summer squash recipes

Summer's gone and there's no better way to honor the season by turning out all your favorite squash recipes, saying goodbye, and welcoming Fall. The North Park Farmers' Market is teeming with summer squash and other ingredients that will knock your socks off! 

Casseroles are always crowd pleasers- they feed the masses and leave you with loveable leftovers. Try mixing some delicious goat-cheese feta from Nicolau Farmstead with thinly sliced "eight ball" squash from Suzie's Farm and a few cloves of garlic and some green onions from the Produce Stand. Can you say perfection!?

Who can say no to fresh baked zucchini bread? It’s like cake but with half the guilt! Add dried bing cherries from Smit Orchards and a handful of toasted almonds from Hopkins AG, bake just until the loaf browns to keep it moist and sweet. You’re sure to find loads of new “friends” once the smells from your kitchen reach the street. 

How about trying an easy, raw zucchini salad? Pick a few dark green zucchinis, sweet carrots from JR Farms, and bright bell peppers from Suzie's. Grate them into a bowl, add salt and cider vinegar to coat, toss with Bari's garlic olive oil and juicy cherry tomatoes from Kawano Farms for a simple salad that's portable, fresh, and good for you!

Summer's gone and there's no better way to honor the season by shopping for squash at the Little Italy Mercato. For healthy, delicious, and easy to cook meals, get creative, spend some time in the kitchen, and turn out a few amazing meals from this amazing vegetable!
Casseroles are always crowd pleasers- they feed the masses and leave you with loveable leftovers. Try mixing some delicious goat-cheese feta from Nicolau Farmstead with thinly sliced yellow squash, green onions and garlic from Sage Mountain, and some fresh herbs sprinkled on top. Perfection!
Who can say no to fresh baked zucchini bread? It’s like cake but with half the guilt! Add fresh fruit and nuts from Smit Orchards or Hopkins AG, and bake just until the loaf browns to keep it moist and sweet. You’re sure to find loads of new “friends” once the smells from your kitchen reach the street.
How about trying an easy, healthy zucchini salad? Chop up dark green zucchini and sweet bell peppers from JR Farms, add olives from Falcone’s, and juicy cherry tomatoes from Kawano Farms for a simple salad that will make waves with your neighbors.