Squash anyone?

[walkin jack]

I have lost control in the garden.

 

[swsig]

Squash anyone?

Thanks, but I'm a handball guy.

 

[Mule Packer]

You're lucky. With our short growing season, I just got my squash planted a few weeks ago. We'll sometimes get frost even in June. Last year, I didn't get my garden in until June 6th...and it still got nipped by the frost twice.

 

[Rustyt1953]

Up here that's pronounced "squarsh".

 

[TJm15.38]

I can smell it and taste it; sauteed in a skillet with onions. Nothing better.

 

[Inusuit]

This time of year, I have to keep my car doors locked when I'm in town or someone will give me zucchinis.

 

[SweetMK]

I am a sucker for vegetable target practice,,

My shooting bench is 50 feet from the garden,,

They just GO together!!

Toss veggies out of the garden,, shoot,, that simple,,,

 

[robvious]

our zucchini have just started to blossom... cucumbers are about 2 inches long so far.. & only a single preemie tomato.

 

[sophie]

This time of year, I have to keep my car doors locked when I'm in town or someone will give me zucchinis.

I always tell people that you only grow zucchini to give away.

 

[pharmer]

Great looking gagootz. Joe

 

[LoboGunLeather]

Those look just about right. Yellow squash or zucchini that grow any bigger than a beer bottle aren't much good for anything other than shredding up for baking breads, maybe a horror movie or school science project.

A few of my favorite ways to enjoy fresh garden squash:

1. Cut into 3" pieces lengthwise then quarter into finger-sized wedges. A light drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle of garlic salt, top with parmesan cheese. Wrapped in foil, place on top rack of the grill while cooking the main course, about 15 minutes on moderate heat (300-350F). Serve as a vegetable side dish, still a little crunchy.

2. Cut zucchini or yellow squash (or both) into bite-size chunks, put into a slow-bubbling pot of marinara/red spaghetti sauce for about 15 minutes, then serve as a side dish. Sliced fresh mushrooms and/or bell pepper can also be added, extra flavor and texture. Makes a nice light summer meal served beside a tossed salad with vinaigrette and a squeeze of lemon juice.

3. Thin slices layered into a lasagna. Substitute zucchini, bell pepper, and fresh mushrooms for meat, along with the noodles, cheeses, and marinara for a delicious one-dish meal.

 

[SMSgt]

When I was still in the service in WA, beef tomatoes and zucchini grew wild in my backyard. They took over one side of the yard. I took grocery bags full of them to work to give to my troops. They disappeared in a hurry and the guys always wanted more. Not sure what it was about that yard, but it was like the Garden of Eden.

 

[Rudi]

Those are nice. I'm not growing any this year.

 

[charlie sherrill]

I always tell people that you only grow zucchini to give away.

Next time you grill a steak marinate some zucchini the night before and grill it alongside the steak. I also like zucchini casserole and fried zucchini when frying fish. When they start coming in you get more than you can eat. I slice them round, put them on a cookie sheet and freeze them. Take them out after they're frozen, pop them off into a zip lock bag. They won't stick together and you can get as many as you need to cook throughout the year.

 

[bgrafsr]

Wife planted Zucchini. We love it. I cook it in a pot with sliced onions, and after I drain off the water, I add butter, salt & pepper.
We do the same with yellow squash. Not sure she planted any of that.

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

Zucchini bread and fried zucchini is great.

 

[Bruce51]

I plant zucchini every year and boil, bake, grill and stir fry it all the time.

Last year I found a pickle recipe and now make zucchini pickles.

Here's the basic recipe but I have modified the ingredients as I've learned to improve on the taste.

Refrigerator Zucchini Pickles - Iowa Girl Eats

Note you can make them too salty so not to much more salt. Put in as much dill as you can. I use a lot more vinegar maybe 1/2 cup to a cup. Use zucchini no longer than a mason jar. The garlic can be used or saved in other dishes.
The zucchini will last more than a week in the fridge unless you eat them all first.

Wait two days for the best flavor.

Bruce

 

[smoothshooter]

No. Not that desperate for food.

 

[Tex1001]

Squash anyone?

Not yet today, but I'm taking the truck out later.

Rim shot.

 

[Old Arkansawyer]

I wondered how long it would be, found my first squash bugs this
morning. Now the fight begins, one of the negatives to growing
organic, also found I was out of diatomaceous earth, 5 lb bag lasted
two years.

 

[Rustyt1953]

From Ruthie's kitchen...

Prosciutto chicken baked with squash, zucchini, onions and tomatoes.