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August 29, 2007

Mom's Imitation Crab Cakes a.k.a. Zucchini Latkes

Recipe from GillianIvy



Now these are one of my favorites. They aren't crab cakes at all. Instead, it's zucchini. Gives it the right texture and a great vegetarian dish. Well, except that there's eggs, so it's not a vegan dish. I tried making some recently, but forgot to pat the grated zucchini dry, so they were kinda soggy. So don't forget to do that.

  • 1 large Grated Zucchini (patted dry)
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 cu. Bread Crumbs (I like to use Progresso Italian Seasoned), or more to desired consistency
  • 1 tbsp. (or more, season to taste) Old Bay Seasoning (or other seafood spice)

    In a large bowl combine all ingredients and make into patties. Fry 'em up. Simple as that. And very yummy. You can deep fry, pan fry or put them in the oven with oil on top. The least fatty way might be to bake with non-stick spray, but who wants least fatty? Serve with your favorite seafood sauce, I like to use ketchup.

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    August 25, 2007

    Michael Rosse's Zucchini Fritters

    Recipe from GillianIvy




    I received this recipe as a comment from Moria's friend Michael Rosse. Thanks Michael! Can't wait to try it.




    "I've got zucchini growing like crazy in my garden right now. I get so much I give alot of it away. I can't wait to make this recipe.

    Here's my favorite thing to make with Zucchini- it is Indian and it is addictive as hell. I think the FDA may need to ban Turmeric, because the stuff is like crack (that is, if crack were actually really GOOD for you)." --Michael Rosse


    Zucchini Fritters
    from Madhur Jaffrey's "World of Middle East Vegetarian Cookbook"

    For the fritters:

  • 3 medium sized zucchini (1 to 1-1/4lbs.)
  • 1 Green chili (or to taste- I add 4)
  • 3 tbsp. minced onion
  • 1 tbsp. ground fresh ginger
  • 2 tbsp. miced Chinese parsley
  • ½ cup chickpea flour
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying (I mix smoked olive oil with peanut oil-it's goood)

    for the sauce:

  • 5 tbsp. vegetable oil from frying
  • 1 cup juice squeezed from grated zucchini
  • 2 medium onions, very finely minced
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric (I use considerably more, however)
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. ground coriander
  • ½ pound tomatoes, finely minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp. garam masala
  • ¼ 1/3 tsp. salt

    Wash, trim and grate the zucchini into a bowl and add salt, set aside for 1/2 hr. Squeeze the water out of the zucchini by pressing between your palms. save the water for the sauce. add chili, ginger, onion, parsley and chickpea flour, mix real good and roll into patties or balls (like falafel). You should have 16 of them. In a sizable frying pan, fill up to about 1 1/4 in. with cooking oil. gently drop each fritter in and cook until golden brown ( I turn them 15 mins. until very crispy, then dry them on a paper towel )

    Use 5 tbsp of the oil used for cooking to make the sauce. Use a 10 inch skillet or pan over med. flame. throw in onions, cook 7-8 mins., then throw in everything else gradually, from the juice, to the tomatoes, the spices and the fritters themselves. serve immediately.

    Thanks Michael for sharing! :D

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    Great Grandma Pat's Zucchini Bread

    Recipe from GillianIvy



    This recipe belongs to Chase's Great Grandmother, Pat Clinton. Also known as Grandma "Grape". As I have become a part of her family, she has shared this recipe with me to pass on to my family. Chase has just started eating this for breakfast (little tiny pieces at a time). He absolutely loves it. He uses his little pincer grasp to feed himself little chunks of this sweet bread.

    Preheat oven to 325° and grease 2 loaf pans. Use cooking spray for low fat.
    In a large bowl mix together the following:

  • 3 cu. Flour (wheat or white)
  • 1 tsp. Baking Soda
  • ¼ tsp. Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Cinnamon

    Set bowl aside. In another bowl, mix the following ingredients:

  • 3 Eggs (beaten)
  • 2 cu. Sugar
  • 1 cu. Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla
  • 2 cu. Finely Grated Zucchini (or any squash family)
  • 1 cu. Chopped Nuts, Raisins, or Cranberries (optional)

    Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, beat for 2 minutes. Pour mixture into two greased loaf pans. Cook at 325° for 50 to 55 minutes. Inserted toothpick or knofe should come out clean.

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