I live with the pickiest of picky eaters: my meat and potatoes husband, and my picky 2 year old who never likes the same thing 2 days in a row. While we rarely eat the same meals during the day, dinner is our time for the family to gather together, break bread and catch up on [...]
I've been making these coin-shaped zucchini pickles all summer. They're quick to make, great to have on hand, and I don't bother canning them. Delicious on crusty, goat-cheese slathered grilled bread (or just about anything cheesy or crunchy) and simple salads.
Why? Because he needs leftovers. On go layers of light and dark turkey slices, homemade stuffing, pickles, pieces of soft butter lettuce to show that he is including something green, and last a smear of mayonnaise or aioli on the second slice of bread to help glue the whole contraption together.
Move beyond the bun and enjoy grilled, house-made Italian sausage, feta cheese and sweet, roasted peppers in a green salad that is ideal for summertime eating. Optionally, serve with crusty bread and oil and vinegar on the table.
