Summer squash
Summer squash recipes have been around for centuries. This type of squash is native to North America and was a staple food of the Native Americans. The first recorded summer squash recipe was in a cookbook published in 1845. The recipe was for a dish called "stuffed summer squash" and was made with a mixture of chopped squash, onions, bread crumbs, and spices.
Summer squash became more popular in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This was partly due to the fact that it was one of the few vegetables that could be grown in the hot summer months. Squash was also canned and sold as a winter vegetable, which made it more available to people year-round.
During the Great Depression, summer squash was a cheap and plentiful food that helped many families stretch their food budget. In the 1940s and 1950s, summer squash recipes started to appear in popular cookbooks and magazines. These recipes were usually simple and used ingredients that were easily available.
Advice
Summer squash is a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. To make the most of your summer squash, try to select squash that have a firm, unblemished skin. When storing, place the vegetables in a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. When cooking, be sure to not overcook the squash as it will become mushy. Instead, try to cook it for a few minutes to retain the flavor and texture. Additionally, adding herbs and spices to your dishes can enhance the flavor of summer squash. Lastly, summer squash is a great addition to salads, soups, and stews. Enjoy!
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Recipes
Pan-Cooked Summer Squash With Tomatoes and Basil
- pepper
- salt
- tomato
- zucchini
- basil
- olive oil
- garlic
Spiralized Summer Squash With Garlic and Basil
- basil
- parmesan cheese
- garlic
- olive oil
- yellow summer squash
- black pepper
- salt
Deep Fried Summer Squash
- all purpose flour
- milk
- oil
- egg
- summer squash
- black pepper
- salt
Sweet and Spicy Grilled Summer Squash
- salt
- sesame seed
- lime
- shallot
- honey
- rice vinegar
- cilantro
- soy sauce
- vegetable
- hot chili paste
- summer squash
Saucy Grilled Summer Squash With Chickpeas
- cilantro
- black pepper
- olive oil
- paprika
- cumin seed
- chickpea
- summer squash
- salt
- cherry
- turmeric
- coriander
- garlic
- sweet pepper
- SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
- metal skewer
Stuffed Summer Squash
- onion
- bread
- parmesan cheese
- yellow squash
- sausage
- black pepper
- salt
- salt
Slow-Cooked Summer Squash with Lemon and Thyme
- lemon zest
- lemon juice
- summer squash
- olive oil
- garlic
- thyme
- salt
Summer Squash with Basil Butter
- butter
- summer squash
- parmesan cheese
- basil
- salt
Grilled Halibut and Summer Squash with Pumpkin Seeds
- salt
- lime
- cilantro
- pumpkin seed
- olive oil
- zucchini
Grilled Trout & Summer Squash With Smoky Scallion Labneh
- salt
- caper
- lemon juice
- shallot
- summer squash
- olive oil
- dill
- watercress
- trout
- callion
- labneh
Summer Squash with Braised Red Pepper and Basil
- pepper
- bell pepper
- yellow summer squash
- water
- basil
- olive oil
- salt
Stir-Fried Spicy Cauliflower and Summer Squash
- black pepper
- salt
- chile garlic sauce
- cauliflower
- onion
- summer squash
- sesame seed oil
- cilantro
- soy sauce
- garlic
- olive oil
Stuffed Tomatoes and Summer Squash
- salt
- milk
- onion
- bread crumb
- loose pork sausage
- zucchini
- olive oil
- parsley
- garlic
- butter
- tomato
- day baguette
- round summer squash
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- salt 69%
Usual Ingredients
- olive oil 38%
- summer squash 38%