In Greek: μακαρόνια με κολοκυθάκια και λιαστές ντομάτες, pronounced mah-kah-ROHN-yah me koh-loh-kee-THAHK-yah kay lee-yahs-TES doh-MAH-tes This recipe calls for sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil. The pasta sauce in this dish is a delicious combination of zucchini, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, and white wine with cream. A little sautéeing, a little boiling, and the dish is ready. […]

These zucchini fritters called kolokithokeftethes (koh-loh-kee-thoh-kef-TEH- thes) are a tasty addition to any meze table. Try them as a vegetarian alternative to meatballs or top them with a fresh tzatziki sauce and you just may decide to make them the main meal. Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: Approximately 25-30 fritters Ingredients: 2 1/4 lbs.(1 kilo) zucchini […]

In Greek: κολοκυθάκια τηγανητά, pronounced koh-loh-kee-THAHK-yah tee-ghah-nee-TAH The key to great crispy zucchini is to slice thinly and fry at high heat so the zucchini has time to cook but not absorb a lot of oil. Use a cheese slicer, mandoline, or long-bladed knife to get uniformly thin slices. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes […]

In Greek: πατάτες με κολοκυθάκια, pronounced pah-TAH-tes meh koh-loh-kee-THAHK-yah Depending on your preference, this simple recipe is great as a meatless one-pot main dish, or as a side dish. The thinner the slices, the prettier it looks. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Ingredients: 4 medium-small potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 2 medium […]

In Greek: φασολάκια με κολοκυθάκια, pronounced fah-so-LAHK-yah meh koh-loh-kee-THAHK-yah This recipe combines simple tastes to create a delicious side dish or meatless main dish. Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 pound of fresh green beans (string, pole, snap) 3/4 pound of small zucchini 1 medium onion, diced 1 large tomato, puréeed 1/3 […]

In Greek: χόρτα με κολοκυθάκια, pronounced HOR-tah meh koh-loh-kee-THAHK-yah Care is required when cooking two vegetables together to make sure the tastes complement each other. Always add the leafy greens well after the zucchini since they require different cooking times. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: 2 pounds of tender chicory greens, dandelion greens, […]

Ingredients: 30-35 zucchini flowers 1 cup of rice 1 cup of ripped chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup of corn oil 2 cups of hot water 1 onion finely chopped 2-3 tbsp of olive oil 2 tbsp of lemon juice 1/4 tsp of dry mint Salt and pepper to taste Method: Cut off the inside stems of […]

In Greek: στραπατσάδα, pronounced strah-paht-SAH-thah The word strapatsatha is used for all types of scrambled eggs, and this combination of zucchini and tomato is a wonderful combination of tastes. Serve for breakfast, brunch, and a light meal. Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 3 pounds of small zucchini 3/4 pounds of ripe tomatoes, puréed 5 eggs 1/2 cup […]

In Greek, this is very long, but the Greek word for omelet is ομελέτα (say: oh- meh-LET-tah). Homemade omelets are large affairs, and this is no exception. It has a lot of veggies and three eggs, and although the recipe is for two, it could work for three. Although you may prefer zucchini less cooked, […]

In Greek: ομελέτα με κολοκυθάκια (pronounced oh-meh-LEH-tah meh koh-loh-kee-THAHK-yah) This is a brunch, lunch or dinner omelet, traditionally served in summer as a light main dish, but it works any time of the year when zucchini is available. The tastes of zucchini, olive oil, and egg are a perfect fit. The recipe is flexible, but […]