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Mmmmm, what's not to like about fried bacon and potatoes! I didn't have zucchini, so I only had the diced yellow (I used crookneck). The dried dill didn't seem to add much flavor, but maybe I didn't use enough. I'm going to use this recipe for the other squash I have!<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"07\/29\/2013 19:54","GUID":"de8089b13cb84447be071ae6c75eeea3","MemberId":1622268,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jodil","SubmittedDate":"07\/29\/2013 19:54"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"06\/27\/2013 19:36","GUID":"7d0a69f38b3442d2906ea185e3b5fefa","MemberId":3628184,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"PTuttle","SubmittedDate":"06\/27\/2013 19:36"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"06\/02\/2012 21:58","GUID":"0b324a0d87f74a15ae15483dea60cdd6","MemberId":2401339,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"angelasandoval","SubmittedDate":"06\/02\/2012 21:58"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"06\/03\/2011 09:15","GUID":"1b7757307c274a1fb62c494b36725265","MemberId":5740681,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"spiderman13","SubmittedDate":"06\/03\/2011 09:15"},{"Comment":"
Very good. Makes a lot. I used three man-fist-sized Yukon gold potatoes, and the rest as in recipe. Cooked the potatoes a long time up front to get them browned and mealy. The dill was actually not overwhelming, as I was afraid it would be. This basically makes a very nice hash, and is convenient, as it combines the potato and veggies in one side dish! Somewhat picky husband and son both liked.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"04\/21\/2011 22:56","GUID":"213a4af69be24866a982de541ae339a5","MemberId":1889567,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"hcdearmore","SubmittedDate":"04\/21\/2011 22:57"},{"Comment":"
This was soooo yummy! I made it easier on myself and I cooked the veggies and potatoes in 2 tbls olive oil (in my frying pan on 300 degrees) and I cooked the bacon in the microwave and cut it up and added it at the very last. I didn't have dill weed and so I used basil instead you can also use parsley or just salt and pepper would be good too! MMMMM and it was a good way to use all the yummy veggies Mom gave me!!!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"08\/27\/2010 14:59","GUID":"4d9d9e55adea433ca8d6f7fc2d792127","MemberId":4548474,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"achew08","SubmittedDate":"08\/27\/2010 14:59"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Squash and Potatoes"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n