Ok, not a fan of lamb? Pork loin will work or cubes of chicken breast. But it’s worth trying with the lamb. Delicious.
Yogurt-Marinated Skewers of Squash and Lamb (or Pork)
summer squash
Summer Squash with Honey
Cook pasta according to package directions. When drained, return to pot and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium-high heat, shaking occasionally, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, and chop. Add to pasta. Return skillet to medium-high heat, and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil and squash. Cook Read More…
Squash “Fries”
This is an old recipe from Prevention magazine. Serve with marinara as a dipping sauce, if you like.
Zucchini Frittata
This recipe from King Arthur Flour is pretty quick. You really do need to salt and sauté the squash to keep from having a watery final product. If you follow these steps, you’ll end up with beautiful wedges. It’s also just as good at room temperature or cold.
My zucchini is grated, salted and sitting in a colander as I write.
If you like, use your leek as part of the chopped onion.
Squash/Cucumber Bread and Butter Pickles
As far as I’m concerned, it’s never too early in the season to put up pickles! I wish I could remember where this recipe came from, but it’s full of good instructions about proper canning. If you don’t want to do the sterilizing and boiling bath canning, then make the pickles and refrigerate them as soon as the brine cools. Consider them refrigerator pickles and eat them in a week or two.
To sterilize canning jars, submerge them in boiling water for at least 10 minutes and until they are ready to be filled. Use new lids, and sterilize them according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Notes on Spring Produce
Another amazing week of vegetables. That head of romaine is just right for grilling – if you’re so inclined. I shared directions for grilling lettuce a few weeks ago, but basically – wash the head, cut it in half lengthwise, brush the cut sides with olive oil and grill. Dress it with a simple vinaigrette. Read More…
Spaghetti with Grilled Ratatouille
This recipe is adapted from Fine Cooking magazine.
Squash Baked with Tomatoes
This week I’ve been reading “Cooking for Mr. Latte” by Amanda Hesser, former food editor of the New York Times. All this week’s recipes come from that book – a lovely combination of memoir and cookbook.
Chocolate Squash Cake
When you’ve had all the grilled and sautéed squash you can enjoy, try this bundt cake recipe from “’Mother Daughter Dishes” by Cheryl Najafi.
Corn, Squash and Tomato Stir Fry
The first corn of the season – yum. A tip if you’re not familiar with no-spray corn. Most ears are likely to have a corn worm or two. Just cut off the affected part of the ear and you’re good to go. If I have more corn than I can use right away, I grill the extra ears in the husk. When they’re done, the husks and silks slip off easily and I store the grilled corn in a sealable plastic bag in the refrigerator. It will keep about a week that way and is still as sweet as it was the day it arrived.
In the meantime, if you need an idea for today’s fresh corn, try this recipe from Martha Rose Shulman of the New York Times. No Thai basil? Any basil will do, or just omit.