I’ve definitely heard that, but we don’t in my family.
Also used are watermelon rind, mango peel and seed (after juicing), bitter melon peel - or really any gourd/squash, and so on. Lemon peel makes great pickle.
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I made a cauliflower and turmeric soup (WSJ recipe, just ok) a couple of days ago and had some leftover. Decided to repurpose it as a sauce for shrimp. I used up some leftover onion, cabbage, canned tomatoes, and spinach. Added garam masala, cumin seeds, and fresh ginger. Tasty and I have so much more room in the fridge. A win!
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Sorry for what you’ve been through, but I’m so glad you’re back.
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That. Looks. Great!
I made a leftovers version, kinda. Wish I had thought of crispy shallots. I also had a couple hard boiled eggs I forgot about. Gosh dang it!
Leftover Takeout Laksa w/Rice Noodles, Leftover Long-grain Basmati Rice, Takeout Rotisserie Chicken, Thai Basil, Scallions, Lime
Looks harmless enough but it was super spicy. 
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I have a friend whose Peruvian mom boils banana peels for medicinal purposes like skin irritations, boils & such. 
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Steak looks 
Love the fennel pollen & smoked paprika idea on the potatoes.
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Inspiration. I just bought a bag of squash blossoms for stuffing, battering and frying - they came attached to baby zucchinis which I wasn’t sure what to do with. Thanks to your post I’ll slice & batter fry those too… duh.
P.S. Your baby pulpos look delicious.
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Oh yes, zucchine flowers ! They are lovely !
Yes, just sauté in a good Evoo …
Yes, the baby pulpitos are delicious and the calamari - my all time favourite !
Thank you, Have a lovely evening / day.
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oh interesting! when you said ginger scallion chicken, i was imagining like a poached chicken breast and ginger scallion sauce, but that’s a good combo for stirfry too!
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I sent a friend his favorite coconut cake as a treat to break his fast. He said I ruined all the working out he’s been doing. 
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This does it Barca! Squash blossoms and Calamari would be my choice for my last meal on earth. Now that I see yours, I’m sure of it!
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I do love the poached chicken with ginger scallion sauce, but it wouldn’t fit the other meat eater in the house at the moment… one of these days though…
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I made banana peel “tea” to feed the plants a while back, but the sight of the peel sitting in a jar grossed everyone out so I haven’t done it again…
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With lots of spinach and kale from our CSA box, now’s the time for the first greens pie of the year. Roasted butternut squash dusted in zaatar on the side.
I used boxed puff pastry because cleaning and blanching the greens takes awhile. Usually I use a regular pie crust, either white or whole wheat. Both my husband and I decided we enjoy a regular pie crust better for this dish.
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Funny! Is it a good fertilizer?
I roasted Knackwurst over baby gold potatoes and onions and served with Sauerkraut with apples. Kale salad on the side.
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