Stuffed Baby Zucchini "Silver Palate"

12 sm Miniature zucchini,

-- with blossoms 2 tb Olive oil

1 md Garlic clove, finely chopped

1 ea Shallot, finely chopped

2 ea Italian plum tomatoes,

-- seeded & cut into 1/8" -- cubes 2 tb Parsley, chopped

Pepper, to taste Cut each zucchini lengthwise in half, leaving any blossoms on one of the halves. With the tip of a vegetable peeler, carefully scoop out the pulp, making a little shell. Reserve the pulp. Heat the oil in a small skillet over low heat. Add the garlic and shallot and saute one minute. Add the zucchini pulp, tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the parsley, the thyme, and black pepper to taste. Cook stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Spoon the filling into the zucchini shells. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley. Arrange on a flat basket or platter and serve at room temperature. Julee Rosso & Sheila Lukins with Sara Leah Chase, "Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook" Posted by Dorothy Hair 7/25/94