Name: Jalynn
City of Quarantine: Knoxville, TN
Quarantine Meals:
BREAKFAST - zucchini bread
I've been eating this zucchini bread since I was little. It's super easy to make, and I got the recipe from my mom, so basically it's the best. Tip: Use a blender to chop zucchini and blend the rest of the ingredients for the smoothest batter and easiest cleanup.
Blend wet ingredients:
2 cups chopped zucchini
1 cup canola oil
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
Then, add dry ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (pictured: Penzey’s)
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (couple shakes)
Spray loaf pans with oil and bake on 350 for 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
LUNCH - pasta primavera
"If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?" Hands down, my answer is always zucchini. It’s such a versatile ingredient! These veggies got a quick sauté in olive oil and pesto, and they tasted delicious.
1 box of pasta of your choice - I used penne
2 small zucchinis
1 yellow squash
heirloom tomatoes
chopped carrots
1/2 sweet onion
handful of fresh spinach
as much garlic as you can handle
Don’t worry, I’m not usually a day drinker. This project is about practice, and practice requires proppage. That being said, no wine was wasted.
DINNER - a brownie and ice cream
It’s fine, this only happened like twice. Tell me I’m not alone?
A few nights ago, I opened a box of brownie mix and realized I was out of canola oil. I found some ghee (clarified butter) in my cabinet and did a quick Google search to verify the substitution. This is now my new favorite way to make a brownie. It was so. good. Topped with a scoop of Magnum White Chocolate Ice Cream (chunks of white chocolate in every bite!) and a super easy ganache (chocolate chips and cream).
Box of brownie mix
Substitute canola oil with ghee - use same amount
Add nuts if desired
A scoop of ice cream
What are your quarantine meals? Send them to me, and I’ll make them to add to the photo series!