My son's friend, M., came over and grabbed the chair next to mine. It was our annual Fourth of July church picnic, moved indoors because of rain (make that because of a deluge!), but M. had a question just for me.
"Zucchini, Miss Rebecca?"
The expression on his face said it all. This year, for the first time ever, I entered the church's annual dessert contest. My entry? A pan of zucchini brownies. Not kidding! I have had this recipe forever, and I finally decided to try it. M. couldn't believe that he had eaten a zucchini brownie, and that he had actually enjoyed it!
If you have lots of zucchini in your garden, have some fun and try this recipe. This proves that a little chocolate and sugar can cover a multitude of...vegetables! (Or something like that, right?)
What you need:
1/2 c. butter (or margarine)
1 3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 t. vanilla
1/2 c. sour milk (add 1 1/2 t. vinegar)
1 t. salt
1 t. baking soda
2 1/2 c. flour
4 T. cocoa
2 c. grated zucchini
What you do:
Cream butter, sugar, and oil. Beat in eggs. Add vanilla, milk, and salt. Sift flour, baking soda, and cocoa; add to mixture. Add zucchini and mix well. Put in lightly greased 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top before baking OR use your favorite frosting after baking. Bake 45 minutes at 325. (I'm sorry I don't have a picture for y'all!)
btw, I did not win the contest (sniff!), but I think everyone would agree that this is a great way to eat your vegetables! :)














