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Freezing Grated Zucchini For Baking

Ideally you would harvest zucchini that is tender, about 6 to 8 inches long and about 2 inches in diameter. As zucchini grows larger, it becomes tougher and has more seeds. Unfortunately even if you harvest them daily, there is always that one or two that sneak past the optimum size. Actually, I don't think I have harvested any that were the optimum size. What do you do with those larger zucchini that are still edible, but past the prime for
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Save Money by Going Meatless Once a Week

Meat is one of the most expensive items on your grocery bill.  By serving a meatless dinner once or twice a week you will save money.   It is also a way to decrease your cholesterol and saturated fat intake, giving your heart a much needed break. In my household I declare Mondays Meatless.  Mondays are tough on me and I look forward to the ease of making a meatless dinner when I get home from work.  Most of the meatless meals
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Kickin’ Salsa

What gives your salsa its kick? For me it is the chile peppers that we use. A member of the Capsicum genus, the chile, was one of the wonders that Christopher Columbus brought back from the new world. This pungent pod plays an important role in providing a range of spiciness from mild to mouth-searing. There are more that 200 varieties of chilies used in cooking around the world. Chilies range in length from 1/4 inch to 12 inches. beware the
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