"This was delicious. After reading some reviews saying the zucchini was a bit mushy, I decided to slice mine into thin planks and salt it for an hour, which gives it a really silky texture with no cooking. I rinsed off the salt, squeezed the zucchini to get out as much moisture as possible, and stirred it into the sauce, then baked as directed. The"

"a yummy treat for a special occasion. I left out the hard boiled egg. With all of the rich flavors and textures, it seems superfluous. For those unfamiliar, mace is the lacy outer coating found on a nutmeg. It has a similar flavor profile to nutmeg, but it is less assertive. The best substitute would be a little freshly grated nutmeg -- just a pinch.