Updated August 04, 2022
Zucchini Season, My Favorite Time of Year
Summer is in full swing and that means it is zucchini season, my favorite time of year. I love cooking and baking with zucchini, it is probably my favorite vegetable. We always grow zucchini in our garden so we can make ALL the zucchini recipes. If you don’t have a garden, don’t worry, you can buy zucchini at the farmers market, store, or I bet your neighbors have some zucchini they are willing to give to you. Zucchini grows like crazy during the hot summer months and everyone is always trying to share the zucchini love.
Tips for Cooking and Baking with Zucchini
Here are a few tips that will help you have zucchini success in the kitchen!
The smaller zucchini are best for cooking and grilling.If you have a giant zucchini that got too big in the garden, don’t throw it out, use it for baking! Over sized zucchini are my favorite because I LOVE baking with zucchini. When you put zucchini in baked goods, magic happens! It makes cakes, breads, cookies, brownies, etc. so moist and delicious.To use zucchini in baked goods, shred the zucchini. You can use a box grater or a food processor. I never peel the zucchini first, it is fine to leave on the green skin.For baked goods, squeeze the liquid out of the zucchini in a paper towel before adding it to your recipe. Zucchini holds a lot of water and if you don’t squeeze out some of the moisture your baked goods might be too moist. I find that garden zucchini has a lot more moisture than store-bought zucchini. If your zucchini isn’t that watery, gently squeeze it out but don’t take out all of the moisture. You want the zucchini to add moisture to your recipe.If you have a lot of zucchini and aren’t able to use it all at once, shred it up and freeze it. Squeeze some of the moisture out and place in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. To use, defrost the zucchini first, and squeeze out additional moisture, if necessary.
Best Zucchini Recipes
If you are wondering what to make with your zucchini this summer, we have LOTS of zucchini recipes for you! These zucchini recipes are our favorite zucchini recipes that we make every summer. Yes, there are a lot of them so we have to get to work! There are sweet and savory zucchini recipes, some healthy zucchini recipes, and some decadent ones too! Something for everyone!
Salad and Appetizer Recipes
Zucchini FrittersGrilled Zucchini SaladZucchini Ribbon SaladZucchini Corn and Avocado SalsaGrilled Zucchini NachosBaked Zucchini FriesThree Cheese Zucchini Drop Biscuits
Zucchini Noodle Recipes
Zucchini Noodles with PestoSouthwestern Zucchini Noodle Bowls5-Ingredient Spinach Parmesan Zucchini NoodlesMediterranean Zucchini Pasta SaladZucchini Noodles with Asparagus, Peas, and Basil VinaigretteEasy Chicken Zucchini Noodle Stir FrySummer Zucchini Noodle SaladSausage and Peppers with Zucchini Noodles
Savory Zucchini Recipes
Grilled Zucchini Chickpea TacosGrilled ZucchiniCorn and Zucchini EnchiladasSpring Vegetable Zucchini SoupGrilled Chicken and Zucchini KebabsGrilled Zucchini and Corn TostadasBlack Bean and Quinoa Enchilada Zucchini BoatsVegetable SoupEasy Minestrone SoupGarlic Butter Grilled Vegetable Pizza
Zucchini Bread Recipes
Classic Zucchini BreadChocolate Zucchini BreadChocolate Chip Zucchini BreadLemon Zucchini BreadZucchini Banana BreadZucchini Coconut Bread
Zucchini Muffin Recipes
Zucchini MuffinsHealthy Chocolate Zucchini MuffinsApple Zucchini MuffinsZucchini Cheddar Corn MuffinsZucchini Banana Blueberry Muffins
Zucchini Breakfast Recipes
Zucchini Bread Baked OatmealZucchini PancakesBrown Butter Zucchini Coffee CakeThree Cheese Zucchini Drop Biscuits
Dessert Recipes
Chocolate Zucchini CakeZucchini BrowniesLemon Zucchini BarsChocolate Chip Zucchini BarsChocolate Zucchini CupcakesChocolate Zucchini Coconut CakeZucchini CookiesZucchini Applesauce Oatmeal CookiesChocolate Fudge Zucchini CookiesZucchini Cookies with Chocolate Chips and Dried Cranberries
Favorite Zucchini Recipes
What are your favorite zucchini recipes? Let us know in the comments! We are always looking for new zucchini recipes to make during the summertime. We hope you enjoy all of our favorite zucchini recipes! And I have to put a special plug in for my Chocolate Zucchini Bread, if you make one zucchini recipe this summer, make the bread. It is my all-time favorite and it always gets rave reviews! Happy zucchini season and make sure you share these zucchini recipes with your friends, family, and neighbors. We know everyone is looking for good zucchini recipes to use up that garden zucchini! And you can always share a loaf of zucchini bread too, they will love you forever:)
