Probably the most well-known variety of summer squash. It has dark green or yellow skin covering an off-white flesh. The skin often contains some lighter colored specs or stripes. It is much like a cucumber in size and shape. They are harvested at 7 to 8-inches long, when they are the most flavorful. Large zucchini lose their tenderness and are much less flavorful than the smaller, younger zucchini.

Zucchini can be steamed, fried, sautéed, or baked and they are excellent when sliced and grilled. Also referred to as a courgette.

Baked Stuffed Zucchini
Baked Zucchini with Tomatoes

Chicken with Zucchini and Tomatoes
Continental Zucchini
Corn-Zucchini Skillet
Crunchy Zucchini and Tomatoes

Fresh Zucchini Bread
Fried Summer Squash
Fried Zucchini

Mexican Succotash
Minestrone
Monterey Zucchini

Sautéed Zucchini and Peas
Savory Sautéed Zucchini
Stuffed Zucchini

Tomato-Zucchini Fettucine
Tomato-Zucchini Skillet

Zucchini Bread
Zucchini Cake
Zucchini, Chicken and Rice Casserole
Zucchini Chocolate Cake
Zucchini-Dressing Casserole
Zucchini Hash Browns
Zucchini-Herb Cornbread
Zucchini Latkes
Zucchini or Green Bean Bundles
Zucchini Pancakes
Zucchini Provencal