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I think of zucchini as a tasteless healthy filler.
Growing up Italian ... zucchini was not just a filler, it was a staple. Mom used to cut the big ones longways and scoop out the seeds to make long "boats." The seeds went to our budgies and hamsters. The boats got brushed with olive oil, dusted with garlic or onion powder, and baked about halfway. Mom made a standard ground beef filling, much like you'd use in stuffed peppers, mix in a handful of shredded mozzarella, and fill the center of the partially cooked zucchini boats, A little more cheese and a heavy hand with the seasoning on top, and back into the oven they went to finish baking.
Those buggers were amazing! We were supposed to wait until they cooled a bit, so the cheese would hold it all together, but they never lasted hat long. Besides, they were much more fun to eat when they were drippy-gooey!
 
Sometimes I purposely let them get big because they are a little drier inside. Good for grilling that way or using as rounds under another kind of food. Or, what I do the most of....dehydrate it. Than I have zucchini all year long.
Yep, birds love them. And bonus...often I'll get zucchini growing in the chicken yard the following year. :D
I completely forgot about "zucchini steak" on the grill. That's awesome! Zheesh, this feels like a scene from Forrest Gump ...
Zucchini gumbo,
Zucchini patties,
Zucchini stew,
Zucchini fries,
Zucc ...
 
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