Originally Posted by
Iceblossom
Woohoo way to go Onebyone, what fun to indulge yourself.
My zucchini crust test went ok. I tried using a casserole dish that was too round and too deep. It did make a pretty good base for the toppings but on its own needed more spices, like maybe an Italian mix.
I do have a quiche dish that matches my dishes and has never been used, I think it would be fine and about about time that I did something with it! For just the hubby and I, I think the quarter sheet pan would work pretty good. Probably use more zucchini and more parm, plus an extra egg. My huge zucchini was a bit over 4 cups grated, I was surprised by how much liquid squeezed out. I think about 2 normal large, or maybe 3 of my preferred size would be about right. The grating went ok even without a food processor.
Hubby and I are divided over the need for a food processor, he wants one/me not so much. We do have a blender that does some things. And then we have me, a knife, and a cutting board for other things. For the most part, I don't feel I chop up enough stuff to be worth it, I don't want it on the counter, and I don't want to drag it in/out of a cabinet. It is nice that in this house we do have enough room for one, both on the counter or under the cabinet.
I'm sorry to tell you this, Iceblossom, but IMHO, food processors are one of the greatest and most useful inventions of the 20th century. I use mine at least 3 or 4 times a week, from chopping to mixing, to kneading, etc. I'm with your hubby on this one.