But, we are having fun playing with the different shaped zucchini. People ask me which type of zucchini I use the most, and the answer is always, "whatever is left after market." Lately, that has been the round zucchini. Despite their great taste and fun shape, and because the plants are very prolific right now, we come home with mostly eight-ball, one-ball, and cue-ball zucchini. I think customers are just too afraid to try something new, when the ol' standby zucchini is right there and just as delicious.
You can use round zucchini the same way you use the "normal" zucchini. Shred it and bake bread, muffins, or cookies. Slice it and fry with your favorite spices. Saute it with just about any meat and a tomato-based sauce. Grill it with a little olive oil and top with shredded cheese. You are only limited by your imagination, and maybe your family's taste buds.
For all those who are brave enough to try them but not brave enough to go forward without a map, here are a few recipes specifically for the round zucchini:
Provençal Stuffed Zucchini
Herbed-Stuffed Zucchini
Balsamic Stuffed Round Zucchini
Zucchini Rounds
Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
And, Kalyn's Kitchen lists ten zucchini recipes. If that doesn't get your imagination cooking, nothing will.
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