{"id":2113423,"date":"2025-07-29T10:05:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T17:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldenhousetucson.com\/chinese-food\/?p=2113423"},"modified":"2025-07-29T10:05:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T17:05:44","slug":"3-ways-to-turn-zucchini-into-the-star-when-cooked-properly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldenhousetucson.com\/chinese-food\/2025\/07\/29\/3-ways-to-turn-zucchini-into-the-star-when-cooked-properly\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Turn Zucchini Into the Star  When Cooked Properly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Date: <b>2025-07-28 23:34:11<\/b><\/p>\n\n<div id=\"wrap_aoad3f53\" class=\"aoa_wrap \">\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"player\" type=\"text\/html\" width=\"750\" height=\"440\"\r\n  \t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"width:750px;height:440px;\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YxIKc-NEyWQ?enablejsapi=1\"\r\n  \t\t\t\t\tframeborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n    <div id=\"aoad3f53\" class=\"aoa_overlay \">\n        <div class=\"aoa_content\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\"><img style=\"margin:0 auto;max-height:400px;\" data-src=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n        <span id=\"close_aoad3f53\" class=\"aoa_close\"><\/span>\n        <a id=\"close_btn_aoad3f53\" class=\"aoa_close_btn\" onclick=\"setVisibility('aoad3f53', 'none');\">&times;<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>In this NEW SERIES we&#8217;ll explore how to properly cook veg so people will eat them.<\/p>\n<p>Think you hate zucchini?<br \/>\nIt\u2019s one of the top grown veggies at home that is AMAZING when cooked properly. <\/p>\n<p>In this recipe episode and, I\u2019m breaking down 3 crave-worthy ways to transform courgette (aka zucchini) into something juicy, flavorful, memorable and completely satisfying. <\/p>\n<p>These simple, flavor-forward techniques work whether you\u2019re serving it as a main, a side, or tossing and adding it to pasta or rice dishes, or sandwiches even.<\/p>\n<p>Learn the top 3 ways to prepare zucchini from your garden or store bought this year:<br \/>\nWhether you call it courgette or zucchini, this overlooked underrated vegetable deserves another shot. These techniques will help give it it&#8217;s best shot to make it to your dinner table.<\/p>\n<p>Want more flavor-first inspiration?<br \/>\nSign up for my newsletter at  https:\/\/dereksarno.com\/<br \/>\nI\u2019ll be sending out tips, food stories and new videos, and ideas you won\u2019t want to miss.  Coming soon.<\/p>\n<p>3 Ways to Make Zucchini &amp; Summer Squash taste worthy.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s all in the cut, seasoning, and cook.<\/p>\n<p>1. Pan-Seared Zucchini Rounds<br \/>\nCut into thick rounds. Season with salt + pepper. Sear in hot plant-based butter (seasoned-side down) until golden. Add a splash of water, cover, and steam to finish. Juicy inside, crisp on the outside.<br \/>\n2. BBQ-Saut\u00e9ed Yellow Squash<br \/>\nThinly slice squash. Toss with olive oil + BBQ rub. Saut\u00e9 in a hot pan until lightly seared, then deglaze with water to create a smoky, natural sauce. Serve hot or cold.<br \/>\n3. Roasted Zucchini &amp; Squash Steaks<br \/>\nCut squash into thick slabs. Season with oil + savory rub. Sear cut-side down in a hot pan, then roast at 375\u00b0F for 10\u201312 min. Meaty, golden, and totally crave-worthy.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you and see you soon<br \/>\nd, f and G<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Date: 2025-07-28 23:34:11 In this NEW SERIES we&#8217;ll explore how to properly cook veg so people will eat them. Think you hate zucchini? It\u2019s one of the top grown veggies at home that is AMAZING when cooked properly. 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