Simple Squash Ideas

From Tiffany Howard -

I hope you and your family will enjoy some of these recipes!  I have collected these from family, friends and the Internet!

Also, if you have a family that doesn’t like squash, remember to try and ‘sneak’ some squash in to your meals!  Puree and store in freezer bags that you can easily add to soups, sauces, spaghetti sauce, etc.!  They can even be added to baked goods!  And they’ll never know that they are getting extra vitamins and fiber in their meals!  Enjoy!

Baked Zucchini

Slice zucchini fairly thin into rounds, drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper, and garlic powder.  Place on greased cookie sheet and bake at 450* for 10-15 minutes.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and return to oven for a few minutes.  Delicious and easy!

Yellow Summer Squash

Slice yellow squash, add chopped onion, and pan fry in olive oil or butter until tender.  Add salt, pepper, and your favorite seasoning to taste!

If you like a little spice to your sautéed squash, try adding a dash of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes and a squirt of lemon juice.

BBQ’d Squash

An easy and delicious way to enjoy your squash during the summer grilling season!

Slice your zucchini or yellow squash.  Brush or drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper or Seasoning salt.

For Banana, butternut, and acorn squash:

You can bake or microwave any of these three squashes and add butter, and brown sugar.  Honey is also delicious.  Just remember that if you do decide to microwave be sure to poke holes in the squash before microwaving, or your squash can EXPLODE while cooking.

Soupy Baked Zucchini with Cheese

Cut Zucchini lengthwise in to quarters.  Place in baking pan or cookie sheet, skin side down.  Pour a can of cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken) over the tops of the spears. Salt and pepper the top.  Cover with cheese.  Bake until squash is tender.  My kids will eat this one!

Marinated Summer Squash

Cut the squash in half and Thinly slice squash. (half circles)  You can also make squash ‘sticks’ or ‘spears’ if you like the seeds removed.  Put in a bowl and pour your favorite Italian Dressing over the top.  Add vinegar to taste and salt and pepper.  A great snack to keep cold in the refrigerator.  Healthy and easy!