It's that time of year again: the time of year where summer's bounty is unwavering, that time of year that we're getting a little tired of the hooray-it's-summer salads, a little wary of those piles of produce on the counter.
That's what we're here for.
Here are 9 new ways to use zucchini (or other summer squash), to make that gigantic pile feel exciting, inspiring, and new again.
Alice Water's Ratatouille by Genius Recipes
![Alice Water's Ratatouille](https://images.food52.com/gFXI-sQ2roguXFhkSqHOFnlHpYU=/54939542-b54f-4f7f-94e1-daf08b045d50--Food52_082211-2792.jpg)
Zuccaghetti by dymnyno
![Zuccaghetti](https://images.food52.com/2_ZvBQcwwChd7IRY5ZI_HgkM9BA=/b6b1ae0a-b099-4681-bcc2-227f939ea59c--070610F_249.JPG)
Summer Squash Gratin with Salsa Verde and Gruyere by amanda
![Summer Squash Gratin](https://images.food52.com/VPROBDM8tpY8hRs0kQ1TnsIvT2w=/1be647c6-0856-4f80-bc8b-c7e61bb6afa1--060711F_592.JPG)
Zucchini with Lemon, Basil and Honey by amanda
![Zucchini with Basil Mint and Honey](https://images.food52.com/4YpBd7SH8EdF2vUJyNFLHnrkyJc=/340088e4-061a-49fd-b220-6f166be23b41--IMG_3762.jpg)
Zucchini Pancakes by dagny
![Zucchini Pancakes](https://images.food52.com/F6BZCc-VsbNGiC_XNhAURQ-hpJw=/ec95ed24-651c-4e53-b302-1e95d8226b82--090109F_672.JPG)
Roasted Zucchini with Chili-Mint Vinaigrette by merrill
![Roasted Zucchini with Chili-Mint Vinaigrette](https://images.food52.com/h2s5t7O6n6E463XRVeJE-KIKUSI=/82ef2de0-ea38-4066-91fa-8c3b359ffae0--WBP1108101_F52_315.jpg)
Patirica Wells' Zucchini Carpaccio with Avocado and Pistachios by Genius Recipes
![Zucchini Carpaccio](https://images.food52.com/aLGD9EGZ0e-aue-7dpFvSO2Qu4U=/32d67f79-cd25-48dc-aadf-b3db8a13c937--Food5209-06-065888-Zucchini3.jpeg)
Couscous Salad with Zucchini, Lemon and Ricotta Salata by amanda
![Couscous Salad with Zucchini Lemon and Ricotta Salata](https://images.food52.com/_Gqf341Ap_OarKEQz-nWwEzKjZc=/aead08a3-9cba-4a63-be49-48ae5b4c9ab8--110629_Food52_1412.jpg)
Zucchini Lemon Cookies by KelseyTheNaptimeChef
![Zucchini Lemon Cookies](https://images.food52.com/GkL8HUNKcHfud75LYCCnGfqcBgo=/20428d70-8c3e-48f6-9469-80d4531dc35d--cookies.jpg)
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