Summer is a great time to introduce your baby to new vegetables, especially zucchini! Soft, tender, and tasty, this vegetable can be found in abundance at local markets. It's easy to grow, too — try planting some in your garden next summer.

• Wash the zucchini thoroughly. Trim off the ends; then cut the zucchini into ¼-inch slices.

• Place in a steamer basket inside a medium saucepan. Fill the pot with water until it reaches the bottom of the steamer basket.

• Bring to a boil; then steam for 10–15 minutes, or until tender.

• Cut each slice into quarters, and serve as finger food.