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Southwestern Zucchini And Corn Bites With Avocado Ranch
Ingredients For the Zucchini and Corn Bites 2 cups shredded zucchini, squeezed dry (from about 2 medium-sized zucchini) 1 1/4 cup cornmeal 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder…

Crispy Tabasco Zucchini Chips
Ingredients 4 zucchini, sliced thin and evenly 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon original Tabasco sauce Salt, to taste Preheat the oven to 225° F. Line 2 baking sheets with…

Cheesy Garlic Zucchini Bites
Ingredients 2 cups shredded and patted dry zucchini (from about 2 medium-sized zucchini) 1 1/4 cup plain panko bread crumbs 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 large egg 1/2 cup finely chopped green onion 2…

Zucchini, Feta, and Spinach Fritters with Garlic Tzatziki
Ingredients For the Gaelic Tzarziki 1 1/2 cups greek yogurt 4 cloves garlic 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped 2 teaspoons olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons dill Kosher salt, to…

Stewed Okra And Tomatoes
This dish is truly a comfort dish like no other. Just so warm, delicious, and utterly satisfying. And comes together in about 35 minutes! Ingredients 2 Tablespoons quality…

Zucchini Fritters
Ingredients Vegetable oil 1/2 cup milk 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 cup all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 of 1-ounce package ranch-style dip mix 2 cups…

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is a staple in a Hawaiian plate lunch. This classic side dish features elbow macaroni smothered in a mayonnaise dressing with grated carrot and onion.…

Okra and Green Tomato Fritters
Ingredients 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup self-rising cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 pound okra, coarsely chopped 1 large green tomato, diced 1/2 onion, finely diced 1 large egg 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/3 vegetable oil Procedure In a large bowl…

“Crispy” Blistered Okra and Tomatoes
Ingredients 1 lb okra whole 1 cup cherry tomatoes whole 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon fresh mint chopped 1 lime juiced Salt and Pepper to taste Procedure To help avoid slime factor – rinse the pods and dry them thoroughly.…

Smashed Fried Okra
What a revelation! Use a meat mallet to smash okra and create more surface area for crispy-brown goodness. Try this at home. Ingredients 1 pound fresh okra 1…
