Zesty Italian Dip
Zesty Italian Zucchini Dip Recipe
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- Serve this at your next gathering, it’s sure to please even the fussiest of eaters. The secret here is to let the mixture sit overnight in the fridge to let the flavors blend, enjoy! |
Ingredients
3 c Zucchini; Shredded
2 ea Eggs; Large
1/4 c Parmesan Cheese; Grated
2 ts Dried Parsley; Crushed
1/2 ts Oregano; Dried
2 tb Fresh Parsley; Minced, OR
1 c Cream Cheese; Softened
1/4 c Romano Cheese; Grated
1/2 c Yellow Onion
1/2 ts Salt
2 tb Milk
Directions
Step 1:Place the shredded zucchini in a colander, squeeze out any excess water and set aside. Beat the cream cheese to a smooth consistency and blend in the milk and eggs, blending well.
Step 2:Mix in all the other ingredients, including the zucchini, and place in a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
Step 3:Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Step 4:Pour into a chafing dish and serve hot. Makes about 5 cups of dip.
Chocolate Chip Bread
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread Recipe
This standard zucchini bread recipe gets jazzed up a bit with some delicious chocolate chips. This variation should succeed in satisfying your entire family. Enjoy! Be sure to let me know how this turns out for you by leaving a comment below.
2 cups grated zucchini
3 eggs
1 cup applesauce
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/4 cups flour
6 ounces chocolate chips
1/2 cup cocoa
Grease and flour two loaf pans. Stir together zucchini, eggs, applesauce, sugar, and vegetable oil. Add the rest of the ingredients.
Divide batter between the loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Reduce temperature to 300 degrees and bake an additional 15 minutes.
Makes 2 loaves.
Italian Style
Italian Style Zucchini
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This fresh, zesty, Italian zucchini, gets its zesty from a blend of tried and true Italian herbs; parsley, basil, and oregano. A quick and easy microwave dish, there is next to no prep, and it is ready in mere minutes. Served crisp tender, the fresh herbs are as fragrant as they are tasty.
Prep Time: 5 mins |
Ingredients to make Italian Style Zucchini
6 lg Zucchini
1/4 c Water
3 T Butter or margarine
3 T Olive oil
2 t Salt
2 t Chopped parsley
1/2 t Dried basil leaves
1/2 t Dried oregano leaves
Directions to make Italian Style Zucchini
Step 1:Wash zucchini but do not peel. Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch slices. Place zucchini and water in a deep, 1 1/2-quart, heat- resistant, non-metallic casserole. Heat, covered, in Microwave Oven 7 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.
Step 2:Drain water. Add butter or margarine and olive oil to zucchini, Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 minute.
Step 3:Add remaining ingredients and toss gently to combine. Heat, uncovered, 2 to 3 minutes in Microwave Oven until zucchini has reached desired degree of doneness.
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