Summer Star: Zucchini

It may not be as beautiful as a tomato or as fragrant as a cantaloupe, but there's plenty to love about zucchini. It's one of the most versatile vegetables out there, transitioning as easily from salads and sautés to desserts. This time of year it's even more bountiful (and inexpensive) because it's Minnesota Grown! Tender, mild zucchini is perfect in pancakes and partners beautifully with nearly all manner of herbs and spices. Did we mention chocolate? Our brown sugar and chocolate-chip-studded cake is the ideal late-summer dessert. It's mildly sweet and moist without being too heavy or rich. Vegetables never had it so good!

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