by ☃ Shannon K. Wendt
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July 26, 2006

Yellow squash recipes?

August 20, 2012 05:18 PM UTC
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Recently, I was given several yellow squashes. I have no idea what to do with them. Any suggestions/ideas?

Thanks in advance.

Comments: 51

Larry H. Aug 20, 2012, 5:25pm UTC
try cooks.com
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 20, 2012, 9:38pm UTC
I think I've used that site. They don't have photos.
Pamela Marks Aug 20, 2012, 5:29pm UTC
I like to cut them up. put a little olive oil in a pan with the squash, some garlic, onions and saute, adding a bit of salt and pepper to taste one of my favorties. I cook them till they are fork tender.
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Aug 20, 2012, 6:01pm UTC
with some bacon!
Pam Brittain Aug 20, 2012, 6:14pm UTC
Yes!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 20, 2012, 9:39pm UTC
I like that idea, Pamela! I have zucchini I could add to it too.

And YES to the bacon!
Pamela Marks Aug 21, 2012, 1:00pm UTC
I was going to suggest zucchini but you hadn't mentioned you had any. Bacon would turn it up a notch
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 21, 2012, 5:12pm UTC
Bacon turns everything up a notch!
Pamela Marks Aug 24, 2012, 3:36pm UTC
it is like cheese
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 26, 2012, 3:45pm UTC
Exactly!
mary v. Aug 20, 2012, 5:31pm UTC
I don't like squash, maybe you can get some ideas from Larry's comment. Good luck!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 20, 2012, 9:39pm UTC
Thank you!
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Aug 20, 2012, 6:02pm UTC
I'm guessing they are summer squash? If so, I use them the same way I use zucchini. You could shred them and make zucchini pancakes!
Pam Brittain Aug 20, 2012, 6:15pm UTC
They're wonderful that way. If I have too many, I shred them, freeze them and then later make patties out of them. A little egg, milk, spices,..... Maybe I should add bacon to them.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 20, 2012, 9:40pm UTC
Yes, summer squash. What else do you add the pancakes? Any baking mix or flour?

YES to the bacon!
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Aug 21, 2012, 1:34am UTC
2 cups shredded squash
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 beaten eggs
1 cup Bisquick
1/2 cup shredded cheese
Mix it all up and fry pancakes in butter, about 3 minutes per side
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Aug 21, 2012, 1:35am UTC
Oh, and like Pam said, add some spices if you want. Italian or Mexican. The Italian is good with pasta sauce. and maybe some bacon!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 21, 2012, 5:13pm UTC
Shoot! I don't think I have any onion. I was going to make the pancakes...
Angela M. Aug 20, 2012, 6:39pm UTC
zucchini bread, i slice them and fry in butter and garlic with mushrooms. also bread them and deep fry. which type of yellow squash are they there are several
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 20, 2012, 9:41pm UTC
It's yellow crookneck, I believe. I like the idea of breading them and frying.
Marian L Aug 20, 2012, 6:40pm UTC
Use them just like zucchini. For a nice presentation, alternate sauteed slices of each on a plate.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 20, 2012, 9:41pm UTC
What a great idea!
Heidi S. Aug 20, 2012, 6:44pm UTC
I steam them with some slices of scallions. Yum! I also have a recipe somewhere for pickling them - soooooo good!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 20, 2012, 9:41pm UTC
I will look up that recipe. I could add a habanero to make spicy squash pickles!
Heidi S. Aug 21, 2012, 1:17am UTC
I actually might have gotten the recipe from your cookbook group. It's a couple of years ago at least...
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 26, 2012, 3:46pm UTC
Hmmm.... I think I will look it up.
Heidi S. Aug 26, 2012, 7:18pm UTC
Scanned and posted :)
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Aug 26, 2012, 7:28pm UTC
I actually might have gotten the recipe from your cookbook group. It's a couple of years ago at least...

You might have seen my post from August of 2012.
Easy Zucchini Refrigerator Pickle Recipe LINK
Sassy *bacon makes me happy* Cat Aug 26, 2012, 7:29pm UTC
I mean August of 2010. ugh!
Heidi S. Aug 26, 2012, 7:48pm UTC
It's a different post, but looks like the same recipe, Sassy!
William M. Aug 20, 2012, 7:08pm UTC
They can be used the same way you use zucchini.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 20, 2012, 9:41pm UTC
Even in bread or cake?
William M. Aug 20, 2012, 11:11pm UTC
I'll bet you can't tell the difference.
Al S. Aug 20, 2012, 7:11pm UTC
Pan-Fried Zucchini and Yellow Squash with Cumin

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 large zucchini, diced
1 small yellow squash, diced
1/2 organic red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
Table salt
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish


1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds. When the seeds begin to sizzle, add the zucchini, squash, and bell pepper.

2. Fry the vegetables over high heat until they soften and begin to brown, 8 to 9 minutes.

3. Add the turmeric and chile flakes and cook for another minute, until the spices are well mixed with the vegetables. Stir in salt to taste.

4. Serve hot, sprinkled with lemon juice and garnished with cilantro.

You can vary the taste by changing the spice from cumin to coriander or mustard seeds.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 20, 2012, 9:42pm UTC
Now that is right up my alley!

How about some fresh tomato in it too?

I will have to get some cilantro.
Madame Donna C. Aug 20, 2012, 11:21pm UTC
Al, it's always a good idea to attribute a recipe. This one belongs to Monica Bhide, From Modern Spice by Monica Bhide. Simon & Schuster, 2009. I recognized it from the book. Please give credit whenever you post someone elses recipe especially when it is copyrighted or you could face legal issues.
Al S. Aug 21, 2012, 10:30am UTC
Madame Donna, I do when I have the info, this one I got from somewhere with no attribution, thanks for finding the source.
Madame Donna C. Aug 21, 2012, 1:02pm UTC
Happy to help, Al. I've noticed attributions on your posts and I wish everyone would do so.
Diane Huizenga Aug 20, 2012, 11:39pm UTC
Bake them with cinnamon and brown sugar yummy
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 21, 2012, 8:43am UTC
Have you tried that?
Diane Huizenga Aug 21, 2012, 10:47am UTC
Yes it's pretty good
Al S. Aug 21, 2012, 11:47am UTC
I've had squash that way, it's tasty. Mine were the big ones, not the zucchini style.
Karen E. Aug 21, 2012, 1:07am UTC
Are they the long curly yellow summer squash?
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 21, 2012, 5:13pm UTC
Crookneck yellow.
Karen E. Aug 22, 2012, 1:34am UTC
I like to slice them about 1/2 to 3/4 inch slices, and after the water is boiling, steam them in a steamer tray for about 8 minutes. In another small pot, i will heat up a can of stewed diced tomatoes. The tomatoes taste great over the squash!
RedBird. B. Aug 21, 2012, 8:02am UTC
I think I will have to try, 'Diane. H' idea! :)
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 21, 2012, 5:14pm UTC
Let us know how it goes!
Heather M. Aug 22, 2012, 12:04pm UTC
I would saute them with some other veggies in olive oil and serve over pasta and/or with good, fresh bread.
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 28, 2012, 2:38pm UTC
Simple and good!
Holly K. Aug 27, 2012, 11:21pm UTC
I'm not sure. Would like some recipes for squash myself!
☃ Shannon K. Wendt Aug 28, 2012, 2:38pm UTC
I still have that squash. I haven't done a thing with it.

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