A cool front has blown in today; a much needed relief from yesterday's temperature of 95 degrees. I spent some time in the afternoon out in the garden weeding ~ not much fun, but definitely worth the trouble when I think about the benefits...
~like the fresh blueberries I enjoyed on my homemade granola for breakfast~~and LOTS of zucchini...
...for my new favorite muffins, which I enjoyed with a cup of tea...
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins(adapted from a recipe in British Country Living magazine)
- 6 oz dark chocolate (70%)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1 cup finely grated zucchini
- 2 medium eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil {edited 7/09 ~ I have reduced this to 1/2 cup with good results.}
Melt chocolate in double boiler~keep warm. Whisk together eggs and oil; blend in the melted chocolate; add the grated zucchini. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda; add the sugar and the dried cherries. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Pour into 12 prepared muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25 - 30 minutes, until risen and skewer comes out clean.
I've made two batches already, and they disappear before I know it! Enjoy.