Episode 3: Zucchini
Every month we’re giving two cooks in the Gourmet Test Kitchen an ingredient and asking them to create two dishes each—one savory and one sweet. You vote to determine who wins.
For our third challenge, Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez and Andrea Albin face off over this humble summer squash.
GINA MARIE MIRAGLIA ERIQUEZ CRISP SALAD + CREAMY PIES
When Gina’s not cooking for her immediate Italian family—of 45—she’s creating culinary treasures in Gourmet’s test kitchen, where she’s worked as a food editor for more than nine years.
Gina’s Savory Dish: Zucchini Three Ways Salad
With tangy zucchini carpaccio, zucchini shoestring fries, and a delicate batter-fried zucchini flower, this salad has it all.
Gina’s Sweet Dish: Zucchini Whoopie Pies
Who doesn’t love a good whoopie pie? This version—a twist on zucchini bread—has a sweet cream cheese filling sandwiched between two fluffy cakes.
ANDREA ALBIN HOT POPPERS + SPIKED SLUSHIES
Before joining Gourmet, Andrea, a graduate of Yale, earned her chops in the frenetic New York City restaurant world.
Andrea’s Savory Dish: Zucchini Bacon Fritters with Basil-Mayo Dipping Sauce
Watch what happens when fried zucchini is amped up with smoky bacon and spicy jalapeño.
Andrea’s Sweet Dish: Zucchini Lime Tequila Slushies
Blending the squash with lime juice, sugar, and ice magically transforms it into a pretty summer treat that is just sweet enough.
Episode 1: Avocado
In our inaugural challenge, Maggie Ruggerio wowed voters with two innovative and delicious avocado recipes.
Episode 2: Dijon Mustard
See the showstopping dishes that led Paul Grimes to victory in our Dijon mustard challenge.
