Ten zucchini recipes that don't totally zucc

This cool courgette is commonly confused with its crispy cousin - the cucumber. Zucchinis, in comparison to their cousins, are often firmer and fair better in savoury dishes, as some can be bitter. Get into the zest of things this zucchini season!

Zucchini fatteh Source: Racha Abou Alchamat

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Zucchini scapece

Source: Rob Palmer

When zucchini is in season, it's perfect for this simple dish of fried rounds of zucchini with vinegar and mint. Serve it as an antipasto or as a side dish to fish, and your day will be immeasurably brighter and tastier!

Gluten-free carrot and zucchini slab cake

Source: Lyndey Milan's Baking Secrets

This Lyndey Milan cake is lovely and light and tender - and a good one for kids who are tricky about vegetables!

Zucchini cacciatore

Zucchini cacciatore Source: Adam Liaw

Where traditionally made with rabbit or chicken (cacciatore means 'hunter' in Italian), this vegetarian version uses zucchini as the star. Butter beans bring protein, and kalamata olives bring a salty-sweet kick.

Penne with zucchini crema

Justine Scofield's Penne with zucchini crema Source: Plum Books / Jeremy Simons

This is a much-loved pasta dish in Justine Schofield's repertoire. The zucchini are cooked until very soft and creamy, making this super light yet very moreish. It’s easy to whip up for a weeknight dinner, particularly if you’re looking for a champion vegetarian meal that everyone will love.

Stuffed zucchini

Source: Danielle Abou Karam

Make zucchini the star of the show and stuff them with beef, cheese, herbs and pepper, then bake until a beautiful and creamy.

Savoury muffins

Source: Adam Liaw

Hoda Hannaway's muffins the perfect way to use up veggies and herbs in the fridge, ensure the kids are eating a nutritious snack and best of all, you can freeze them - perfect for emergencies.

Zucchini fatteh (fattet makmour)

Zucchini fatteh Source: Racha Abou Alchamat

A classic Syrian dish made with zucchini, fried pita bread and tahini yoghurt sauce. The first layer is crunchy pita bread pieces mixed with homemade tomato/onion sauce, topped with yoghurt tahini sauce, stuffed zucchini, and sprinkled with crunchy nuts, fresh parsley and pomegranate seeds.

Zucchini and pesto scrambled eggs

Source: Adam Liaw

Hayden Quinn would always have ridiculous amounts of zucchini and basil in his dad's garden, and this was a great way to use it every day in his breakfast. Plus, it’s quick, easy and it fills you up, ready for a good day ahead.

Baked zucchini flowers with ricotta and mint

Zucchini flowers taste especially good when stuffed. Source: Jono Fleming

Silvia Colloca carefully stuffs zucchini flowers with ricotta, mint and anchovy for a gorgeous roast vegetable that's soft and creamy.

Cumin lamb and zucchini foldovers

Source: Danielle Abou Karam

Why not try these crisp shortcrust pastry triangles filled with spiced lamb, plus zucchini of course, and served with a minted pea sauce.