1. Early Summer Ragout With Zucchini
The key to this ragout is to use very tiny carrot and zucchini. Ideally, you would only need to quarter them lengthwise to get "bite-size" pieces. Larger specimens will work just fine, but the stew (oops, I mean ragout) will have a less refined air and it will involve a bit more prep work as you cut the vegetable to the right size.More »
2. Grilled Zucchini
Small and medium zucchini can be simply halved lengthwise, brushed with oil, sprinkled with salt, and set on the grill. Larger specimens can be but into thick diagonal slices. Serve drizzled with balsamic vinegar or a bit of basil dressing to great effect.More »
3. Late Summer Vegetable Stew With Zucchini
When the garden goes crazy or you haul home just a few too many veggies from the farmers market, try this Late Summer Vegetable Stew to make quick and tasty work of your bounty. It's delicious on its own, it doesn't mind being turned into a topping for polenta either.More »
4. Mid-Summer Vegetable Pesto Soup With Zucchini
This pesto soup (or soupe au pistou to be French about it) simmers the ripe vegetables of summer into a light soup flavored with a dollop of fresh made pesto.More »
5. Zucchini Butter
This recipe slowly cooks zucchini to make it tender and keep it sweet. My uncle declared it the best use of zucchini he'd ever seen, so that's something! Spread it on toast for a savory snack or use it as a simple dip.More »
6. Zucchini Frittata
This Zucchini Frittata – an Intalian-style omelet – is simple and tasty. Make it as the centerpiece of an elegant brunch, a healthy lunch, or quick dinner. Just add a fresh salad and a bit of bread to complete the meal.More »
7. Zucchini Fritters
Zucchini Fritters are a quick and tempting appetizer – although I've been known to make a salad and call the whole thing dinner!More »
8. Zucchini Meatball Soup
There is grated zucchini in the meatballs and cooked in the broth in this zucchini-using-up recipe. Perfect for fall nights with a chill in the air when zucchini from the garden are still coming in fast and furious.More »
9. Zucchini Gratin
Zucchini gets sliced or shaved, layered with cheese, and baked up to tender deliciousness in this easy casserole.More »
10. Zucchini Mint Pesto
Zucchini Mint Pesto is delicious on hot pasta, as a dressing for pasta salad, or spooned over simply cooked chicken or fish. It freezes beautifully, so it's a great way to use up those piles of zucchini that start to show up in some gardens come August and September.More »