CARROT - ZUCCHINI FRITTERS

2 T. finely chopped onion
1 T. butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 c. shredded & dried zucchini
1 lg. carrot, shredded
1/3 c. flour
1/3 c. parmesan cheese
1 T. cornmeal
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Saute onion & butter until tender. cool a bit. Add egg, zucchini & carrot. In another bowl, combine flour, cheese, cornmeal, salt & pepper; stir in vegetable mixture just until combined. Heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry tablespoonfuls of batter until deep golden brown, about 1-2 min.,turning once. Drain on paper towels.
(1 1/2 dozen)


Horseradish Sauce to dip:
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. horseradish sauce
1/2 c. sour cream
Combine,cover & refrigerate.

Fried Broccoli

1 bunch of broccoli, cut into florets
oil for frying
grated Romano cheese

Batter:
1 egg, beaten
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 cup flour
salt and pepper to taste

In a separate bowl, beat the egg and mix with water and wine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add flour and whisk quickly.
Cut the broccoli into sections that will fry fairly quickly. Cover the bottom of a frying pan with about an inch of oil and place over a medium high burner. Heat to about 375F. Place the broccoli into the batter, shake off excess. Place in hot skillet and fry until they start to brown. Turn them making sure all sides are cooked. Once golden brown, remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with Romano cheese.

BATTER FRIED VEGETABLES


1 slightly beaten egg
1 cup ice water, cold milk, or cold beer
1 cup flour
5 cups of any combination of veggies: whole mushrooms, cauliflower broccoli
flowerets, green pepper strips, onion rings, green onions, fresh green
beans, fresh asparagus, sweet potato, sliced, eggplant, peeled and cut into
1 inch cubes.

For, batter, in a mixing bowl, stir egg, and liquid. Add, flour all at once, Beat with rotary beater or wire whisk till mixture is smooth. Set aside. Rinse veggies under cold water, drain. Pat dry with paper towels heat two inches of shortening or oil to 375 degrees. Dip veggies in batter and fry a few at a time, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

My Dad used to buy all different brands of beer from boot leggers in this town.
Some of them had their own little liquor stores going out of their homes. Most of them didnt sell moonshine.