Don't let them get so big. They taste much better and are less watery when smaller. I cut them up and freeze them. They are good in vegetable soup, casseroles etc. I also put it in the blender and liquify it and freeze it in zip lock bags. I use it instead of water or milk in bread and cake recipes. I also use it as part of the broth in soups. It will make your homemade bread a really pretty color, it turs it yellow like egg bread. I figure I am sneaking in a little bit of vegetables with no one knowing it.