This comes from Ottolenghi’s Plenty. It is fairly quick and so yummy! A mandolin makes quick work of the slicing.
1/3 c sunflower or avocado oil
2 medium zucchini, cut 1/4 inch thick
1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinefar
2 c basil
1/4 c parley
1/3 c olive oil
Salt and pepper
8 oz pasta
Zest of 1 lemon
1 1/2 tbsp capers, deaines
4 oz buffalo mozzarella
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Fry zuks over medium heat, don’t crown them, about 3 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with the vinegar. Set aside.
Combine 1 c basil, parsley and olive oil in a food processor or blender, blitz until smooth.
Cook pasta al dente; drain and toss with the zuks. Stir in the capers, zest, basil and torn mozzarella. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Chiffonade the 1 c basil and sprinkle on top.
This is a fun alternative to taco night and comes together super quick.
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chipped
1 can black beans, einsed
1 4oz can chopped green chilies
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumjn
1 tsp chili powder
1 21/4 oz can sliced black ilives
1 c shredded Mexi cheese blend
1 large tomato chopped
Sour cream
Tortillas
In a large skillet over medium heat cook onions and beef until almost brown, stir in spices, peppers and beans and cook until heated through. Remove from heat, add cheese, tomatoes, olives and a dollop of sour cream.
These are so amazing savory scones with veggies!! I might have put in too much zucchini so they were more like savory delicious amazing cookies!
• 3 tablespoons baking powder • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves • 3 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for surface • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and chilled • 1 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing • 2 medium zucchini, coarsely grated, excess liquid squeezed out with a kitchen towel • 6 ounces Gruyère, cut into 1/4-inch pieces • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Combine baking powder, sugar, kosher salt, pepper, thyme, and 3 1/4 cups flour in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times. Add the chilled butter and pulse until the size of small peas. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Pour in the cream and mix gently with a wooden spoon to distribute evenly. Add the zucchini and Gruyère and mix into the dough just to distribute. Using your hands, gently knead the mixture until the dough comes together. The less you work the dough, the more tender the scones will be. This dough will be somewhat drier than most scone recipes, but the zucchini will release additional moisture during baking.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 2-inch thick disk. Place a sheet of plastic wrap on top of the dough and roll out to a 1-inch thick disk. Punch out scones with the biscuit cutter (it helps to brush the inside of the cutter with oil to help release the scones); place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2-inches apart. Brush tops with cream and sprinkle with flaky sea salt (if storing unbaked scones in freezer, wait to finish with the cream and salt until baking).
Bake scones, rotating baking sheet halfway through, until golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Patricia Wells is my go to all summer! This is a warm potato salad that can be served at room temp. It is perfect for picnics too!
1 lb firm Tiny potatoes
1/4 c olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice & the zest
1 tbsp dijon mustard
6 green onions, sliced thib
1/4 c capers, drained
Salt
1/4 c mint, cut into chiffonade
Bring a large pot of water to a simmer with a steam rack inside. Place the potato on the rack and cover, boil over medium heat for about 25 minutes, until they can be easily pierced with a knife.
In a large bowl, big enough to hold the potatoes, whisk together the olive oil, mustard, zest and lemon juice. Stir in the onions and capers.
Add the potatoes directly to the dressing while hot and toss to combine. If your potatoes are large, cut then into cubes.
This is from Patricia Wells. It is perfect for a hot day, just make it in the am and let it chill all day.
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, sliced thin
Salt
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
2 lbs zucchini, sliced thib
1 1/2 quarts chicken or veggie stock
Creme fraiche for garnish
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, add the onion and salt and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add the ginger and cook for 1 minute. Add the zucchini and stock, and bring to a low boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
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