Zucchini

Zucchini (courgette in French) are a variety of vegetable marrow, a summer squash. They are tender and tasty when young, but most varieties are tasteless when large and overgrown. When buying zucchini, look for squash that is firm and heavy for its size. Do not wash until ready to use.  Peeling is not necessary and the skin is thin and very fragile.

Mild bitterness in zucchini, like that in related species like cucumbers, may be result from environmental factors such as high temperature, low m...