Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. About 1 inch deep. In batches, dredge zucchini slices in flour, then into the eggs then into the bread crumbs, pressing down to make a nice coat.

For perfect crunchy roasted vegetables like zucchini, this common pantry item is a necessary ingredient to add to the mix.

It's essentially a pesto made of fried zucchini, three kinds of cheese and fresh basil. But there's a twist. The secret to making it taste so good? Butter!