Description

Crookneck

This squash is usually yellow both inside and out, but they may also have a green colored skin. This variety is covered with small bumps and has a swollen base. The crookneck squash has a slender, crooked , swan-like neck.

Zucchini

The zucchini is probably the best known member of the summer squash family. It is also known as "courgette." The tin smooth skin can be yellow or green and sometimes has grayish green or yellowish speckles or stripes. The cream -colored, watery flesh is rather bland tasting and contains varying number of seeds.

Serving Ideas

Summer squash can be eaten raw or cooked. Raw squash is good on its own or served with a dip; it can also be added to appetizers, salads or sandwiches and is good marinated. Squash is delicious cooked in its juice with garlic, onions, and tomatoes. Squash is often stuffed and baked gratineed, braised, fried in batter or bread crumbs, or roasted. It can also be added to stews, soups, quiches and omelets.