Use a mandolin to slice zucchini lengthwise for a delicate cascade of vegetables to accompany these pesto-marinated beef skewers. Serve with crispy flatbread.
This all-in-one entrée uses fresh herbs and vegetables that are available all year round. To make it a side dish, simply divide the filling among six to eight small zucchini.
A simple small-batch relish is a good way to turn abundant zucchini into something more creative than the typical side dish. The single-jar yield means you don't have to process it in a boiling water canner – just refrigerate it in an airtight container. Serve the relish with grilled chicken or pork, on grilled burgers or sausages, or even in place of salsa with tortilla chips.
This savoury pie using convenient store-bought pizza dough as a base resembles a cross between quiche and pizza. Salting the zucchini removes the excess liquid and intensifies the taste, making it a perfect partner for sausage and sharp Canadian Cheddar cheese.
Strip loin grilling steak is a tender cut to cook right away but is even more flavourful if marinated first. You can also use rib eye, tenderloin or top sirloin grilling steak. With the zucchini grilled alongside, this is a no-fuss meal.
This simple, gourmet seasonal pasta is so quick to make that it's perfect for busy nights. Zucchini blossoms are very delicate, so it's best to add them at the very last minute. Look for tightly closed bright yellow blossoms that are free of blemishes and use them within a day or two, because they don't last long in the refrigerator.
Quiche often made its way onto my family's weekend menu as I was growing up in France. This crustless version is a welcome twist during summer, when you don't want to spend too much time indoors making dough. It also makes a fantastic brunch option. Just be sure to wring out as much liquid as possible from the zucchini and spinach, so the quiche doesn't become soggy. – Jennifer Bartoli, Food specialist
At a dinner party, even the vegetable dishes should be tasty and special. This one from Kate Gammal adds eye-catching colour, shape and texture to the plate.
This is delicious as a light dinner or brunch topped with sour cream or Feta Tomato Cream.
