This recipe was created by chef Michael Kornick of MK Restaurant in Chicago. It's part of a special menu he created for Epicurious's Wine.Dine.Donate program.

Ingredients

　　3 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　2 cups (about 1 pound) baby zucchini, stems removed and cut in half lengthwise

　　2 cups (about 3/4 pound) small yellow patty pan squash, trimmed and cut in half crosswise

　　1 teaspoon sea salt

　　1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

　　3/4 cup (about 16 leaves) fresh basil, torn and loosely packed

　　1/2 cup (about 32 leaves) fresh mint, loosely packed

　　In 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, melt butter. Add zucchini and patty pans and sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer to large serving dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper, add basil and mint, and toss to combine. Serve with Chef Kornick's Grilled Salmon Steaks with Littleneck Clams and Saffron-Mint Broth .