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I used Italian sausage and added garlic.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeTeepee"},"reviewBody":"These were very good. I used dried cilantro because I didn't have fresh-I think fresh would make it even better. I added some extra salsa because I added the scooped out zucchini to the ground beef mixture. Very easy using the microwave and nice not to have to turn the oven on.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenSubmarine"},"reviewBody":"Had a long day at work and made these for dinner. I was going to pre-cook the zucchini in the microwave and then finish up in the oven but decided to cook them as written?and I'm glad I did. How easy?how delicious. We were eating one hour after I got home and that included changing my clothes and going to the garden to pick the zucchini. I used just under 1-1\/2 pounds of ground beef so upped the salsa and seasoning amounts a bit. Did not have fresh cilantro but used fresh curly leaf parsley from the garden for a bit of freshness. Just the two of us so we have dinner for tomorrow already made!!! My husband said this recipe is a keeper!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedSubmarine"},"reviewBody":"Very good. Just in time for zucchini season! I'm using the leftover to bake a chocolate zucchini cake tonight.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueQuill"},"reviewBody":"this never says anything about adding the scooped out zucchini!! R U supposed to slice it, cube it, what????????","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-08-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleDice"},"reviewBody":"These were divine! I didn't microwave the zucchini prior to baking and they turned out fine. Wouldn't change a thing about this recipe, so good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-07-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeSubmarine"},"reviewBody":"I have made these zucchini boats for a few years now and they never fail me! I do bake them in the oven though. 400 degrees covered. Last 5 minutes uncovered. Also, 3 Zucchini fit better than 4","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueLeaf"},"reviewBody":"Excellent flavor. Although I prefer cubing the zucchini, mixing the guts with the rest of the ingredients and using a small casserole dish rather than making boats.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCupcake"},"reviewBody":"Delicious and so easy to make! My husband loved these!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-08-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Susan W","givenName":"Susan","familyName":"W"},"reviewBody":"You know when your 8 year old daughter eats it and asks for more, you have a recipe that definitely is a hit. We'll be making this again and again and again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBeer"},"reviewBody":"I thought this recipe was absolutely delicious! The changes I made were: I used ground turkey, dried cilantro, added a couple dashes of cayenne for heat, and added extra cheese. I also cooked them in the oven; I microwaved the shells for 2 min, and then baked them with filling for about 20 min at 350 degrees. This will be my guide for taco and nacho meat from now on!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-07-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleButterfly"},"reviewBody":"When I made this recipe, I was not sure my DH would like it. It was a hit and I will definitely make it again. For once, I did not deviate from the original recipe and cannot think of any improvements I would make.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-07-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeChilli"},"reviewBody":"I too was skeptical about microwaving them. I wanted to grill them, but it was raining so I put them in the oven. Left out the cilantro since I don't like it. These were great. I served them to company and they loved them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-06-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleScooter"},"reviewBody":"I was concerned when I saw that this recipe was cooked in the microwave but when it was done it was great! We will make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-08-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldTurtle"},"reviewBody":"I have to admit that I was skeptical of the microwave cooking method...but I tried it anyway and it turned out great! I followed the recipe as written except I added dried cilantro instead of fresh since I didn't have any fresh cilantro on hand. These were quick, easy, & delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-08-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanFlower"},"reviewBody":"Delish! Next time I'll season the zucchini a bit before I put them in the microwave.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-07-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedSeahorse"},"reviewBody":"Whole family loved it!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-07-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCandy"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! 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These were divine! I didn't microwave the zucchini prior to baking and they turned out fine. Wouldn't change a thing about this recipe, so good!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"08\/10\/2015 20:49","GUID":"959f9e21deb445cebafce6b05b52b956","MemberId":8294399,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jiljilsch","SubmittedDate":"08\/10\/2015 20:49"},{"Comment":"
Love this! I used Italian sausage and added garlic.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"08\/24\/2014 20:35","GUID":"3E95573CFEE24F1690E3793B4151655F","MemberId":3039175,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tmanella","SubmittedDate":"08\/24\/2014 20:35"},{"Comment":"
Had a long day at work and made these for dinner. I was going to pre-cook the zucchini in the microwave and then finish up in the oven but decided to cook them as written?and I'm glad I did. How easy?how delicious. We were eating one hour after I got home and that included changing my clothes and going to the garden to pick the zucchini. I used just under 1-1\/2 pounds of ground beef so upped the salsa and seasoning amounts a bit. Did not have fresh cilantro but used fresh curly leaf parsley from the garden for a bit of freshness. Just the two of us so we have dinner for tomorrow already made!!! My husband said this recipe is a keeper!!!<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"08\/20\/2014 19:04","GUID":"da5e7c350a8e4dc9afd181cfc82d3efe","MemberId":7877378,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MaryAliceH","SubmittedDate":"08\/20\/2014 19:04"},{"Comment":"
this never says anything about adding the scooped out zucchini!! R U supposed to slice it, cube it, what????????<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"08\/20\/2014 17:37","GUID":"7daae220df6b400d9ecada4f5d953aea","MemberId":2602555,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"eyeball4","SubmittedDate":"08\/20\/2014 17:37"},{"Comment":"
Delicious and so easy to make! My husband loved these!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"08\/02\/2014 09:44","GUID":"88a88aa0b44f4a0f9c32d74f84dcd1bb","MemberId":7402990,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dvierzen","SubmittedDate":"08\/02\/2014 09:44"},{"Comment":"
Whole family loved it!!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"07\/22\/2014 18:45","GUID":"c93199c3070f471d84dfc9ee91f940a1","MemberId":6053233,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"hitza","SubmittedDate":"07\/22\/2014 18:45"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"05\/26\/2013 11:52","GUID":"d222b984ec7545d9bdcc95eb8a429542","MemberId":4483077,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"lisagcjackson","SubmittedDate":"05\/26\/2013 11:52"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"09\/29\/2012 15:43","GUID":"2660ff2dac3045ac85598cd74d52ae30","MemberId":1294170,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"KDaniel","SubmittedDate":"09\/29\/2012 15:43"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"04\/02\/2012 20:19","GUID":"2e5e5d7a6caf480f86a7f47a16d68c30","MemberId":5361390,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"best of home cooks","SubmittedDate":"04\/02\/2012 20:19"},{"Comment":"
Excellent flavor. Although I prefer cubing the zucchini, mixing the guts with the rest of the ingredients and using a small casserole dish rather than making boats.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"09\/14\/2011 19:35","GUID":"fff1ff43ba9b46ba8a4f81796ec4fe36","MemberId":4827127,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"youngbuck","SubmittedDate":"09\/14\/2011 19:35"},{"Comment":"
These were excellent! Though the zucchini is rather bland, the stuffing is spicy enough to give each bite lots of taste. They were easy and fast to make also - without even using the oven.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"08\/04\/2011 19:49","GUID":"72297784e93d47538a6aac1ae3a5ecc5","MemberId":5980038,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"lucillekuj","SubmittedDate":"08\/04\/2011 19:49"},{"Comment":"
These were very good. I used dried cilantro because I didn't have fresh-I think fresh would make it even better. I added some extra salsa because I added the scooped out zucchini to the ground beef mixture. Very easy using the microwave and nice not to have to turn the oven on.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"08\/02\/2011 21:40","GUID":"6afb948cdcec441a872414a8bc5c6cda","MemberId":3432350,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jessescrew","SubmittedDate":"08\/02\/2011 21:40"},{"Comment":"
Very good. Just in time for zucchini season! I'm using the leftover to bake a chocolate zucchini cake tonight.<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"07\/26\/2011 18:05","GUID":"990fd51874cf458ba3f9865192f23e63","MemberId":5894180,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Linda L S","SubmittedDate":"07\/26\/2011 18:05"},{"Comment":"
These were delicious! I'm vegetarian, so used Morningstar crumbles, instead of ground beef. Yummmm!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"03\/09\/2011 09:31","GUID":"ce94edafdd2f42599888f62b0e0fa89a","MemberId":1008087,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"kda1114","SubmittedDate":"03\/09\/2011 09:31"},{"Comment":"
I thought this recipe was absolutely delicious! The changes I made were: I used ground turkey, dried cilantro, added a couple dashes of cayenne for heat, and added extra cheese. I also cooked them in the oven; I microwaved the shells for 2 min, and then baked them with filling for about 20 min at 350 degrees. This will be my guide for taco and nacho meat from now on!!!<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"10\/27\/2010 08:42","GUID":"f2b16269ecce41cb835bae9f8bc15dfa","MemberId":5529493,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"taniamarie81","SubmittedDate":"10\/27\/2010 08:42"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"10\/10\/2010 14:13","GUID":"B1087B3884B8437D8F52F1DE36404573","MemberId":249259,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"jkwachob","SubmittedDate":"10\/10\/2010 14:13"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"09\/14\/2010 07:50","GUID":"A728A2CF80B74E958A3D9777CAB42A9A","MemberId":246568,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"rose4126","SubmittedDate":"09\/14\/2010 07:50"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"08\/26\/2010 20:23","GUID":"1707b6093d1d49b4b34191d35653f8f0","MemberId":3393711,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"alvogt","SubmittedDate":"08\/26\/2010 20:23"},{"Comment":"
You know when your 8 year old daughter eats it and asks for more, you have a recipe that definitely is a hit. We'll be making this again and again and again.<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"08\/20\/2010 12:14","GUID":"3d7fa36ba82d49609d95f57053042480","MemberId":4125016,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Susan W","SubmittedDate":"08\/20\/2010 12:14"},{"Comment":"
I have to admit that I was skeptical of the microwave cooking method...but I tried it anyway and it turned out great! I followed the recipe as written except I added dried cilantro instead of fresh since I didn't have any fresh cilantro on hand. These were quick, easy, & delicious.<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"08\/18\/2010 13:20","GUID":"ab14f85b05ac4f53b4e5bdcd6156b5de","MemberId":1827180,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"joniotto","SubmittedDate":"08\/18\/2010 13:20"},{"Comment":"
Delish! Next time I'll season the zucchini a bit before I put them in the microwave.<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"08\/17\/2010 14:50","GUID":"2bd6d3442c59459588a0ab610fb6fc59","MemberId":5087893,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"lizardstew","SubmittedDate":"08\/17\/2010 14:50"},{"Comment":"
I too was skeptical about microwaving them. I wanted to grill them, but it was raining so I put them in the oven. Left out the cilantro since I don't like it. These were great. I served them to company and they loved them.<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"07\/30\/2010 21:53","GUID":"a78179081afa49e5b021c714daab9b7b","MemberId":5107640,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"vbraunie","SubmittedDate":"07\/30\/2010 21:53"},{"Comment":"
When I made this recipe, I was not sure my DH would like it. It was a hit and I will definitely make it again. For once, I did not deviate from the original recipe and cannot think of any improvements I would make.<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"07\/25\/2010 14:03","GUID":"252849D01D7149F093914DD508AA94FE","MemberId":722372,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"dot1212","SubmittedDate":"07\/25\/2010 14:03"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"06\/27\/2010 12:44","GUID":"cf372eb2234e40b292ff3c741a3754b8","MemberId":1083106,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cheezhed68","SubmittedDate":"06\/27\/2010 12:44"},{"Comment":"
I was concerned when I saw that this recipe was cooked in the microwave but when it was done it was great! We will make it again.<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"06\/20\/2010 21:11","GUID":"D970B7A68AA34FCAA3E714CDFC8BDBB5","MemberId":546835,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"CookingWiggles","SubmittedDate":"06\/20\/2010 21:11"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Southwest Zucchini Boats"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n