Pumpkin and zucchini summer recipes highlighted in Hungary and Romania

Two culinary guides showcase summer vegetable dishes. A Hungarian feature presents six pumpkin‑based recipes, ranging from layered pumpkin casserole and meat‑and‑vegetable stew to vegetable kebabs with cottage cheese, wok‑style vegetable ragout, vegetable patty and a versatile pumpkin stew. The article notes that pumpkin, originally from the Americas, is now a popular summer squash in Hungary.

A Romanian piece offers a creamy zucchini one‑pot meal that can be prepared in a vegan version. It combines thinly sliced zucchini with chickpeas, apple, curry, lemon, soy sauce and black rice, describing the preparation steps and highlighting zucchini’s recent popularity despite not being a traditional Transylvanian ingredient.