ZUCCHINI MASH Serves 4-6 as a side dish. 1 large yellow or orange bell pepper, finely chopped. 2 tbs olive oil 2 tbs butter 1 large garlic clove, minced or pressed 6 medium zucchini (1.75-2lb), halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/5 inch pieces 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste 1/3 c chopped scallions, from 2. In a 4 qt pot or saucepan, cook the bell pepper in oil adn 1 tbs butter over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrent, about 1 minute. Add zucchini, salt and pepper and a splash of water and bring to a boil over medium high heat, then simmer, covered, about 6 minutes,. Zucchini will release more water. Remove lid and simmer until moisture is reduced and zucchini is soft, about 6 minutes more. Roughly mach the zucchini with a potato masher. Add scallion and remaining tbs of butter and stir until butter is incorporated.