There aren’t a lot of things you can count on happening year after year, but every summer, one thing is certain: our garden produces more zucchini then we know what to do with. Sure, we can make Stanley Tucci’s favorite zucchini pasta with the first harvest,

These popular zucchini recipes, including pasta dishes, simple roasted sides and sweet desserts, are the perfect way to use this summer squash.

Zucchini can do more than just sit on the side of the plate. These 17 recipes that don’t treat zucchini like a sidekick show how bold and tasty it can really be. With the right mix, this green veggie becomes the star every time.