Because zucchini have more delicate skin, there’s no need to peel them before adding them to a recipe.
You can also transform them into “zoodles,” or zucchini noodles, like in this Zucchini Tomato Basil Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette. Use a spiralizer or vegetable peeler to make spaghetti – or lasagna-inspired zucchini noodles.
And I certainly can’t overlook my personal favorite way to enjoy zucchini — in quick breads and muffins, like these Zucchini Apple Spice Muffins! Shredded zucchini adds moisture to any quick bread, but you can’t taste it whatsoever in the final product.
I sometimes add shredded zucchini to mac and cheese or other comforting dishes to amp up my kids’ vegetable intake for the day without them noticing.
These Zucchini Apple Spice Muffins are perfect for the transition space between summer and fall. You can use up the loads of summer zucchini that are laying around in your garden, the grocery store, or at the farmer’s marker, while savoring the fall spice flavors and a hint of apple.
Italian Chicken, Mushroom, and Zucchini Skillet is a super easy dinner recipe for busy school nights. It features pan seared chicken tenderloins, zucchini and sliced mushrooms in garlicky herbed tomato sauce. Such an easy Chicken Skillet Recipe! Save this recipe for Italian Chicken, Mushroom, and Zucchini Skillet to Pinterest! Why I love this Chicken Skillet …
This Zucchini Tomato Basil Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette is a light and refreshing summertime salad and perfect when your garden is exploding with tomatoes, basil, and zucchini in the later summer months. And, since it’s a raw zucchini salad, you won’t have to turn the oven on those hot summer days. Click HERE to …
In these Foil Packet Pesto Pork Chops, fresh, summertime vegetables are tossed in pesto and balsamic and cooked with boneless pork chops. You’ll love this makeover version of the classic foil dinners from childhood.
Grilled Summer Squash Crostini with Goat Cheese and Pesto is a great way to savor the abundance of zucchini and yellow squash during the summer months. This post is written in partnership with eureka!® Organic Bread. Summer is finally here! Soon the grocery stores, Farmer’s Markets, and backyard gardens will be overflowing with delicious summer produce. I …
Zucchini is stuffed with a mixture of salsa and ground turkey and topped with cheese and avocado salsa for a quick, easy and healthy dinner! What I love about summer: Written by: Taylor Kiser of Food Faith Fitness The sun. Obviously. Not having to wear 4000 layers of sweaters to stay warm Being up to …
Learn how delicious gluten-free baking can be with this recipe for Gluten Free Chocolate Coconut Zucchini Cake. I have one goal here: to prove to you that gluten free can be amazing. No, this is not a joke. No, I’m not pulling your chain here. I’m 100% telling you the honest to goodness truth. Written …
Isn’t it funny how sometimes the simplest things taste the best? For example: I LOVE (read: am obsessed with) oatmeal. Not fancy oatmeal either. Written by: Taylor Kiser of Food Faith Fitness A little bit of cinnamon, apples and just cook ‘er in the microwave, and I am one happy camper. I can eat it …
This easy recipe for Zucchini Salsa is a great way to use up all of that extra zucchini growing in your summer garden. Fresh Zucchini Corn Salsa would make a great appetizer or snack, but with the added protein from the black beans, you can also serve it as a light lunch.
This Grilled Summer Squash Sandwich is so easy to make and it is the perfect way to use up that summer squash and zucchini! Summer is here and that means the grocery stores, Farmer’s Markets, and backyard gardens are overflowing with delicious summer produce. There is never a shortage of summer squash. I especially love zucchini because …
Preserve the flavors of summer for months to come by learning How to Freeze Zucchini! This post will explain how to freeze zucchini in shreds, noodles, halves, and more. Plus, I’ll share how to blanch zucchini for freezing!
This zucchini quinoa bread is a healthier take on the classic recipe. The nutty quinoa flour combined with the flavors of cinnamon and vanilla make this one of the best quick bread recipes I’ve made to date! We venture down to the weekend farmer’s market whenever the morning allows. I’d much rather amble amongst plastic …
Ricotta is mixed with a combination of primavera-style vegetables, parmesan and fresh herbs to create a tasty Veggie and Cheese Manicotti recipe.
Rosemary garlic bread is piled high with roasted veggies and cheese to make the BEST Open Faced Sandwich. Such an easy lunch or dinner option!
These dried cherry muffins are on the healthier side and are packed with cherries, grated zucchini, and topped with a streusel topping.