…the zucchini rest. When you’re ready to fry, take the shredded zucchini in handfuls and squeeze them of their liquid. Pat the zucchini dry and add the shreds to the…
Zucchine a fiammifero (Zucchini Matchsticks)
…for other dishes.) Longer zucchini matchsticks will curl while frying into an eye-catching spaghetti-like shape. You can also vary how long you fry the zucchini matchsticks. Since the zucchini are…
Fiori di zucca alla ligure (Ligurian-Style Zucchini Blossoms)
…as a filling for peppers, zucchini, red onions, eggplant and tomatoes—as well as zucchini blossoms and, curiously, large basil leaves. The zucchini, onions and eggplant are parboiled before filling, the…
Zucchine ripiene al forno (Stuffed Zucchini Boats)
…green zucchini for cucumbers!Zucchini are delicate vegetables. I like steaming the zucchini rather than boiling, which can make them soggy. But don’t sweat it too much; if you boil them,…
Scarpaccia dolce viareggina (Sweet Zucchini Tart)
Now here’s something different you can do with zucchini: dessert! Believe it or not, the mild flavor of zucchini lends itself as nicely to sweet dishes as it does to…
Spaghetti alla Nerano
…high and space the zucchini rounds to avoid greasiness. On the other hand, avoid browning the zucchini it too much, or the zucchini can turn bitter. Choosing your ingredients Of…
Zucchine «a scapece» (Piquant Fried Zucchini)
There are four quintessential Italian summer vegetables: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and zucchini. Of these, zucchini seems to get the least respect, maybe because zucchini plants are so incredibly prolific. New…
Zucchine cacio e uova (Zucchini with Egg and Cheese)
Zucchini and eggs were meant for each other. They are found together in a whole assortment of Italian dishes, perhaps most notably as a frittata. Zucchini cacio e uova is…
