Guest guest Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Hi, I bought my first squash yesterday and asked a lady at the store how to cook them, she said that all she does is steam then , season and eat...I did that and they wre very tender and tasted good, I threw away the skins.... By the way they were small yellow colored and shaped like a pear with a longer stem. my ? is... could I have eaten the skins too I am just introducing veg into my new way of eating because before I started with this group ...canned peas were the only veg that I ever ate...now I like veg and salads so I think this " Vegetarian " way of life will be a keeper for me. JJ in California ( I come from Scotland) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 I eat the skin when the squash are small, or at least not gigantic. Once the green straight ones grow to a foot on the vine, I think peeling is best. I do the fingernail test, if it is easy to sink a fingernail on the skin and it makes an indentation, skin is tender enough to eat, if it feel really tough to the fingernail test, then i peel them. Usually when they are that large, the seeds need to be discarded as well. , " janet cowan " <wantal4ever wrote: > > Hi, > I bought my first squash yesterday and asked a lady at the store how to cook them, she said that all she does is steam then , season and eat...I did that and they wre very tender and tasted good, I threw away the skins.... > By the way they were small yellow colored and shaped like a pear with a longer stem. > > > my ? is... could I have eaten the skins too > > > I am just introducing veg into my new way of eating because before I started with this group ...canned peas were the only veg that I ever ate...now I like veg and salads so I think this " Vegetarian " way of life will be a keeper for me. > > JJ in California ( I come from Scotland) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2007 Report Share Posted May 23, 2007 Hi JJ, I eat the skins. Here's my favorite squash recipe. Summer Squash Serves 4-6 2 medium zucchini 2 medium crookneck squash 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. dried dill weed Salt and fresh black pepper 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice Wash and dry the squash. With a vegetable peeler or mandoline, slice the squash lengthwise into long thin ribbons. Heat the olive oil. Add the ribbons of squash and dill. Toss around to cover. Be careful not to overcook. The squash should just start to get limp, 3-4 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Melanie _____ On Behalf Of janet cowan Wednesday, May 23, 2007 7:18 PM Need to ask a ? to you all Hi, I bought my first squash yesterday and asked a lady at the store how to cook them, she said that all she does is steam then , season and eat...I did that and they wre very tender and tasted good, I threw away the skins.... By the way they were small yellow colored and shaped like a pear with a longer stem. my ? is... could I have eaten the skins too I am just introducing veg into my new way of eating because before I started with this group ...canned peas were the only veg that I ever ate...now I like veg and salads so I think this " Vegetarian " way of life will be a keeper for me. JJ in California ( I come from Scotland) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Crookneck squash is wonderful cut into slices, skin and all, and thrown on the barbie. Oil the grill rack first, season with salt, pepper and whatever else you like. They're also good roasted in the oven, pretty much the same way as grilling. Just check basic cookbooks and prepare the way you would a zucchini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 Hi JJ - So glad to see you start trying some of the great squashes out there in the world! Not only can you eat the skins of summer squashes - you should as they hold the bulk of the vitamins that are in them - the younger (smaller) ones are more tender, usually under 6-8 " are the best, however even the huge ones can also be processed - squash are also an excellent veggie to use for cleansing your system (they are a natural source of detoxifiers) - The yellow squash you had - was most likely a yellow crook-neck, one of my personal favorites. You should also look into winter squashes as they come available this fall in your local markets in your area - we love them and grow them all here and they store great for winter use, up to six months or more! - some of our fav's are delicatas, carnivals, kabochas, acorns, spaghetti and butternuts. All are delicious and again great for you! summer squashes like; zucchini, crook-necks and patty pans (sunburst) are all great raw, baked, grilled, steamed, saute'd (in a little oil with onions) and even fried (we like to take them and slice them into 1/4 " " rings " and lightly coat them in a little egg batter and " fry " them (along with other veggies)in a pan with a little EVOO or canola oil- yummy!), also in soups and salads, and don't forget Zucchini bread and canning them! Can you say bread and butter spicy squash chips - yummy! the list goes on of the ways you can prepare them - need any other suggestions - just ask! Winter suash are also great raw - if you harvest them small/young they are quite tender - also baked, steamed, saute'd and fried as well, and alot of the winters are sweet squash - which we use as a dessert - cut in half and baked with a little butter, pinch of salt and brown sugar! simply delicious!! Good luck to you with your new found veggie - the ways to prepare them are only limited by you imagination! kindest regards, doc , " janet cowan " <wantal4ever wrote: > > Hi, > I bought my first squash yesterday and asked a lady at the store how to cook them, she said that all she does is steam then , season and eat...I did that and they wre very tender and tasted good, I threw away the skins.... > By the way they were small yellow colored and shaped like a pear with a longer stem. > > > my ? is... could I have eaten the skins too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2007 Report Share Posted May 24, 2007 I love them steamed until they are about to fall apart and put salt, pepper, and butter on them. I could eat my weight in them prepared that way!!! Marilyn Daub mcdaub Vanceburg, KY My Cats Knead Me!! - Kim Thursday, May 24, 2007 12:51 PM Re: Need to ask a ? to you all Crookneck squash is wonderful cut into slices, skin and all, and thrown on the barbie. Oil the grill rack first, season with salt, pepper and whatever else you like. They're also good roasted in the oven, pretty much the same way as grilling. Just check basic cookbooks and prepare the way you would a zucchini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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