FREEZING ZUCCHINI 2 Ways | Garden Harvest

[@Sanderly1820]

Sorry for the novel, I've been a chef for 26yrs and I live in Cornwall UK here's some of the things I do with them in our resturant Pick the courgettes when they’re young and tasty, 10-12.5cm (4-5in) long. they can be eaten raw, either shaved into ribbons or finely sliced into a salad - they’re delicious dressed simply with chilli, chopped mint, lemon and extra virgin olive oil. You can sauté, roast, grill or barbecue courgettes, or add them to cakes for a sweet treat. Larger courgettes can be stuffed.once they start getting on the big side, they need to gave the pith removed before cooking, this is what makes courgetts soggy and on the bland side. There are two types of flower: the flower with the immature vegetable attached is the female, and the more eye-catching flower on the long stalk is the male. It's the male flower that is sold in bunches and used in Italian cooking.Stuff courgette flowers with herbs and cheese and fry briefly, dip in light batter and deep-fry, or toss in olive oil until just wilted to stir through risottos. Prep:40 mins. Cook:25 mins Plus 12 hrs salting Makes about 4 x 450g jars Ingredients • 1.5kg/3lb 5 oz marrow , peeled and deseeded • 225g shallot , sliced • 225g apple , peeled, cored and sliced • 225g sultana • 2cm piece ginger , finely chopped • 225g demerara sugar • 850ml malt vinegar • 12 black peppercorns • 1 tspn black mustard seed, Nigeria seed, coriander seed and cumin seeds • 1 tbspn garam masala, mild curry powder Method •Cut the marrow into small pieces, put in a bowl and sprinkle liberally with 2 tbsp salt. Cover and leave for 12 hrs. •In a hot dry pan add your black mustard seed, Nigeria seed, coriander seed and cumin seeds toasting them untill fragrant making sure not to burn •Rinse and drain the marrow, then place in a preserving pan or large saucepan with the curry powder shallots, apples, sultanas, ginger, sugar ,vinegar, and the roast spices Tie the peppercorns in muslin (or put into a small enclosed tea strainer) and place in the pan. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, stirring from time to time, until the consistency is thick. Then add in garam masala at the end, •Leave to settle for 10 mins, then spoon into sterilised jars , put on the lids and label. Will keep for a year in a cool, dark place.

[@brightgogo2400]

Phil, very good tips, but how do you freeze your courgettes? I'm in the UK, please let me know. Thanks 😘

[@gingerjackson6787]

Thank you for sharing! Your awesome!

[@gingerjackson6787]

Hello from beautiful Idaho, i just joined your channel! You also had me with no ice. I'm on a tight budget.

[@FreezerMeals101]

Welcome!! Thanks for joining us!

[@Niamh07421]

all those zucchini flowers- have you ever stuffed them- they are amazing

[@FreezerMeals101]

I haven't but I've seen them! So cool!

[@carolyntipping3413]

Thank you I will use this for my summer garden. ❣

[@FreezerMeals101]

You're welcome 😊

[@jasongordon13]

Thanks very ez on the eyes but if i just put cut zucc and yellow squash put on parchment paper and on the bake rack will it be ok frozen for a half hour or so? I cook in with onions and chicken sort of like omelets with no eggs? Thanks i subscribed... I have been freezing my onions cut up and bell peppers i have not lost much as i put them in gallon bags so i can get cooking quickly.

[@dawnvanderstad1721]

I’d love to see more recipes

[@FreezerMeals101]

Hi Dawn. If you poke around our KZbin channel a bit, you'll see hundreds of recipes and dozens that use zucchini. You can also find our recipes on freezermeals101.com Thanks so much for watching and have a great night!

[@stephenbuchholz3079]

I find a tabletop near grinder works well…

[@KathyW5]

When family lived at home, I used grated frozen zucchini to expand casseroles, especially tomato sauce dishes. Didn't change the look or taste of the dish.

[@ginakendrick2581]

What is the best way to put the shredded zucchini into zucchini bread for the winter time? Because I know when you defrost it gets really watery

[@FreezerMeals101]

I always drain it and try mix it in in small batches otherwise you can get blobs of shredded zucchini which makes it much harder to hide from your children! 😜

[@akshatasrecipes]

Hey nice idea..thanks for sharing stay connected Regards Akshata ❤️

[@RavenFirewind]

Thanks so much for the blanching tips! Like you, I seldom have ice handy, so using the no-ice method definitely appeals to me.

[@brandihagerty958]

Can I use traditional sandwich bags to freeze in 1 cup portions?

[@FreezerMeals101]

I have but then put them in a larger proper freezer bag. The sandwich bags just don't have enough protection.

[@dibutler9151]

zucchini fritters!!!!!! They are awesome!

[@FreezerMeals101]

That's brilliant! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@myla5233]

Yes please show a cooking video with zucchini. Love zucchini bread and it’s the only way to get some veggies into my oldest son.

[@FreezerMeals101]

He sounds like my daughter. Zucchini bread, cake, muffins, pumpkin muffins...anything to get veggies in!

[@dappledsunshine]

Those are the most GINORMOUS zucchinis I've ever seen in my entire life! @__@

[@erikasmith4427]

You had me at " no ice needed " 😊 You got yourself a new subscriber 😘

[@melodyfordham7878]

Doesn’t it get watery? I’ve frozen before and quite watery. Love the ideas and your channel! Just found you!

[@FreezerMeals101]

Yes, I always drain it pretty well. Some recipes can handle the extra moisture better than others, but you're right, it does get watery. Glad you found us! See you around!

[@brendathompson338]

Zucchini baking is great for the holidays!

[@Pamela6743]

You can also get a spieler and use it like spaghetti. It’s really good with marinara sauce. You can also make zucchini boats and put meat & veggies/cheese and bake them. That’s really good too. Great video. I am freezing my shredded zucchini in 2 cups as well. Perfect for breads. Ty for the tip on cubing them. 1 minute. ✨💕✨

[@FreezerMeals101]

Great tip!

[@lindadulin174]

I am very interested in a zucchini baking video!!

[@Pamlou1vamp]

I'd like more zucchini recipes and even eggplant and squash.

[@FreezerMeals101]

Ok!

[@yvonnesmith1311]

Thank you for your time I enjoyed your video

[@FreezerMeals101]

Thanks Yvonne!

[@godsconstruction]

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[@melissacroaker1873]

For baking cookies 5:06

[@dmbrown821]

What is that on your counter with the plants. Looks very pretty

[@FreezerMeals101]

It's an indoor herb garden. I love it! Brings a bit of outside in, especially in our long Canadian winters! Here's the one we have: amzn.to/3iDwY7N

[@brendathompson338]

I’m going to dehydrate zucchini and yellow squash this year. I watched a video of someone doing it and it takes up less room in storage and looks so easy to do. She said she just adds it to casseroles and soups and such from dehydrated state. I’ve added zucchini to chili and to other soups, also into spaghetti sauce and most don’t realize it’s in there.

[@debraigo1345]

Yep, it's wonderful, but for baking, i measure out one or 2 cups before I dehydrate, then i have the right amount in my bags or jars for most recipes.

[@FreezerMeals101]

I've never tried dehydrating. Please let me know how it goes!

[@nadinefrandsen6087]

I have dehydrated sliced and grated zucchini. It’s great to have on hand for snack chips or to add into soups or rehydrate for breads or whatever you like. I love that it doesn’t take up my freezer space.