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Zucchini & Summer Squash

Famously prolific, zucchini and other summer squash overwhelm many home gardeners and farmers markets. Try these tasty, easy recipes to use one of summer's most bountiful produce items.
Spring-to-Summer Vegetable Ragout
This late spring through early summer vegetable "ragout" is a light stew of carrots, zucchini, and peas that makes an easy side dish or a hearty main meal when served over steaming polenta.
Zucchini Frittata
This simple combination of summer squash, onion, garlic, cheese, and eggs makes a quick and satisfying brunch, lunch, or casual dinner.
Grilled Zucchini & Summer Squash
Zucchini and summer squash are tasty, easy additions to any summer grill.
Shaved Zucchini Salad
Very thinly sliced zucchini needs only a bit of lemon and parmesan to make a beautiful, tempting salad.
Summer Vegetable Pesto Soup
A simple soup of zucchini, green beans, and tomatoes topped with bright pesto makes a simple supper.
Late Summer Vegetable Stew
Zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes come together in this quick summer vegetable stew.

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