Winter squash and zucchini

[Rosyrain]

One of my favorite things about the fall season is that squashes are abundant. I am not sure about the rest of you, but after summer I get rather sick of salads and summer veggies. I add squash to my spaghetti sauce to make it more hearty. What do you do with your squash?

 

[helagumamela]

I love spaghetti, but I haven't heard of adding squash to it. Do you make it like a puree before adding it? How does it taste? Can you give a recipe. Thanks!

 

[gata montes]

I've come to the conclusion that squash is something that you either like or dislike - as although I love the taste of zucchini and will eat zucchini with almost anything both cooked and raw - I really don't like any variety of squash or in any form either - but especially not with pasta - as that just ruins one of my favorite meals.

In fact I have to wonder if its the same for lots of other people too and especially as it seems to be so where I live - as although many, many people here grow an abundance of squash each year - which normally generate a very bountiful supply - no one ever seems to actually want to eat it themselves - as they generally feed all the squash they've grown to their pigs

 

[Chuck]

I've come to the conclusion that squash is something that you either like or dislike - as although I love the taste of zucchini and will eat zucchini with almost anything both cooked and raw - I really don't like any variety of squash or in any form either - but especially not with pasta - as that just ruins one of my favorite meals.

In fact I have to wonder if its the same for lots of other people too and especially as it seems to be so where I live - as although many, many people here grow an abundance of squash each year - which normally generate a very bountiful supply - no one ever seems to actually want to eat it themselves - as they generally feed all the squash they've grown to their pigs

I don't know about you but I quickly tire of squash. I used to grow a lot of different varieties but now I might grow one zucchini and maybe a yellow crookneck each year. And in pasta? Not in this lifetime. Raw, grilled, steamed or french fried for me. Besides, I can plant 2 tomatoes in the space of one squash and don't have to worry about stink bugs or mildew

 

[evelynmcgregor]

We love both summer and winter squashes at my house. In the summertime when the zuchinni and yellow squashes are abundant, I make squash casseroles, squash fritters, cook both kinds with some onions and butter, make zuchinni bread, add it to stews,,, just anyway I can think of. In the Fall we are particularly fond of butternut squash. We like it mashed with butter, salt/pepper, baked/roasted, and made into soupls. We just never seem to get enough of it.

 

[Rosyrain]

I bet deep fried squash would taste good in a tempura batter. I may have to try that someday. It is hard to find things to make with squash because I do not like squash soup at all.

 

[R.R.]

I LOVE squash. Next year, I'm growing many varieties.

My favorite way to eat squash is when I make samfaina, one of the traditional Catalan recipes I love from my country. I got a picture from a website so you know what it looks like. The main ingredients are squash (zuchini, normally), eggplant, onions, red and green bell pepper, tomatoes, and garlic. It's a great pasta sauce, and we (Catalans) also love it with cod, chicken, and rabbit. It's also good on top of a good slice of bread, and with fried eggs.

I also like to fry it, or grill it, and today I picked these varieties at the store and I'm gonna make a squash soup. I love it, and the way I make it it has barely any calories. And, of course, it fights cancer!

 

[evelynmcgregor]

Battered and fried zuchinni or yellow squash is a southern favorite. We love it at my house and sometimes I grate the squash and make a fritter with it. Served up with fried chicken or fish and you have a hit! A nice alternative to french fries.

 

[claudine]

I hate both squash and zucchini. My mother loves growing these vegetables, so we always have too many of them. Last year, I had to eat them almost every day
I kind of like fried zucchini slices, but I'm bored with them already.

 

[evelynmcgregor]

I like fried zuchiini or yellow squash, but I also like to coat it in a bit of buttermilk and then roll it around in seasoned bread crumbs and put it on an oiled try in the oven until it gets a bit crispy. Yum.

 

[Southwood88]

If you are looking for a good source to buy your squash seeds, take a look at www.edenbrothers.com I like their site.

 

[headfullofbees]

That samfaina has me drooling like a spaniel. (not a spaniard)

 

[R.R.]

Bees, I'm gonna make some in the next few days. If you want a step-by-step recipe with pictures, let me know

 

[Chuck]

Bees, I'm gonna make some in the next few days. If you want a step-by-step recipe with pictures, let me know

I do. That is not your basic Texas squash cookup.

 

[headfullofbees]

Bees, I'm gonna make some in the next few days. If you want a step-by-step recipe with pictures, let me know

Please.
It's worth the risk of electrocution from my desktop.