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My Grandma passed away at the age of 94. She was a wonderful cook and I was lucky enough to inherit her recipes. Many date back to the 1940s and 50s. Grandma prepared them in a charming country kitchen with no running water and most of her produce came from her garden, not from the grocery store. These are made-from-scratch recipes. I wish I had spent more time with her in the kitchen and . . . I wish I had spent more time with her for so many other reasons.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Savory Zucchini Muffins

The end of the summer garden has produced far more zucchini than anyone can possible use.  Grandma found a creative way to use up some of the extra zucchini by using it as a healthy ingredient in muffins.  These are delicious and are sure to become a family favorite.  They're easy too!

1 1/4 cups flour
2 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp Italian Herb Seasoning or dried Thyme

1 cup shredded zucchini (1 medium sized zucchini)

1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg

Combine all of the dry ingredients and stir to mix.  Add your liquid ingredients one at a time and then mix just until all ingredients are combined.  Stir in the zucchini and gently stir.

Spoon into 12 muffin cups (fill about 1/2 full).  Sprinkle with a dusting of grated Parmesan Cheese.  Bake @ 425 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes.

Don't let the sugar fool you - these are not sweet muffins.  They are a perfect compliment to a soup dinner -- Tomato Soup, Potato Soup, Corn Chowder, or Beef Stew.


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