Summer squashes seem to always
bring forth many
fruits of light labor..
And the feast of harvest,
the first fruits of thy labours,
which thou hast sown in the field:
and the feast of in gathering,
Exodus 23:16
I threw these together and
thought it worth to share..
Baked Chedder Zucchini Melt
2 medium (if you have one of each)
zucchini and/or yellow summer squash
thinly sliced
(enough to cover in a healthy layer of a lasagna pan)
one box (thawed and squeeze and drained)
frozen chopped spinach
one bag mixed mex-style frozen corn and black bean
( canned corn and black beans drained work well too)
Dice one small sweet onion,
and red, yellow and green pepper to taste
1/2 of a stick of butter sliced and cubed
one cup of grated sharp cheddar cheese
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in a separate bowl beat together
4 large farm fresh eggs with 1 Tbs of milk
a dash of pepper and your favorite seasonings
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line the bottom of a lasagna (cake) pan
with the veggies (and diced)
arrange squash slices and butter cubes
over top of the veggies
pour
egg mixture over the vegetables
sprinkle on cheese
and bake at 350 for approximately 20-30 mins
(until cheese is browned)
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Gluten Free Zucchini Burgers
(this can also be made with non-gluten free
ingredients with great success)
grate 1 large (about 2 cups) zucchini
and 1 carrot in a bowl
add
1 onion diced small
one cup cooked rice
1/2 cup GF rolled oats
1/4 cup GF flour
1/2 cup GF seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Italian style
shake cheese
1 large egg
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Fold together and shape in patties
Best done in a cast iron pan on a med high setting
brown each side without turning but only once.
Delicious served with fresh salad
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Linnie's Refreshing Summer Sweet Corn Dish
Linnie's Summer Sweet Corn Dish
(with fresh Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Cucumbers)
1 can crispy corn (partially drained)
1/2 can chick peas (partially drained)
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup natural cane sugar
Dice
2 stalks celery
1 whole red pepper
" green pepper
1 thin cucumber
1 thin zucchini
2 tomatoes (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
basil
celery seed
Jane's Krazy Salt
Dice fresh veggies and add to
canned veggies in a glass bowl
add cider vinegar (do not stir)
sprinkle seasonings and sugar on top and let sit for an hour.
Mix, cover and refrigerate over night before serving.
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Mama Mousiekin was thrilled to discover..
...tiny mouse sized zucchini for her own family!!
she plans to try the receipts on her
cook stove

Do You Know JESUS?
Zucchini Relish and Pickles:
6 cups grated (or thinly sliced) zucchini
1 large thinly chopped onion
1 1/4 cups of pickling salt
(syrup)
2 cups cider (braggs) vinegar
1 and 1/3 cup honey or (1 cup sugar)
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon of celery seeds
Put the grated zucchini with the chopped onion in a large bowl
and then sprinkle the salt over the mixture evenly
cover with a clean towel and let stand between 4 and 5 hrs
meanwhile start the syrup by boiling the vinegar,
the honey and spices together for about 5 mins
(in a pot that will fit the zucchini mix)
remove from heat and set aside
After the zucchini mixture has been in the salt brine
for about 4 hrs drain in a colander and press a bit
so it is well drained
add this mix to the syrup mix and bring to a boil
and then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 mins
pack the relish into CLEAN canning jars
(pints are best)
fill to 1/2 half inch from the top and cap/seal
the canning jars and set then in a rack
into a boiling water bath canner
then
process according to standard USDA guidlines
(around 10 mins)





