Summer squash things

[Dawgluver]

DH's cousin came for a visit on his cross-country drive, and gifted us with 5 very nice zucchini-like squash. What the heck do I do with them? I despise baking, so not too interested in zucchini-like bread.

 

[Dawgluver]

Ha! Lasagna! I have some cottage cheese that's on the verge of expiring tomorrow.

What else?

 

[GotGarlic]

Fritters! http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/...k-zucchini-fritters-with-tzatziki-recipe.html

Once they're shredded, you can freeze them for later.

 

[GotGarlic]

Also frittata or gratin. Use some in soups and stews, rice, and pasta sauces.

 

[Dawgluver]

Thanks, GG. These fritters interest me. I have about 5 pounds of these green squash (not something I'd normally eat.)

 

[Kaneohegirlinaz]

I shared this recipe to Missus DF,
and she makes it all the time and they LOVE it!

Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Pesto - Eat Yourself Skinny

 

[Dawgluver]

I shared this recipe to Missus DF,

and she makes it all the time and they LOVE it!



Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Avocado Pesto - Eat Yourself Skinny

Thanks, K-girl! This interests me as well!

I gave my Zoodle cutter to a GF in Mexico, but I have a couple mandolins that should do the job. Just need to wear The Glove, otherwise there may be a bit of Dawg meat in the dish.

 

[Kaneohegirlinaz]

.. there's always the standby, Zucchini Boats stuffed with leftover tidbits...
cheese, carnitas, carne asada, taco meat, veggies, simple bread stuffing... well, not necessarily all of the above though

 

[Dawgluver]

The zucchini boats I've had are from tiny zucchinis, though I adore them. These are about a pound apiece, and I'm not even sure they're zucchinis. They're green, and some type of squash. I think. They're not meat.

Think I'll give a shot with the almost expired cottage cheese, sliced squash-type things on the mandolin, and lasagna. And fritters. I no longer have one square inch to freeze anything in either freezer.

If it turns out edible, I will post a pic.

 

[Dawgluver]

This interests me:
http://www.chowhound.com/recipes/noodleless-zucchini-lasagna-30280

 

[Aunt Bea]

How about zucchini pickles?

Maybe a test batch, to eat "fresh".

 

[Dawgluver]

How about zucchini pickles?

Maybe a test batch, to eat "fresh".

Wonder if they'd keep their crunch after pickling. Maybe for freezer pickles. Good idea, AB.

 

[GotGarlic]

Zucchini pickles, zucchini butter and more!

http://foodinjars.com/tag/zucchini-pickles/

 

[Dawgluver]

Thanks, GG! I love freezer pickles, and it sounds like these remain crunchy.

 

[Aunt Bea]

Wonder if they'd keep their crunch after pickling. Maybe for freezer pickles. Good idea, AB.

If you want crunch look for a recipe that contains alum in the list of ingredients.

If the squash are getting large then I would slice them lengthwise and make pickle spears, slice off most of the seeds in the center and just pickle the firm flesh and skin.

Good luck!

 

[Dawgluver]

I'm thinking the way I make cuke freezer pickles might work for these too. Kosher salt, let sit for a few hours, drain, rinse. The cukes are always nice and crunchy.

 

[Dawgluver]

Hm. Unidentified squash make decent lasagna.


As usual, I made enough for 8.

I mandolined the remaining two squash, they're salted and will probably become pickles.

 

[GotGarlic]

Looks good! You da

 

[Dawgluver]

Thank ya dear! I didn't roast the slices like the recipe stated, I stuck the slices in a ziplock, salted, shook, ignored them for awhile, then rinsed them.

I told DH the lasagna had to rest for 30 minutes after I took it out of the oven. He ignored me, and carved himself out a serving or two. Since I now have limited freezer space, I'll portion up a couple chunks for the neighbor. It's pretty good, if I do say so myself!

And I used every single snitch of the 3 cut up squash noodle slices, sauce, and cheese mixture! Thankfully I put the 9x13 on a baking sheet as there was some spillage, but it all fit.

 

[Cheryl J]

Mmmm.....that cheesy squashy goodness looks mighty good, Dawg.