![]() ![]() With the hectic schedules of sports and homework that’s exactly what I need. Pasta is always a winner with my crew so this Pasta with Yellow Squash was gobbled down in no time.įarfalle pasta is tossed with some fresh yellow squash, garlic, basil and Parmigano-Reggiano for a light, no-fuss meal that can be on the table from start to finish in less than twenty minutes. My kids just started school this week (can we get a hallelujah?) and now that we are back to the grind I need healthy, fast meals that my whole family will eat. Here are a few we thought you all might enjoy.Simple, quick and kid-friendly - just the meal I need now that the kids are back in school and we're back to routine! There are so many ways to use fresh summer squash, and thanks to the internet, we now get to see so many creative recipes. I love it for pizza and sweet and sour stir-fries. One of my favorite ways to preserve summer squash and zucchini is to make “pineapple squash.” Basically, you can your squash in pineapple juice, and the mild-flavored squash takes on the pineapple flavor. Pickling summer squash is relatively easy and a lot like pickling cucumbers. If you’ve got a pressure canner, you can put up plain summer squash as you would many other vegetables. ![]() However, some people still do by pressure canning or adding acidic ingredients. Ball canning no longer has recipes for canning it on their website or in their book. Can it.Ĭanning summer squash can be tricky because it is a low-acid food. Spread your drained squash onto a cookie sheet with parchment paper and freeze for at least one hour before transferring to a container.Īlternatively, you can measure squash out for your favorite recipes ahead of time this works best with shredded squash for baked goods and sauces.įrozen squash will last up to 10 months. ![]() ![]() To keep your squash from freezing into one solid clump, you can use a technique called flash freezing this works best with the squash cubes or chunks. Then remove your squash with a slotted spoon and place it in ice water for one minute to immediately stop the cooking. Place your squash in boiling water for exactly 1 minute. To ensure it doesn’t get mushy, you need to blanch your squash before freezing. The first step is to shred or cube your fresh squash. Like dehydrated squash, frozen squash is perfect for winter use in soups, stews, and baked goods. To use shredded squash in baked goods, cover it with warm water for about 5 minutes before adding to your mix. To use in cooked dishes, add it to your recipe with a bit of liquid for the last few minutes of cooking. Store in an airtight container until you’re ready to use.Īlternatively, squash can be sliced into rings, hung, and dried over an open fire or woodstove. Note: thicker pieces of squash will take much longer to dry.ĭry your squash at 130-140☏ until your squash is completely dry and brittle. Prepare your squash as desired and lay it out on a dehydrator tray in a single layer. It and also be shredded or chopped and dried for use this winter in soups, stews, and baked goods. It’s excellent sliced into thin strips and salted for a crunchy, potato chip-like snack. If you’ve got a dehydrator, you can quickly dry large amounts of summer squash. Check out this recipe for Lacto-Fermented Summer Squash from Cultures for Health. There’s no need to stand over a hot canner all day! Fermented foods are also full of helpful bacteria that are great for gut health. Here are some resources you can use to find a food bank near you:įermenting is an easy, safe way to preserve food. If you have extra summer squash (or any other vegetable), we recommend donating some to your local food bank. Home gardeners may get tired of summer squash, but fresh produce can be a luxury for others. Here are a few ways we recommend to use up a large harvest of summer squash. When you feel like you’re drowning in fresh produce, it’s easy to let some go or toss it in the compost bin, but there are other options. New and seasoned gardeners alike often grow much more than their families can use. Summer squash plants are incredibly productive. ![]()
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