One of my favorite parts of summer in Massachusetts is all the awesome local produce that is in season. When some ginormous home-grown zucchinis came my way I cooked them about 7 different ways.
This is one of my favorites!
Zucchini Cakes:
1 egg
1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 small zucchini)
1/4 of a medium sized onion, grated
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup shredded cheddar (I used a 4 cheese blend I had in the fridge)
2 tablespoons grated parmesan
a few sprigs of fresh parsley, finely chopped
Spray a cooking sheet with nonstick spray (have you tried Pam’s olive oil version? That’s what I use all the time now. It doesn’t leave a funky aftertaste.) Preheat oven to 400 degrees f.
Whisk egg and then mix in the remaining ingredients. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, create 1″ balls of the mixture on the prepared cookie sheet, spread an inch or so apart. Press down the balls into disks with the back of a measuring cup. Bake cakes for 10 minutes, then flip so they brown evenly on both sides, and continue baking for another 5-8 minutes until golden.
Spicy Mayo:
3/4 c mayonnaise
1 T fresh lemon juice
1 t Old Bay seasoning
1/4 hot sauce (we’re addicted to Sriracha!!)
{This spicy mayo is the same one I use on Andouille Beef Burgers from Bon Appetit – our all time favorite burgers!!! Give them a try this summer!}
Serve zucchini cakes warm with spicy mayo on the side for dipping. Try not to eat them all yourself before serving 🙂
Okay – now for the secret recipe – come in close so I can whisper it and DON’T TELL MY KIDS, okay???? With my summer zucchini bounty I also made this
-and didn’t tell the munchkins about the secret ingredient (they are under the impression that zucchini is gross). The shredded zucchini is not even the least bit identifiable in the baked bread and my kids thought I was a rockstar mom (for all of five minutes, but whatever!)
I’m not claiming it’s healthy or anything, just because it has zucchini in it, but it IS incredibly MOIST, CHOCOLATEY AND DELECTABLE!!!!!! If you have bushels of zucchini from summer gardens, you MUST make this!!! Everyone was saying – “What’s the special occasion Mom?”, and to each other “Why is mom being so nice? Why’d she make us a cake??” (hee hee hee)
There you go – savory and sweet – are you ready to get your zucchini on now???
Have a wonderful week, my lovelies!!
Jenny says
Yum, yum, YUM! I am loving the summer produce right now and can't wait to try both of these recipes! My kids love chocolate zucchini muffins, and I'm going to have to give your recipe a try. I can tell you right now, my husband will love the zucchini cakes. Now if only my zucchini would grow a little faster!
Where did you get the spike ball thingy? My kids need some new activities, and I think this would be right up their alley!
Bethany [at] Powell Brower Home says
oooooh im excited to see the stair runner find its home. where did you find it? looks nice!
pam {simple details} says
Glad to see you're taking full advantage and fitting in lots of summer fun!! The zucchini cakes look delish! Dying to see that runner on your stairs, and any girl who can do all those board and batten angles can lay down a runner! 🙂
Val says
Zucchini cakes sound so dreamy!! Loving your Summer fun days.
Kimberly Lemmon says
My mouth is actually watering. Love the runner – don't be scared!!
Susan Maclean says
Missed you last week! Those little zuchini cakes look good enough to eat…… Must do them!
Kelly @ View Along the Way says
We've been trying to do a better job of unplugging and it sure is easier to get stuff done. Sounds like you had a great break. Those zucchini cakes sound aMAZing!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
looks like you all are having loads of summer fun! and those zucchini cakes look delicious!
Linda {Calling it Home} says
Hi Lisa, that ball game looks like it takes a lot of coordination. I need to make that zucchini recipe and it must be a Bostonian thing because my husband is also hooked on Sriracha sauce, too. Good luck with that runner. It's beautiful.
Adelina Priddis says
I guess I know where some of my zucchini is going! It looks like you're having a a wonderful summer