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Wondering what to make for dinner tonight? Try these Crispy Baked Zucchini Patties with a healthy salad.
I’m probably one of the most inconsistent meal planners on the face of the earth. I seem to go in spurts. Some weeks I’ll get busy and make freezer meals galore. Other times, six o’clock rolls around and I haven’t given a thought to what to make for dinner. On those nights, the big question is what can I have for dinner in a hurry that takes no effort? Answer: Crispy Baked Zucchini Patties…
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