My parents have an abundance of Zucchini in their garden. Mom and I were trying to think of something other than Zucchini Nut Bread or Stir Fry type recipes that we could use it for. SO, when we were at their house the week after 4th of July mom helped everyone out.
She found 4 recipes for Zucchini all used in different ways. The last Saturday night we were there, supper was a meat, corn, and 4 Zucchini dishes. That is right, we made them all in one afternoon for one meal and made all the grown ups try every one of them and tell us what they thought.
Hopefully Mom, Dad, and Chris will comment with their thoughts since I can not remember exactly what everyone rated them but here are mine.
Stuffed Zucchini - I rated it a 2 out of 10 because of the strong tomato taste and it was a little dry. This may not have been the recipe's fault, though. It may have been the cook's. We may try it again.
Zucchini Macaroni Casserole - I rated this a 7 out of 10 I think. It was yummy and Hannah liked it. It made you feel like you were eating healthy mac and cheese! I did put a little too much cheese in it, so that might have been why I liked it so much! :-)
Baked Zucchini - I rated this a 5 out of 10 that night. However, I have tried this one again and I believe I would now rate it a 9 out of 10. That night we did not get it all the way cooked, I know now, and I think it was a little too much on the oregano.
Baked Zucchini Squares - I rated this a 9 out of 10. This was SO SO good. We had decided this one was the one we would skip if time did not allow us to make them all. I thought it looked the most unappetizing. I was so so wrong. I think we all thought this was the best. It is AWESOME!
Let me tell you - that was a fun supper! I hope you can use some of these wonderful recipes, if you are looking for something a little different for all the zucchini you are growing!
From the bridge we had to cross outside our hotel room.
From Navy Pier's Ferris Wheel.
From the 96th floor of the John Hancock building.
(Check out the picture below. All the way to the left is the Ferris Wheel I mentioned before!)
... Chicago has a big beautiful bean that you can walk up to and see the reflection of the city in?
... Chicago has the biggest yoga class ever going on at their amphitheater?
... I love whatever this is and it was everywhere in Chicago? 
... I was so so happy to go up north and be able to be around palm trees? This is in Chicago's crystal garden! I wonder if I could have one of these in the back yard?
... The public transportation train is above the road instead of under it? Very Loud!
I am sure all you very well traveled folks already knew all this. However, Chris and I - we did not!
Last week I realized that I am SO not artsy enough to watch So You Think You Can Dance. Really. I am sorry but all the "dances" that everyone seemed to like so much I just crinkled my nose at and said "HUH? What?". Really.
Under the Radar was great! I really like the Sisterhood series. They are always a fun read and this one had a small spin on it which was great.
My hubby did the grocery shopping this week and we spent $45.99.
Next up, on Chris' birthday we got to play golf with some great friends while Maw Maw and Poppa Bob took care of the kids! We played golf at....
Brandywine Bay Golf Club!
It was LOTS of fun. Even if we did have to hurry along because we were holding people up being too slow and we wanted to make it to supper on time. It had been way too long since I have had a chance to watch Chris play golf. I love love watching Chris play golf.
Next, we went to Chris' family's beach house and on Tuesday we headed out to beautiful sand and ocean.
We made our traditional week long trip to NC to see family the week after the 4th of July. It was lots and lots of fun.
My parents have an abundance of Zucchini in their garden. Mom and I were trying to think of something other than Zucchini Nut Bread or Stir Fry type recipes that we could use it for. SO, when we were at their house the week after 4th of July mom helped everyone out.
At the congregation where we worship we have Children's Bible Hour on Sunday nights for children ages 3 to 7. It is like another bible class for them.
