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20 Ways to Use Your Zukes

The possibilities are endless! Add slices of squash to soups, stews, curries, stir-fries, pizzas, pasta, kabobs, pots of beans and rice, and so much more.

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Read more: http://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/zucchini-recipes-zm0z11zalt.aspx#ixzz2O00K5YS4

[In_The_Wind]

1. I love making zucchini bread.

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2. Zuchini and squash in general

I will not eat. Yechhh

sorry

[In_The_Wind]

3. I do understand. Lots of people feel the same way. It's the squishy food.

Texture is important. Like okra. That may be just as bad for you.

[ashling]

6. I don't mind the texture

and I love Okra (going to plant some this afternoon)

[RebelOne]

5. I love squash, especially acorn squash. But I will pass on the zuchini. n/t

[LiberalEsto]

4. Chocolate Zucchini Cake is amazing

I make it in a bundt pan. It used to be a huge hit at the summer swim team banquets years ago. Don't knock zucchini until you've tried this!

Chocolate Zucchini Cake

Preheat over to 325 degrees.

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup oil

3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup buttermilk

2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
4 tablespoons cocoa powder

3 zucchini, approx. 6 inches long

1/2 to 1 cup chocolate chips


Cream together in large bowl the first 4 ingredients (sugar, butter, oil).

add eggs, vanilla and buttermilk. Stir well.

Add flour and spices, baking soda and cocoa.

Grate zucchini into bowl. Stir until blended.
Pour into large, greased, floured 9 by 13 inch pan.

Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.

Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes.

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7. I eat most of them raw. They're candy.