If you garden — or simply shop at the farmers market — you know how zucchini behaves this time of year. One day it’s a neat, glossy little squash, and seemingly overnight it turns into a hefty green club that could feed a family of four. Our farmers market tables are piled high with them, and many of us are running out of ideas for how to use them.
The good news? Zucchini’s versatility makes it one of the easiest vegetables to love. Mild and tender, it can go savory or sweet, raw or cooked, star of the plate or subtle background player. Think: a silky summer soup, a light pasta toss, a colorful fritter crisped golden in olive oil, or even a moist chocolate zucchini cake or faux apple crisp! And don’t forget zucchini bread—the classic solution to the season’s abundance.
We’ve gathered a wealth of zucchini recipes to help you embrace the season rather than feel overwhelmed by it. Whether you’re looking for quick weeknight meals, fresh picnic fare, or creative ways to sneak more vegetables into your baking, you’ll find inspiration in our recipe collections.
So instead of seeing the end-of-summer zucchini glut as a challenge, treat it as an opportunity. With a little creativity, you’ll discover that there’s no such thing as too much zucchini.
LINK: Zucchini Recipes
