Zucchini and Eggplant Salad

3 medium zucchini1 eggplant, peeled into strips1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 small garlic cloves finely chopped2 tablespoons chopped parsley¼ teaspoons salt or to taste Cut the zucchini and eggplant into thin strips. Place them in a colander and sprinkle salt all over to help drain liquid from them. Pat dry with paper towels. Heat up a large, non-stick griddle or pan on …

Parmigiana di Zucchini

3 or 4 firm zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick 1 ½ tablespoon sea salt 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil2 pounds of your favorite tomato sauce (or my simple tomato sauce recipe from my eggplant parmigiana here)1/2 cup asiago cheese, grated1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, grated1 pound low-moisture mozzarella, shredded To prepare the zucchini, sprinkle eggplants all over …

Mini Baked Frittata with Zucchini and ricotta

3 eggs9 ounces ricotta1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano3 zucchini (about 1 1/2 cup grated and strained)1/2 cup flour Oil a cupcake pan and add a piece of parchment paper on each cupcake holder. Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl and add the ricotta. Whisk everything together …

Crostata di Zucchini (Zucchini Tart)

To make the pasta frolla dough Flour1 1/2 cupsSugar1/4 cupSalt1/2 teaspoonBaking powder1/2 teaspoonButter, unsalted6 tablespoons, cut into 4 piecesEggs1 large, beaten Combine dry ingredients in bowl of food processor and pulse several times to mix. Distribute the pieces of butter evenly over dry ingredients in work bowl. Pulse until very finely powdered. Add beaten eggs and continue …