Easy zucchini and slaw for summer plates


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This is the part of summer when zucchini starts appearing everywhere. I like having a few different ways to use it before it takes over the counter. Add a crunchy slaw beside it, and dinner already feels more pulled together.

Zucchini Fritters

Stack of zucchini fritters on a small green plate.

Fritters make extra zucchini feel like a treat. The edges get crisp while the middle stays tender. They work as a snack, side, or light lunch.

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Helpful for this one: box grater makes quick work of shredding zucchini for fritters and quick breads.


Zucchini Cheese Bread

Sliced pieces of zucchini cheese bread with golden crust on marble board.

Savory quick bread is a handy thing to have around. It slices well for lunches and goes nicely with summer soups or salads. The cheese makes it feel satisfying without much effort.

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Helpful for this one: bread pan is useful for quick breads that need a sturdy, even loaf shape.


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Spicy Coleslaw

Shallow bowl with spicy coleslaw topped with chopped parsley

Slaw brings crunch when everything else on the plate is soft or grilled. This one has a little kick without getting fussy. It is a good side for cookouts and easy dinners.

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Helpful for this one: mandolin helps slice cabbage and vegetables thinly for crisp slaw.

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Beth Neels, aka Binky: Nurturing Connections Through Food, Adventure, and Creativity. Beth is a syndicated freelance writer and food blogger, featured in MSN, AP News, Taste of Home, Parade. Reader's Digest, and more. Join our weekly newsletter to get delicious recipes sent directly to your inbox every week.

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