Tag: Zucchini

The Best Shrimp and Zucchini Quinoa Salad

This was a great light recipe that surprisingly even my boys loved. You can make it ahead and eat it cold or at room temp. Quinoa is light, gluten free, low GI and high in protein compared to other grains (although it is actually a seed). The dressing is versatile and can be used for any kind of… Read More

Bucatini with Zucchini and Flowers

Zucchini flowers or blossoms, when you can find them, are such a treat. They give a delicate, subtly sweet taste to your dishes. If you don’t have any, just make with zucchini for a dish that’s loved by kids and adults. … Read More

Healthy-er Chocolate Zucchini Banana Muffins 

Can I even say that? Well there’s no dairy, no oil or butter and less sugar due to the sweetness of the bananas… So I guess they’re not too bad. Plus it took more time to find my muffin tin than it did to whip these up. Too easy.  Recipe for 12 muffins (even though… Read More

Zucchini Flowers Stuffed with Bocconcini and Basil Leaf

I’m obsessed with zucchini flowers. They bring such a beautiful sweet taste to any dish and look so pretty. Needless to say, zucchini or squash flowers are edible and this recipe brings me back to my days in Italy… Makes about 12. 12 zucchini flowers, if you pick them yourself, get them in the morning when… Read More

Vegan Zucchini Brownies

These treats are eggless and dairy free and definitely a favourite.  This recipe isn’t very sweet…for more sweetness you can put 1/2 cup chopped bakers chocolate or chocolate chips. I didn’t ? I also tried adoing a ripe banana to the mixture for extra sweetness and moisture. 2 cups flour 1/2 cup unsweetened good quality cocoa powder… Read More