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Zucchini of WOWZA.

Aug 03, 2009 17:51

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Semi Off Topic But... wish_you_would August 4 2009, 02:08:03 UTC

I found one bigger! A couple years ago on a rafting/camping trip we found a zucchini about 4 inches wider than that one in the river. We figure someone was growing it in their backyard for a fair and it fell off/animals helped it roll in to the river. We ended up slicing it in to strips, drizzling oil over it and Mrs. Dash-ed it and roasted it over the fire. It was some of the best food I've ever had. Something along those lines would be my suggestion :)

Re: Semi Off Topic But... sugardazzletush August 4 2009, 02:25:42 UTC

I agree. I would grill that pretty thing!

Re: Semi Off Topic But... zeros_and_ones August 4 2009, 04:52:58 UTC

Hahaha you found a zucchini in a river and then ate it. That story was really funny to me..

Re: Semi Off Topic But... mordant August 4 2009, 14:07:53 UTC

iawtc.

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bylinemjf August 4 2009, 02:37:48 UTC

Sometimes the big ones tend to be on the more bitter side. My similarly-sized one ended up as three loaves of zucchini bread.

sugardazzletush August 4 2009, 11:32:02 UTC

I agreee. I usually only use zucchini this big for bread. Speaking of which...I still have some shredded zucchini in the freezer. I should make a loaf of bread!

beewee August 4 2009, 02:42:56 UTC

I'm sorry I don't have any suggestions but I love your zucchini picture!!!

schmimi August 4 2009, 02:46:26 UTC

The big ones (while impressive) aren't as tender or tasty as the little ones, imo. As mentioned, they can get bitter, and the flesh can get a little fibrous and weird. I would look for ways to use up a lot of zucchini rather than trying to highlight it.

I just bought zucchini just to make this cake.

antorris August 4 2009, 02:48:03 UTC

Those giants (guilty as charged. often.) make awesome stuffed zucchini - we use rice, hamburger, some tomato paste or sauce, spices, some green chilis and cheese! I cheat and precook everything fairly well, then put it in the uncooked zucchini, top with cheese, and bake 'til cooked through and the cheese is golden - usually takes 15 minutes or so, don't remember what the oven temp is.

seidhr August 4 2009, 17:18:08 UTC

This is exactly how I do it too, except I prefer to use lamb. It's so delicious this way!

antorris August 4 2009, 22:15:54 UTC

I wish lamb was easier to get around here (either that, or I'm just missing the secret handshake or something), that would be delish.

seidhr August 4 2009, 22:20:30 UTC

I just get it from the butcher. It's generally less expensive and more available than at a regular grocery store. Or I buy it at the local Middle Eastern market.

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