Zucchini slice
Zucchini slice is the lunchbox and picnic favourite of Australian home cooks, baked in a tray from Hobart to Darwin whenever the garden throws up too much zucchini. Grated zucchini, onion and cheese are bound with egg and self-raising flour and baked until golden, then cut into squares that are good warm or cold. Most families add bacon; this version leaves it out and keeps it vegetarian. Cheddar is often made with animal rennet, so choose a vegetarian cheese if you need to. A common mistake is not squeezing the zucchini, which gives a soggy slice. Chef's tip: let it rest 10 minutes before cutting so it holds clean edges.



