It has stood the test of time.

And, now that shes retired, shestilleats it for lunch every day.

Its her power food.

Overhead view of a white bowl of Zucchini Con Patate on a table next to a spoon and a green napkin

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The Story Behind Moms Zucchini

Mom was the office manager, though thats majorly underplaying it.

Im gobsmacked theyre still together!

She needed fuel to keep her going, something nourishing but not taxing.

An angled view of a white bowl of Zucchini Con Patate on a table next to a spoon and a green napkin

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It was something she made for herself, and herself only.

Moms zucchini recipe was her food sanctuary.

Turns out shes still tweaking the recipe to this day.

Overhead view of a white bowl of Zucchini Con Patate with a spoon in it on a table next to a smaller bowl of with a fork

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you could read her variations after the recipe.

Add the onion and cook until its tender but not brown, 5 to 7 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes and their juices, and herbs.

The finished dish will be on the soupy side.

Season with the salt and pepper flakes or black pepper to taste.