Summer squashes are the vibrantly colored harbinger of sunny days and warm nights, and they stay with us until the end of fall. But let's be honest—does anyone really love summer squash? When you think of it, what comes to mind? The large, green zucchini of our childhoods were invariably either under-seasoned or drowning in salt, soggy, watery, a culinary sidestep.
But what if I told you that together, we would rewrite the narrative? That the possibilities for these summer-born treats were endless. That they could be crunchy and crisp, sweet and buttery, all at once! They can hold on to aromatic flavors yet stand up on their own. It turns out squash is one of the most Versatile Veggies (™) of the summer season. Its high water content also helps keep you hydrated during the hot summer months - thank you, camel veggie!
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