Zucchini means "little squash" in Italian. In fact, these are small summer squashes. If left to mature on the vine, they can grow to very large, pumpkin-like sizes. At that point, they’re no longer referred to as zucchini, but marrows. Being small and sweet, zucchini pair well with tomatoes, so try a sauce or side dish of sautéed zucchini and tomatoes for a very summery dish--extra good if served with a bit of fresh mozzarella. Though many people think to cook these squashes, they also make a delicious carpaccio, or raw preparation, cubed with just a bit of olive oil, lemon and her
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