Zucchini Fritters

1 lb zucchini, grate and set aside

Mix together into a stiff dough
1 egg slightly beaten
1/2 c parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 c flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/8 to 1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Stirr in zucchini - the liquid from the zucchini will thin out the dough into a runny batter. 

Use immediately.

Heat olive oil in a skillet.   Drop zucchini mixture by about 1/4 cup into the oil and flatten slightly to make a 'pancake'.   Brown until golden on both sides.  Drain on paper towel.

We liked these served with dill dip or ketchup.

Zucchini Frittata

Ingredients:

1 small onion

1/4 tsp sugar

2 Tbsp margarine or butter

3 small zucchini or 1 large

salt and pepper to taste

5 eggs

1/4 tsp thyme

1 tomato

1/2 cup provel cheese

(Other vegetables and cheeses can be used- experiment to find your favorite combination)

Slice the onion into thin rings and sprinkle with the sugar.  Melt the margarine in a medium oven proof skillet, add the onions and cook until carmelized (browned)  The sugar will help them carmelized quicker.

Thinly slice the zucchini - using a mandolin makes this go quickly but watch those finger tips and knuckles.   This is about 4 cups of zucchini.  It will shrink down as it cooks.

Add the zucchini to the skillet and cook until tender and just beginning to brown.  If there is a lot of liquid you may want to drain it  - but a little liquid is fine.

 While the zucchini is cooking, slice the tomato into thin slices.  Set aside.  In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and add the thyme. Preheat broiler and place oven rack 8 inches from heat.

Pour the eggs over the zucchini.  I pushed the zucchini around a little with a spoon to help the egg mixture get throughout the skillet.   Top with the tomato slices.   Place under the broiler for 6 minutes.  Sprinkle the cheese on top and put back under the broiler until the cheese is melted.  Using a knife make a small slit near the middle and check that it is not runny.  It it is cover with foil and return to the oven for a minute or two.

 Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.  It really is tastier if it is not hot.  Can be served cold.

Home-made No-Salt Taco Seasoning

This is from the Make-a-Mix Cookery cookbook that I have had for about 30 years. I modified to make it salt-free.   I had all the items on hand and made 4 'packages' of taco seasoning in no time.

Taco Seasoning Mix  (quantities are for one package - I just measured everything directly into the bags)

2 tsp instant minced onion



1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp corn starch
1/2 tsp crushed dried red pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin

Mix all together in a snack size zip lock bag.  Use within 6 months.

To make taco meat, brown 1 lb ground beef , drain well.   Add 1 package taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water.   Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.