Zucchini and summer squash are available general mid to late summer. Unlike their winter squash relations, zucchini and other summer squashes are not known for their storability, but instead are a seasonal treat associated with the bounty of summer.
Like all squashes, zucchini is descended from native species originating in South America, (though believed to have been developed in Italy). Zucchini and summer squash have been popularized in the U.S. most likely by Italian Immigrants and their decedents.
SOME QUICK TIPS ON ZUCCHINI AND SUMMER SQUASH
* Try zucchini raw, broiled, steamed, fried, grilled, sauteed , or stir fried!
* Substitute zucchini in a potato pancake recipe.
* Add chuncks of summer squash to soups and stews toward end of cooking time to retain texture, or use zucchini puree as a soup base.
*Refrigerate zucchini/summer squash in hydrator drawer for up to 3-4 days.
* For longer term storage, freeze zucchini puree in air tight containers for use in winter soups, and grated zucchini for breads and muffins.
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