Got Summer Squash? Eleven Recipes To Make the Most of It

Roasted Summer SquashGot Summer Squash? Here’s A Recipe Round-Up for Zucchini, Yellow, Crookneck and Pattypan, Too

Everywhere I go, people want to know, just what to do with all their summer squash. Got summer squash? I’ve got eleven easy and delicious recipes for you to enjoy your abundance in style. Get ready to grate, spiralize, noodle, ribbon and slice that squash. Then bake, roast, Continue reading Got Summer Squash? Eleven Recipes To Make the Most of It

Zucchini Romano – Everyday Healthy! Everyday Delicious!

Zucchini Romano – Everyday Healthy! Everyday Delicious!Zucchini Romano – Layers of Roasted Zucchini, Chunky Tomato Sauce & Pecorino Romano

According to the weather rather than the calendar, fall has definitely arrived in southwestern Montana. Even so, along with the nighttime chill in the air and trees and shrubs displaying their fall colors, there’s still an abundance of tomatoes continuing to ripen and lots of zucchini ready for harvesting. Continue reading Zucchini Romano – Everyday Healthy! Everyday Delicious!

Summer Squash Ribbons with Pesto – Dinner in 15 Minutes

Summer Squash Ribbons with Pesto – Dinner in 15 Minutes

Summer Squash Ribbons When You’re Awash in Summer Squash

Every August finds markets and gardens awash (as in saturated) with summer squash. Whether it’s too hot to cook or too little time, let summer squash ribbons come to the rescue. With a jar of pesto in your fridge, easily made and fun to eat Summer Squash Ribbons with Pesto are ready to serve in just 15 minutes. Continue reading Summer Squash Ribbons with Pesto – Dinner in 15 Minutes

Late Summer Salad with Spiralized Veggies

Late Summer Salad with Spiralized Veggies
Late Summer Salad with Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette & Spiralized Veggies

Sweet and juicy Juliet and Sun Gold tomatoes continue to ripen on our two tomato plants. Huge carrots and fresh basil surround them. And local summer squash and zucchini can still be found at the local market. Until we get a freeze, here’s a tasty Late Summer Salad Continue reading Late Summer Salad with Spiralized Veggies

Summer Squash Tomato Bake … Captures Summer’s Essence

Summer Squash Tomato Bake ... Captures Summer’s EssenceSummer Squash Tomato Bake with Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Tomatoes, Basil, Parsley & Thyme

Bursting in summer color, our gardens and markets are at their peak. They overflow with summer squash, ripe tomatoes, green beans, broccoli, beets, fragrant herbs, greens, alliums, and so much more. My own large market basket also overflows this time of year. As all I want to eat Continue reading Summer Squash Tomato Bake … Captures Summer’s Essence

Summer Squash Agrodolce Salad

Summer Squash Agrodolce SaladSummer Squash the Italian Way – With a Sweet and Sour Dressing

The Italian term agrodolce (pronounced “agro-dolchay”) describes sweet and sour sauce made with a reduction of vinegar and sweetener (usually sugar). The name comes from “agro” (sour) and “dolce” (sweet). Summer Squash Agrodolce Salad is an unusual pairing. Traditionally agrodolce accompanies meats, pasta and cooked vegetables. Continue reading Summer Squash Agrodolce Salad

Squash Ribbons and Fennel Salad with Red Quinoa

Squash Ribbons and Fennel Salad with Red QuinoaSquash Ribbons to the Rescue

Tis the season for lots and lots of summer squash. In fact, ever-increasing numbers of summer squash now grace our gardens and farmers’ markets. Squash ribbons can help resolve many a summer squash quandary. They are fun Continue reading Squash Ribbons and Fennel Salad with Red Quinoa