"tomato zucchini soup" news and stories

Even though it is only midway through the summer season, if you plant zucchini, you probably already have a glut of it in your garden. Zucchini ( also known as courgettes) are a delicious summer squash, but are notorious for their fast, aggressive growth. Their season starts in the lat spring and continues on until summer, though they are available year round in most places since they grow easily in hothouses. The two easiest things to do with zucchini are chop them up and toss them in a stir fry, or grill them. Both cooking methods take no instruction beyond "cook until tender." But they get boring. Here are eight more interesting (and delicious) ways to use up some of summer's bounty, courtesy of some very creative food bloggers. Some are desserts, some are sides and the last two can serve as main courses - although we won't tell if you eat a piece of the cake first.

• Chocolate Zucchini Cake
• Zucchini Cookies
• Lemon Zucchini Muffins
• Zucchini Pancakes with Salmon
• Zucchini Cornbread
• Feta Stuffed Zucchini
• Zucchini Pie
• Tomato Zucchini Soup