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How do you use up zucchini, that most flavorful summer squash? Fortunately, there are many ways to enjoy such a versatile vegetable! Check out our recipes for zucchini pizza, zucchini relish, fried zucchini, zoodles, zucchini pancakes—okay, we’ll stop there! We hope you enjoy our collection.
Whether you enjoy it raw or cooked—or as a secret way to add moistness to a baked good—zucchini is the green gem of the summer garden. Not only are there many ways to serve zucchini, but it’s also packed with vitamins and nutrients, and it’s also low-carb, low-fat, high-fiber, and high-nutrition!
Move over, traditional potato salads, here comes a new favorite! Packed with colorful and crunchy vegetables, this salad pairs especially well with grilled foods.
This Chocolate Zucchini Cake is the best chocolate cake ever! It’s moist, chocolatey, and (almost) guilt-free! The cake freezes well, so you can pull it out at any time.
Catherine Boeckmann loves nature, stargazing, and gardening so it’s not surprising that she and The Old Farmer’s Almanac found each other. She leads digital content for the Almanac website, and is also a certified master gardener in the state of Indiana. Read More from Catherine Boeckmann
Smaller is better when it comes to zucchini and other summer squashes! With a pruner or knife, harvest when 6 to 8 inches long when they’re the most tender and flavorful. Learn more here.