So, yes. Zucchini is green squash. They are identical twins with different wardrobes. One wears a fancy Italian suit; the other wears jeans.
Don’t let anyone trick you. If a recipe says “green squash,” grab a zucchini. If it says “zucchini,” you’re already winning.
The only real difference? A patty pan squash is scalloped and cute. A zucchini is long and utilitarian. Both are delicious.
The Bitter Truth About August
Every August, the internet is flooded with memes about locked cars and zucchinis. People leave them everywhere because they can’t eat them fast enough.
It’s the only fruit (yes, fruit) that inspires a sense of dread in gardeners. “Oh no, not another zucchini!” they cry.
But wait—there’s a fix. You can spiralize it, grill it, or bake it into a loaf. You can even pickle it. It’s the most versatile green thing in your fridge.
