Zucchini Recipes Beyond Bread And Pan-frying

Everyone has zucchini this time of year, but not everyone knows how many different ways it can be used in amazing dishes.

Maine Gardeners Always Have More Zucchinis Than They Can Use

It happened a week ago. Jim and I came home from work and found a huge zucchini on our porch railing. Our very generous neighbors had left it for us from their garden.

It's the vegetable that shows up everywhere this time of year. (Although, technically, a zucchini is a fruit)

You'll find them in the kitchen at work, with an invitation to help yourself, or on a table by the roadside with a similar sign.

Maine Zucchini Can Be Enjoyed in a Wide Variety of Dishes

If you get the chance, pick up one or two and try a few of these incredible dishes.

I was amazed when I started looking around for zucchini recipes. I've put it in bread and fried it up with summer squash and a little olive oil.

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But I never thought of adding it to waffles...or cookies...or salsa.

Once I started looking at all of these delicious recipes, I couldn't stop until I hit 31.

Maine Zucchini is Healthy, Delicious, and Versatile

Some are sweet, some are savory, and they all look delicious. Plus, zucchini is healthy, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and with over 90% water content, it's a great addition to any diet.

So what are you waiting for? Grab a zucchini and start checking the list. I know you're going to find something scrumptious.

30 Creative Ways to Use this Summer's Zucchini

Whether you grow your own, or just have neighbors dropping it on your doorstep, you know you're going to have a lot of zucchini this year. So we have a lot of ideas about how to use it.

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