"Keep your face to the sunshine
and you cannot see the shadow.
It's what sunflowers do."
It's what sunflowers do."
~ Helen Keller
Ah, Sunflower
by William Blake (1757-1827)
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Ah, sunflower, weary of time,
Who countest the steps of the sun;
Seeking after that sweet golden clime
Where the traveller's journey is done;
Where the Youth pined away with desire,
And the pale virgin shrouded in snow,
Arise from their graves, and aspire
Where my Sunflower wishes to go!
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_____________CASHEW ZUCCHINI CRESCENT PIE
~ A summer favorite for over thirty years. Perfect for brunch with a fruit salad or dinner with grilled steak.
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8 oz. can Pillsbury Crescent rolls
1 cup or more cashew nuts
4 medium zucchini squash
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 crushed clove garlic
1 tsp. dill weed or more to taste
1/4 tsp. coarse salt
freshly ground pepper to taste
2 large organic eggs
8 oz. small cubed or shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or mixture 1/2 Monterey and 1/2 cheddar or Colby)
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
additional dill for garnish
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Separate crescent dough and press into 9-10 inch pie or quiche pan to form crust. Seal well and flute edges. Sprinkle bottom of crust liberally with cashews to cover bottom.
- Slice squash 1/8-inch thick and saute in butter. Add garlic, dill and season with salt & pepper. Spoon into crust.
- Beat eggs and pour over zucchini. Top with cheese, parsley, and additional dill.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let rest before serving. (This is a great make-ahead dish that reheats well.)
Comments
Have a fabulous Friday Garden Friend. That zucchini pie looks YUMMO!
HUGS to you !
Joey, your sunflower images are the epitome of Summer. I picked up some of these yesterday (not from my own garden [weep for me] but from a local market) and can't stop admiring them, much like your pictures.
I agree, marysol. Sunflowers speak of summer, their time to shine. And yes, even if one doesn't like zucchini, each cheesy forkful has huge chunks of cashews!
I agree, marysol. Sunflowers speak of summer, their time to shine. And yes, even if one doesn't like zucchini, each cheesy forkful has huge chunks of cashews!
Brenda
I didn't plant zucchini this year, so I'll have to wait to try this recipe. It looks quite yummy and different--I thought I'd tried every recipe using zucchini that exists:)
Happy weekend to you!
Everyone can use ANOTHER zucchini recipe this time of year, Rose. Grab some at the Farmer's Market or local road stand. This is yummy and good enough to pass the test of time for many years.
Jane Marie ... Crescent Rolls make a fun crust for quiche when one is in a hurry and 'feelin' a bit lazy'. Though not short on calories, a smaller piece will fill a tall 'satisfying' order for flavor.
Hi Kate ... this recipe IS delicious and thanks for your kind thoughts. Loving my sister who is recently legally blind, this quote holds special meaning for me also.
I LOVE the last multi~exposure, it is stunning!
And your Summer brunch sounds delicious! ~Looking forward to trying your Zucchini recipe!
Beautiful post Bloggin Sis! :D
Hug's
Cat