zuke
Summer squash, informally
Zuke is informal for zucchini, the green summer squash: I'm grilling some zukes for dinner.
The clipped form appears mainly in casual speech and recipe blogs.
Edible green summer squash
- ratatouilleProvençal vegetable stew
- stir-fryQuick-cook in hot oil
- sauteedFried quickly in fat
- grilledCooked on metal bars
roasted · baked · spiralized · fritter · casserole · stuffed · sliced · diced
Newly germinated plants
- harvestGathering mature crops
- cultivateGrow or develop purposefully
- compostDecayed organic fertilizer
- mulchProtective plant bedding
watering · hoe · trowel · beds · soil · fertilize · irrigation · trellising
Ample supply, overflowing
- harvestGathering mature crops
- grillingCooking on metal grates
- barbecueSlow-cook over coals
- picnicOutdoor casual meal
seasonal · fresh · ripe · bounty · prolific · canning · preserves · salad
Minimal food energy content
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- nutrient-richContaining abundant nourishment
- hydratingSupplying with fluid
vegan · vegetarian · healthy · wholesome · dietary · antioxidants
courgette
Edible green summer squash
- ratatouilleProvençal vegetable stew
- stir-fryQuick-cook in hot oil
- sauteedFried quickly in fat
grilled · roasted · baked · spiralized · fritter · casserole · stuffed · sliced · diced · grated
seedlings
Newly germinated plants
mulch · watering · hoe · trowel · beds · soil · fertilize · irrigation · trellising · transplant
abundance
Ample supply, overflowing
picnic · seasonal · fresh · ripe · bounty · prolific · canning · preserves · salad · refreshing
low-calorie
Minimal food energy content
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- nutrient-richContaining abundant nourishment
hydrating · vegan · vegetarian · healthy · wholesome · dietary · antioxidants