Always leave the skin on when preparing summer squash—the thin peel is packed with fiber and essential vitamins A, B6, and C, making it a nutritious choice for healthy, glowing skin.

Crookneck. Crookneck squash are usually bright yellow and have the best texture when they’re shorter than 6 inches long. Their bulbous bottoms and long, slender necks make them difficult to cut ...

Turn the heat up to high and add the zucchini and squash, ground cumin, ground chile and a pinch of salt and pepper. Squeeze ...

When you're buying squash, look for ones that are heavy for their size and firm, not soft. Opt for smaller ones, as squash tends to get more bitter the bigger it grows, especially with the long ...

There’s Only One Right Way to Cook Summer Squash. This unsung superfood tastes delicious—if you know the smart way to prep it. By Paul Kita Published: May 21, 2019 12:56 PM EDT.

This quick-cooking fricassee of shrimp with summer squash is a recipe from Mississippi chef Vishwesh Bhatt. Tender yellow squash, tail-on shrimp, fresh corn, and tomatoes are cooked in white wine ...

A summer squash relish for the hot dogs at your summer barbecue. Summer squash bake: Cut 3-4 medium summer squash into ¼-inch-thick slices and toss with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper.

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Cover and cook for 45 minutes to an hour, occasionally turning the squash with a flexible spatula to baste it with the pan juices. It should be thoroughly tender and just beginning to collapse.

When shopping for summer squash, my colleague Aaron Hutcherson says, look for ones that are heavy for their size, without soft spots or wrinkled skin.“Smaller squash are typically more tender ...