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Baked Zucchini Sticks and Sweet Onion Dip: that bloomin' zucchini! Today, class, it being late July and all, we’re going to examine our zucchini facts: •Zucchini is always at the end of any A-to-Z food list; •Zucchini and fruitcake are the undeserving targets of many a joke; •The zucchini plant literally grows like a weed, making it absolutely ubiquitous in vegetable gardens across America; •And for that reason, enterprising cooks have discovered ways to turn it into muffins, and cake, and pancakes, and… Baked Zucchini Sticks. You know that onion appetizer that came into bloom back in the late ’80s? Outback Steakhouse claims it invented the “Bloomin’ Onion” back in 1988, and it wasn’t long before quasi-fast food restaurants adopted it as the hottest appetizer since artichoke dip baked in a bread bowl.

These zucchini sticks, with their melty-soft interior and crisp crust, are reminiscent of those onions – and equally addictive, especially when served with their special onion-mustard dip. Ready to go beyond muffins, bread, kebabs, and frittata? Warning! 10 Zucchini Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind. Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Gouda Cheese Sauce. This morning I was looking at my home page and I realized that there is a lot of orange sweet potato and pumpkin going on. Considering the time of year I think it is very fitting. Maybe I should go red and green when Christmas comes around?

Got any green and red recipes that I can try out for Christmas? In keeping with the autumn orange theme I got the idea to try a sweet potato gnocchi covered in gouda cheese sauce. The idea was to do it in a stovetop mac and cheese kind of style. I have never made a potato gnocchi before. First and most important you need 1 pound of sweet potato. In the photos I as preparing a double recipe so that is why you see so many potatoes. Pierce the potatoes with a fork. Microwave the potato for 5-6 minutes on each side, until tender. Slice the potatoes in half and let cool. Scoop out the flesh of the potatoes and mash, you need 1 1/2 cups of mashed potato. Add Parmesan cheese, brown sugar, 1 teaspoons salt, and nutmeg; mash to blend. You have made a roux! Gnocchi. Gnocchi with Porcini Mushrooms – Italian Recipe | Chef dePaprika Gnocchi with Porcini Mushrooms – Italian Recipe | Foodie blog with a dash of … Paprika. 2012/03/08 by Varga László Ingredients (2 persons): 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil2 tablespoons butter500 g porcini (boletus) mushrooms, you can use also other wild types of mushrooms2 green onions3 garlic cloves4 tablespoons red winewater3-4 tablespoons sour cream1 teaspoon chopped thymesalt and pepper500 g fresh gnocchi6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preparation method: Chop the green onions and garlic.

In a large pan, heat the olive oil and butter.Add the mushrooms, garlic and green onions and cook over high heat, stir from time to time, until browned, about 10 minutes. Add the wine and cook until evaporated. Add some water, cream and thyme, season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil. No comments yet. Autumn Potato Gratin Recipe : Rachael Ray.