Ingredient: large zucchini, diced

Italian Vegetable Soup

How To Prepare
Heat oil in large Dutch oven or saucepan. Sauté garlic, onions, celery, zucchini and green beans for 5 minutes. Stir in herbs and cook for 1 minute. Add broth, tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes.

Makes 8 cups.

Shrimp Stir -Fry

How To Prepare
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and garlic, then saute until the shrimp are opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp to a plate.
Increase the heat to high, then throw in the zucchini. Stir it around for about 45 seconds, then scoot the zucchini to the edges of the pan. Throw in the grape tomatoes, stir them around for a minute, then sprinkle on some pepper to taste.
Then throw the shrimp back in. Stir everything around for about 45 seconds, or until it’s all combined and hot. Then pour it onto a big platter.

Sprinkle on the fresh basil then … this is the best part … squeeze the lemon all over the top. This adds a wonderful, indescribable freshness.