Your New Favorite Zucchini Recipe {Thin, Crisp, Irresistible πŸ’―)


Good Morning, Friends.

A few weeks ago, after I shared here that I had made zucchini Scarpaccia and was dissatisfied with its texture, my friend Caroline texted me:

"I'm obsessed with Scarpaccia. Such a good use of all the zucchini. I make a double batch every weekend and snack on it all week. One of my favorite summer recipes."

She sent me a photo...

... and a link to the recipe she uses, noting her changes: she omits the breadcrumbs, uses a sheetpan (as opposed to a 9x13), and bakes it for twice as long.

It sounded promising, so I gave it a go and was so, so happy with the result: it emerged from the oven crisp at the edges but soft and creamy inside.

I have since made it multiple times, and every time, I have had a hard time refraining from eating the entire pan alone. Friends, if I know anything, it's that you're going to love this one. Please let me know when you polish off 2 pounds of zucchini. Alone. In one sitting. Never will I be so proud.

PS: Happy summer! Please don't make it end.


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10 More Zucchini Recipes to Make Right Now

​Contest-Winning Zucchini Bread πŸ₯‡

​Zucchini Tortillas (4-Ingredients, Gluten-Free, Baked)

​Raw Summer Squash Salad (Trust me on this one: salted, slightly softened raw squash, dressed simply with olive oil and fresh lemon juice is irresistible.)

​Summer Squash Spaghetti: A old favorite from Michael Chiarello's Tra Vigne cookbook.

​Zucchini Fritters​

​Zucchini Involtini (A family favorite!)

​SautΓ©ed Summer Squash with Mint, Basil & Pine Nuts​

​Zucchini Parmesan (Great for a crowd!)

​Quick Zucchini SautΓ© (I discovered this a few summers ago and fell in love.)

​Oven-Baked Zucchini Fries from Bread Toast Crumbs:


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