On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:33:04 -0400, Dave Smith
> wrote:


>Not for Zucchini Hache but one of my favourite ways to do zucchini is to
>slice it into 1/4- 1/2 rounds, blanche it and then fry in a bit if olive
>oil until golden on both sides and then sprinkle it with freshly grated
>Parmesan cheese and let it melt on top. Delicious.
>

Why does it need to be blanched first? I have been cooking it that
way for years, and I am puzzled as to why it would need to be blanched
first.

Christine