Valarie Russell on August 6th, 2012

Several years ago when we first started at the New Albany Farmer’s Market we had some one come and ask for the biggest zucchini we had.  The ones we had were actually not BIG enough for him, he asked us to bring the over-grown ones we would be throwing out.  So for the entire season [...]

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Valarie Russell on July 30th, 2012

This is a recipe that my niece, Amanda from Seattle, fixed this weekend and passed on to us. I decided to fix it this evening since we have an abundance of zucchini and always need a new recipe to use some of it up. It was wonderful, I wanted to share it with all of you. Hope you enjoy [...]

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Valarie Russell on May 3rd, 2012

I love Cinco de Mayo for its festive bright colors, celebratory spirit and…food. It reminds me a bit of the Fourth of July but the fireworks are reserved for the backyard grill or fire pit! This salute to Mexican heritage and pride is celebrated throughout the U.S. as well as regionally in Mexico and is [...]

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Valarie Russell on September 21st, 2011

Cilantro Chile Sauce 2 large cloves garlic 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 small bunch cilantro 1 green (serrano) chile, seeds removed 2 pinches ground cumin a couple pinches of salt Frittata 6 large eggs 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small red onion, chopped 3 small potatoes, very [...]

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Valarie Russell on April 7th, 2011

This is a terrific recipe that a patron of the New Albany Farmer’s Market gave to me several years ago.  Lynn, used to stop by and purchase the largest zucchini that we had available. One day I asked what she used all of them for, she told me she took the home to Terre Haute (Indiana) [...]

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Valarie Russell on September 15th, 2010

Another solution for all that extra zucchini that is still available…these rustic cakes make a wonderful side dish. Ingredients:   1 cup zucchini ~ shredded 1/4 cup bread crumbs 2 green onions ~ chopped 1 egg 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley ~ minced 1 Tbsp. fresh dill ~ minced 1 garlic clove  ~ minced 1/4 cup  [...]

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Valarie Russell on September 15th, 2010

Excess summer bounty is perfect for this outstanding simple pizza. Grilling the veggies first brings out their wonderful flavors. I also like to add some black olives and pine nuts before adding the cheese. Ingredients: 8 small fresh mushrooms ~ halved 1 small zucchini ~ cut into 1/4 in. slices 1 each small sweet red [...]

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Valarie Russell on September 15th, 2010

3/4 c. margarine 1 c. brown sugar, packed 1 c. white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. grated zucchini 1 3/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 c. coconut 3/4 c. dates 3/4 c. raisins Beat the margarine, sugars, eggs and vanilla until creamy. Stir in zucchini. Mix [...]

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Valarie Russell on September 9th, 2010

This is a great recipe I tried when my mom and I went to Rome a few years ago.  We got the recipe from a little restaurant we stopped at on the way to the Trevi Fountain (that was a wonderful trip).   I brought the recipe home with me because Kenny loves fritters, he is always [...]

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Valarie Russell on September 9th, 2010

Poor Man’s Crab Cakes  Ingredients:    2 c. grated zucchini squash 1 c. flavored bread crumbs 1 egg 1 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. Old Bay  Mix all ingredients together.  Shape into crab cakes or balls for appetizers.  Fry until golden brown.  These freeze real good. These are terrific.  I have made them several times and [...]

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