Zucchini is seemingly everywhere this time of year. Among the many types of summer squash, it’s what you’re most likely to see at markets and on grocery store shelves in the warmer months. But even within the world of zucchini, there are still several different shades and shapes of the prolific vegetable.
There’s the classic green variety, spherical eight-ball, striped cocozelle and golden zucchini that’s the color of daffodils. Though they look different, they all have a similarly quiet flavor profile, making them interchangeable when it comes to cooking. Advertisement
Keep in mind that zucchini skins and seeds are both edible. When shopping for the summer squash, select specimens that feel fairly heavy for their size, given that they are mostly water. Also look for those without soft