Squash, Zucchini & Summer Squash

General Tips

• If working with Australian blue or acorn squash, cut with care, as skin and flesh are very tough; work slowly with a large, heavy knife, gently rocking the squash as you’re cutting; cut off the top and bottom of the squash, then scrape out seeds with a spoon, or, if using slices, remove seeds after slicing
  

Recipe Tips & Hints

• Add summer squash to stir-fries with Renée’s Gourmet Sesame Ginger Teriyaki, Mandarin Ginger, Peanut Satay or Spicy Thai Sizzlin’ Sauce
• Add peeled, cubed butternut squash to a Winter Ragout made with Renée’s Gourmet Naturally Light Spring Herb Garlic Dressing/Marinade
• Add summer squash to salads
• Grill summer squash, zucchini and yellow squash slices or lengthwise-cut halves, brushed with a Renée’s Gourmet Sizzlin’ Sauce (see our produce grilling guide for more details) along with other vegetables, and serve with grilled summer entrées, in salads or as a side dish
• Broil, steam, boil or bake squash; or stuff large summer squash (scoop out contents and fill with a stuffing), bake or roast until tender and serve with fresh herbs and spices and a savoury sauce
• Add some summer squash chunks to a main dish recipe to highlight their soft, mild flavour, or add them to a lasagna, pasta sauce or salsa
• Roast summer squash with onions, tomatoes, garlic and herbs/spices for a great-tasting baked vegetable dish; or roast butternut squash chunks with sweet potatoes, potatoes, carrots and shallots
• Grate zucchini and add to muffins or breads
• Cook very small squash with flowers attached for an upscale dish; or slice them lengthwise, leaving the halves attached at the stem and with flowers still on, fan them and fill the flowers with a tasty mousse
• Serve summer squash slices raw along with other veggie chunks on a platter with various Renée’s Gourmet Dressings & Dips for a quick and nutritious appetizer
• Throw some grated, chunked or sliced summer squash into your favourite salad, or fill a grilled vegetable wrap with grilled zucchini and other grilled produce
  

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