Vendure al Forno – (Zucchini Lasagna)

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

Verdure al Forno

By Giada DiLaurentiis

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
5 medium zucchini, (about 1 1/2 pounds) sliced lengthwise, 1/4-inch thick
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated mozzarella
1 cup grated fontina
1/4 cup grated Romano
1 cup plain dried bread crumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter

This is a wonderful recipe that I made for a birthday celebration.  Everyone loved it and could not get over that zucchini was used instead of lasagna noodles.  And we all know that zucchini tends to come all at once in the garden so this is a good way to use it up.  Enjoy!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_23031,00.html
Le Creuset 10.75x8.5-in. Glazed Rectangular Deep Dish Baker, White

Le Creuset 10.75×8.5-in. Glazed Rectangular Deep Dish Baker, White

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mini zucchini and goat cheese tarts

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

From epicurious.com

Ingredients

1 refrigerated pie crust (half of 15-ounce package)
2 1/2 pounds 1-inch-diameter zucchini, cut into 1/16- to 1/8-inch-thick rounds
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
2 teaspoons chopped fresh lemon thyme or regular thyme
3 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

These would be a fabulous first course…  

Calphalon 10-in. Classic Nonstick Round Tart Pan

Calphalon 10-in. Classic Nonstick Round Tart Pan

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