Summer Fest: Zucchini Appetizers

Love the idea of the spears and wrapping them up in prosciutto! I’m late joining the party but here’s my contribution to the fun… Ice Box Pickles and Zucchini Ribbons in a Hazelnut butter sauce. http://itsthewayshe.blogspot.com/2010/08/encouraged-me-to-share-summerfest-2010.html

Posted: 2 Aug 2010 05:08:13 GMT ReplyFlag

The mango sauce sounds delectable! At Green Thumb Geeks, Emily just put up a great, simple recipe for this week’s theme: Cucumber, Tomato, and Red Onion Salad: http://www.greenthumbgeeks.com/2010/07/recipe-cucumber-tomato-and-red-onion-salad/ Also, we have a recipe for Bread and Butter pickles from a few weeks back that any pickle-lover would enjoy: http://www.greenthumbgeeks.com/2010/07/recipe-bread-and-butter-pickles/ Finally, there's our take on grilled zucchini and summer squash: http://www.greenthumbgeeks.com/2010/07/recipe-grilled-zucchini-or-summer-squash/ Thanks for putting this together!

Posted: 2 Aug 2010 00:48:22 GMT ReplyFlag

wow, loving the mango sauce already! and the procscuitto is always an added bonus. thankyou!

Posted: 31 Jul 2010 04:18:39 GMT ReplyFlag

Great crispy zucchini! Here is my contribution to Summer Fest. Zucchini Feta Cheese Chopped Salad recipe http://su.pr/5sOnjA twitter: @MarlaMeridith Have a delicious weekend!

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 21:30:06 GMT ReplyFlag

Really, this is quite a party... And I'm making a beeline for your apps! Thanks for getting this all together...

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 13:46:53 GMT ReplyFlag

First-time Summer Fest participant! My mother-in-law's 'hamburger soup,' which calls for 2 large (or 3 small) zukes, has been a lifesaver as of late. I'm a first-time gardener, and can't keep up with all the zukes popping out of our two plants. Guess that's a good problem to have! The soup is delicious, ridiculously easy to make and full of nutritious veggies: http://www.farmwithaview.com/hamburger-soup/

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 05:04:22 GMT ReplyFlag

Prosciutto and fried zucchini? Sign me up! Here's a different take on baking with zucchini—streusel topped coffee cake! So glad to join in this year’s SummerFest. http://su.pr/1Lhonk

Posted: 30 Jul 2010 01:14:44 GMT ReplyFlag

My friend and I had a Zucchini swap, Curried Zucchini Bread for Paula Deen’s Chocolate Chip Zucchini bread. We both enjoyed our swap. http://purplecook.blogspot.com/2010/07/zucchini-trade-curried-zucchini-soup.html

Posted: 29 Jul 2010 10:17:36 GMT ReplyFlag

Looking forward to seeing all the zucchini recipes! This is my contribution to the Summer Fest. http://bibberche.com/2010/07/stuffed-zucchini/

Posted: 29 Jul 2010 06:42:02 GMT ReplyFlag

Those all sound great, but I'm really curious about Ellie Krieger's Zucchini Parmesan Crisps! I never considered breading and baking zucchini instead of frying it. I have nothing against frying, but I always love a new twist to a classic recipe! I was a little late to the party today, but here's my Summer Fest contribution: Grilled Zucchini with Lemon and Olive Oil - http://pinchmysalt.com/2010/07/28/summer-fest-grilled-zucchini-with-lemon-and-olive-oil/

Posted: 29 Jul 2010 03:40:02 GMT ReplyFlag

I'm so excited about SummerFest! My zucchini's are going crazy so I've been constantly working on new recipes for them these past few weeks! This year, my favorites include: Garlic Ginger Zucchini Pickles http://heartlandrenaissance.com/2010/07/garlic-ginger-zucchini-pickles/ Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chunks & Ginger http://heartlandrenaissance.com/2010/07/whole-wheat-zucchini-bread-with-chocolate-chunks-and-ginger/ Southwestern Garden Succotash (which actually features a number of garden vegetables coming up on the SummerFest line-up) http://heartlandrenaissance.com/2010/07/southwestern-garden-succotash/ and, from a previous post, my favorite lentil salad which is best with fresh cucumbers and basil from the garden http://heartlandrenaissance.com/2008/01/super-fresh-and-tasty-lentil-salad/ Can't wait to peruse the other recipes! I'm going to be eating our zucchini for weeks! Best, Sarah http://twitter.com/HeartlandSarah

Posted: 29 Jul 2010 03:37:17 GMT ReplyFlag

Just found out about Summer Fest 2010, and I think its a wonderful way to share recipes and celebrate the harvest season!! Looking forward to participating through my own blog in the coming weeks, but here's a recipe I posted 7/24 for Grilled Cheese and Zucchini Sandwiches: http://chasingcrumbs.blogspot.com/2010/07/easy-for-everyday-grilled-cheese-and.html

Posted: 28 Jul 2010 22:33:28 GMT ReplyFlag

Yum!! I made a cucumber salad with garlicky yogurt and dill - http://boodely.com/2010/07/28/cukes/

Posted: 28 Jul 2010 21:16:05 GMT ReplyFlag

Check out my post on Zucchini Pasta with Chicken...my favorite summer dinner! http://thepolymathchronicles.blogspot.com/2010/06/feasting-friday-zucchini-pasta-with.html

Posted: 28 Jul 2010 20:06:27 GMT ReplyFlag

Love THIS. Zucchini 2-ways. Bought prosciutto-cut country ham at the tailgate today and am trying this. My Summer Fest 2010 is this link to a recent post where I finally worked up a recipe for the Cucumber Wasabi Soup folks have been hounding me for for years. A summer orgy of cucumber and cultured dairy! http://www.larkcrafts.com/uncategorized/cbs-cucumber-wasabi-soup/

Posted: 28 Jul 2010 19:05:37 GMT ReplyFlag

I love making and eating zucchini fritti, but adding some prosciutto to the next batch. Try some Chilled Zucchini Soup, a great summer soup for summerfest http://dejavucook.wordpress.com/2010/06/15/chilled-zucchini-soup

Posted: 28 Jul 2010 18:59:16 GMT ReplyFlag

I didn't get to plant zucchini this year because my deck construction coincided with planting season. But now I happily find myself on the receiving end of zucchinis grown in friends' gardens. What fun. I have fresh zucchini to make my favorite zucchini bread. I've used this recipe for years. I've tried others, but always come back to this Wisconsin farm-woman's recipe. Here's a link to the recipe and a story about garden-giving reciprocity. http://food-fun.wisconsinfood.com/edible_antics/2008/09/food-fun---givi.html

Posted: 28 Jul 2010 18:53:46 GMT ReplyFlag

Excited to join the fray this year! Just posted my tangy Wilted Cucumber & Radish Salad: http://onehungrymama.com/2010/07/recipe-summer-fest-wednesday-wilted-cucumber-radish-salad/#more-6856 can’t wait to follow all these links!

Posted: 28 Jul 2010 18:46:40 GMT ReplyFlag

Wow, summerfest sounds like fun! I am excited to get a lot of new ideas and share some of my own. I’m a newbie blogger but really enjoying it so far! Please check out my Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread: http://urbanrecipe.com/2010/07/chocolate-chip-zucchini-bread/

Posted: 28 Jul 2010 17:21:06 GMT ReplyFlag

Garden party appetizers--ZOOOOOOKS! Love anything with prosciutto. Too much. #summerfood

Posted: 28 Jul 2010 14:26:31 GMT ReplyFlag

am excited to be participating in the summer fest! your ideas look very Italian!!! will try them here in tuscany! I did some fried blossoms-- http://divinacucina.blogspot.com/2010/07/summer-fest-2010-lets-party-cukes-and.html and some other recipes. Nice to 'meet' you!

Posted: 28 Jul 2010 13:18:02 GMT ReplyFlag

Great ideas, all! Last weekend, I made wonderful super thin zucchini chips (like potato chips, but dredged in flour ever so lightly before frying) and they were a big hit. Today, though, I'm all about a delish bread pudding perfect for using up loads of zucchini (or crookneck squash)...and as usual, highlighting a funny vintage recipe from my collection of Ladies Auxiliary cookbooks. Check out my contribution here...so happy to be SummerFest -ing with you!

Posted: 28 Jul 2010 11:53:00 GMT ReplyFlag

Love the idea of wrapping them in prosciutto! Idea for a mid summer dinner out! As requested, let's start cross commenting and visiting blogs! This is my post, a quinoa tart with raw baby zucchini and sun dried tomatoes! http://en.julskitchen.com/vegetariano/gluten-free-summer-fest-quinoa-tart

Posted: 28 Jul 2010 07:37:09 GMT ReplyFlag