It’s always tough to say goodbye to summer — particularly to the glorious gold, radiant red and vibrant green produce colors. But the early autumn days still have those warm weather moments and availability of end-of-summer fruits and vegetables. Yellow and green zucchini, white or yellow corn, and tiny grape or cherry tomatoes make up this tasty side dish.

Sheet pan recipes are part of the Seriously Simple playbook, and this one is sure to delight your family and friends. I have guests ask me for the recipe once they taste this savory yet slightly sweet dish. They are always surprised that it is so easy to make.

Serve this to accompany any simple chicken, fish or meat course. You can also jazz this up with the addition of some yellow, orange or red thinly sliced bell peppers, which can be added when you first cook the zucchini. Sometimes I garnish the lightly caramelized medley with a dusting of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. If you have any leftovers, add them to a pasta or rice dish.

Sheet Pan Roasted Zucchini, Corn and Tomatoes

Serves 4

8 medium zucchini (yellow and green), cut into 1/2-inch slices

3 tablespoons olive oil or grapeseed oil

Salt and black pepper, to taste

2 ears corn, husked and shucked

1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes

2 tablespoons finely chopped basil

1. Preheat the oven to 425 F.

2. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Arrange the zucchini slices on the sheet pan. Drizzle over the oil, and season with salt and pepper. Mix with a spatula until evenly coated.

3. Roast the zucchini for 25 minutes, turning halfway through so they will evenly cook. Add the corn kernels and roast another 10 minutes or until the vegetables are slightly brown. Add the tomatoes and roast another 5 to 8 minutes or until tomatoes begin to collapse. Sprinkle chopped basil over the medley, mix together and taste for seasoning. Serve immediately.

(Diane Rossen Worthington is an authority on new American cooking. She is the author of 18 cookbooks, including “Seriously Simple Parties,” and a James Beard Award-winning radio show host. You can contact her at www.seriouslysimple.com.)

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