Zucchini
A tender summer squash with mild flavor. Sauté, roast, or grill; cooks quickly.
Used for
- stir-fries
- roasting
- pasta
- grilling
In the kitchen
- slice
- dice
- sauté
- grill
- roast
Picking it at the store
- Smaller is better — 6 to 8 inches max; giant ones turn seedy and watery
- Shiny, firm skin with no soft patches or blemishes
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