Squash

[whomper]

I grew squash this year. The first one I plucked ripened right before I went away for vacation so i gave it to my neighbor so it didnt go to waste. I have more on the way that should be ready in a few weeks. Any simple suggestions for a guy with limited skills in the kitchen ? Thanks

[Kid Cid]

You didn't say if this was summer squash or zucchini but it doesn't really matter.

Simplest solution? Cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces, marinate in Italian salad dressing for 15-20 minutes. Grill over direct medium heat for 6-8 minutes turning once.

[SheikYerbuti]

Cut into extremely thin slices (use a mandolin if you have one). Dip quickly in a thin egg wash and then dredge in AP flour and pat off as much as you can. You don't want a thick coating here. Deep fry or pan fry until GB&D and serve with marinara sauce.

 

F'n delicious.

[AFRO]

Cut into extremely thin slices (use a mandolin if you have one). Dip quickly in a thin egg wash and then dredge in AP flour and pat off as much as you can. You don't want a thick coating here. Deep fry or pan fry until GB&D and serve with marinara sauce.

 

F'n delicious.

 

 

^^^ I am definately goning to give this a try! ^^^

 

and quite frankly the Itailan dressing one too..

 

 

 

Recently I am over run with fresh produce from my neighbors including Squash, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Cucumbers!

 

so my 2 cents;

 

for the Squash (is it summer squash, or the little fat ones? I have both now)

I slice them pretty thick, (prolly 1/4 inch or so..)

drizzle with some Olive Oil, then lightly Salt and Cracked Peppercorns.

Flip.

Repeat.

let it set for 3-5 or 5-10 min and grill em up.

uh, and I do the same w/the Zucchini too

 

 

 

My girl made some Choc.Chip Zucchini muffins tonight (Yum!)

 

[Jimmy Neutron]

If you've got any butternut squash - try Bier's soup recipe. One of my favoires to date.

[The Holy Roller]

If you've got any butternut squash - try Bier's soup recipe. One of my favoires to date.

 

Amen! For summer squash Mrs HR slices young squash thin (quarter-inch slices), sautees in butter with mushrooms, onions, and tops with whatever white cheese we have around (everything from mozz to pepperjack) and it is friggin' delicious! The key is to use young squash, not after they have started to harden.

[HowboutthemCowboys]

^^^ I am definately goning to give this a try! ^^^

 

 

 

 

My girl made some Choc.Chip Zucchini muffins tonight (Yum!)

 

no doubt. my wife used to make chocalate zucchini cake. You know, back when she used to bake...

[KnightsOfKnee]

Any simple suggestions for a guy with limited skills in the kitchen ?

 

Fry some bacon 90% of the way done. Add sliced onion sqaush and garlic.

 

keep cooking till it is soft enough for your liking. Add a little water as you go to prevent burning. but youre not looking to boil.

 

any seasonings/spices you want.

 

Simple Savory Squash; Done.

 

ETA: try some brown sugar mixed in at very end. yes, it's a southern thing.

Edited September 3, 2009 by KnightsOfKnee

[wiegie]

I grew squash this year. The first one I plucked ripened right before I went away for vacation so i gave it to my neighbor so it didnt go to waste. I have more on the way that should be ready in a few weeks. Any simple suggestions for a guy with limited skills in the kitchen ? Thanks

Give them away to the rest of your neighbors?

[Jimmy Neutron]

Give them away to the rest of your neighbors?

 

The running joke at church is not to leave your windows down while you're in service or you'll wind up with a whole car full of squash. It's not far from the truth.