…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…
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,…
Parmigiana bianca di zucchine
…Regular readers may have already read about making parmigiane with zucchini and artichokes. Today I want to share yet another version of the dish: parmigiana bianca di zucchini, or White…
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…
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…
Spaghetti alla Nerano
…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 course the choice…
Frittelle di mele (Tyrolean Apple Fritters)
…slices are done. Sprinkle your Tyrolean Apple Fritters with confectioners sugar and serve. Notes on Tyrolean Apple Fritters You can core an apple with a paring knife, but the job…
