Aunt Fannie’s Summer Squash Casserole: A Taste of Southern Comfort My summers in Georgia were never complete without a trip to a little restaurant just outside of Smyrna. The air, thick with humidity, carried the sweet aroma of peach cobblers and the savory scent of slow-cooked collard greens. But the dish that always stole my … Read more
Baked Cod With Summer Squash: A Taste of Sunshine The scent of summer always takes me back to my grandmother’s garden, overflowing with zucchini and yellow squash. She had a knack for transforming the simplest ingredients into unforgettable meals, and I vividly remember her baking flaky white fish nestled amongst those vibrant vegetables. The sweet, … Read more
Creamy Yellow Summer Squash Soup: A Taste of Sunshine My grandmother, Nana Rose, had a garden bursting with life every summer. But among the tomatoes, beans, and herbs, her yellow squash patch was always my favorite. I remember sneaking handfuls of the tender, slightly sweet squash straight from the vine, the warm sunshine on my … Read more
Summer Sunshine: Sautéed Squash with Garlic, Onion, and Lemon The scent of summer squash sizzling in a pan always brings me back to my grandmother’s garden. As a child, I remember wandering through rows of towering zucchini and golden crooknecks, the sun warm on my face. We’d harvest buckets of these vibrant vegetables, and she’d … Read more
Risotto With Summer Squash and Fontina: A Taste of Italian Sunshine The first time I tasted risotto was in a tiny trattoria tucked away on a cobblestone street in Florence. The air hummed with the cheerful chatter of locals, and the aroma of garlic and herbs hung heavy in the air. I ordered the risotto … Read more
Lemony Ricotta Summer Squash Galette: A Taste of Sunshine I remember the first time I tasted a galette. It was at a small farmers market in Provence, the air thick with the scent of lavender and ripe peaches. A woman with flour dusting her apron offered me a slice of her rustic tart, filled with … Read more
Summer Squash With Sour Cream: A Taste of Sunshine I remember summers at my grandmother’s farm, where zucchini plants seemed to explode overnight. We’d be inundated with more squash than we knew what to do with, but her simple summer squash with sour cream was always a welcome treat. The subtle sweetness of the squash, … Read more
Summer Squash and Corn Chowder (Cooking Light) The first time I tasted summer squash and corn chowder, I was at a small farmers market in upstate New York. The air was thick with the scent of ripening tomatoes and freshly cut herbs, and a local vendor was offering steaming cups of this vibrant soup. The … Read more
Couscous With Yellow Summer Squash: A Taste of Sunshine The scent of summer squash sizzling in olive oil always takes me back to my grandmother’s garden. As a child, I’d trail behind her, basket in hand, through rows of leafy plants, the air thick with the buzzing of bees. She’d pluck the brightest yellow squash, … Read more
Rustic Summer Squash Tart: A Taste of Sunshine on a Plate There’s something magical about the abundance of summer squash. I remember as a kid, our garden would explode with zucchini and yellow squash, seemingly overnight. My grandmother, with her flour-dusted apron and knowing smile, would transform that bounty into the most incredible dishes. This … Read more
Joni’s Summer Squash Casserole: A Taste of Sunshine on Your Plate I can still picture my Aunt Carol’s kitchen, bathed in the golden afternoon light of a late summer day. The air, thick with the scent of cinnamon and something savory, something decidedly not sweet, always heralded the arrival of Joni’s Summer Squash Casserole. It … Read more