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KARACOOKS
KARACOOKS
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  • A heaped, bubbling individual zucchini gratin in a white ramekin, golden panko-parmesan crust over tender zucchini in a creamy sauce.

    Zucchini Gratin, Heaped and Bubbling

    ByKara August 11August 11 Recipes

    A spicier, garlicky zucchini gratin adapted from Ina Garten, baked in individual ramekins until heaped and bubbling. More garlic, less butter, big flavor.

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  • A big metal bowl of crunchy cucumber salad with cherry tomatoes and red onion in a chili crunch dressing

    Zach’s Favorite Cucumber Salad

    ByKara July 14July 13 Recipes

    A crunchy, make-ahead cucumber salad with a soy, rice vinegar, and chili crunch dressing. It stays crisp for a full week and beats potato salad at any cookout.

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KaraCooks is written, cooked, photographed, and gardened by one person in Johns Creek, Georgia.

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    • The Garden
    • The Everyday Kitchen
    • The Bookshelf
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    • Behind the Camera
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