• 1 lb shredded provolone cheese
• 1 c grated Romano cheese
• 2 zucchini
• ¼ tsp granulated garlic
• ¼ tsp basil
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 2 eggs

Directions

• Slice zucchini into long pieces, like lasagna noodles
• Mix ricotta, provolone, and Romano cheeses well
• Add garlic, basil, salt, and pepper
• Add 2 eggs and mix well
• Grease a casserole dish or coat with olive oil (you can use a disposable foil pan if you like)
• Layer ingredients in the following order:
  • coat the bottom of the pan with pasta sauce
  • 4-5 strips of zucchini
  • crumble half of the cheese mixture
  • cover with sauce
  • 4-5 strips of zucchini
  • crumble half of the cheese mixture
  • cover with sauce
  • 4-5 strips of zucchini
• Gently press the top layer of zucchini with your hands to make sure that it's even
• Top with sauce, sprinkle with more cheese if desired
• Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes. You know it will be done when you can carefully press on the zucchini and the knife goes through
• Let sit 15 minutes before cutting

​Zucchini Apple Dabble Cake

Ingredients

• 1 ½ c sugar
• ½ c canola oil
• ½ c apple sauce
• 3 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 3 c flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 4 c peeled, seeded, chopped zucchini

Directions

• Mix ingredients in the order given
• Pour into a greased 9x13 pan
• Bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes

Topping:

• Combine 1 c brown sugar, ¼ c cream, ¼ lb (1 stick) butter in a pot
• Boil for 4 minutes
• Pour over cake when done baking
• Return to oven for 5 minutes

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​Appetizer

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​Lasagna

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Apple Dabble Cake