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Freezing Hot Peppers and Roasting Sunflower Seeds

Freezing Hot Peppers: Blanch 1 minute, freeze on trays, bag. Use frozen in cooked dishes.

Roasting Sunflower Seeds: Oil cookie sheet lightly, spread seeds, salt, roast 300°F 1–2 hours, stir occasionally. Or dry-roast without oil. Cool, store airtight.

Both preserve the harvest for winter enjoyment.

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