Bounteous Zucchini... any preservation tips?

politicat

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Thu Jul-27-06 11:26 AM
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Bounteous Zucchini... any preservation tips?

Normally, I plant 3 zucchini plants and one produces... This year, I planted three and all three have started producing like they've been given hormones.

So I have a lot of zucchini, and my neighbors are getting a bit sick of me giving it away. I'd really like to preserve some for the winter, when stuffed zucchini and baked zucchini would be feasible, rather than now when the thought of turning the oven on makes me want to cry.

Can I freeze this, or should I precook the casseroles and freeze them for later?

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Katina

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Thu Jul-27-06 12:56 PM
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1. you should make the casseroles now

and then freeze them.
You can also make zucchini bread. You can make a zucchini parmigian instead of egplant. If you don't want to make a casserole and just want to save the zucchini, slice them and blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds. Lay out the slices on paper towels to drain and then put them in freezer bags for later use.
Good luck. I love zucchini.

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LeftyMom

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Thu Jul-27-06 12:57 PM
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2. Slice or shred, then freeze in freezer bags.

I shred it and then make zucchini bread later.

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deucemagnet

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Thu Jul-27-06 01:08 PM
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3. I don't know about preservation...

...but as far as baking goes, the gas grill has been doing the oven's job during the summer heat. I've done a meatloaf and a frozen pizza (!) on the grill so far, and both have come out perfect. I'd suggest checking on the food more often, since it's harder to control the temperature.

I just stuffed a great big zuke I bought at the farmer's market this morning, and it will be going on the gas grill tonight (in a baking pan, of course). I'll also be having some angel hair pasta with garlic sauteed in extra virgin olive oil, and topped off with fresh parsley and tomatoes from the farmer's market. I'm looking forward to it!

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