Steve B wrote:

>
> But I mean, on the larger ones, I want to do something other than just
> cooking them halved or quartered. It is difficult to skin them, and slice
> them, but are they good to do that way, then say, sauté them, or even grill
> them? Mashing them or pureeing them into soups and casseroles is not what I
> want to do. I just want to cut them in chunks, then fry, grill, wok, or
> cook them that way. I think 1/2" slices cooked on a hot grill with grill
> lines, and soaked in some marinade before hand would work.
>


They are difficult to cook the way you want to because they are a lot
denser and harder than summer squash and take a long time to cook.
Roasting or simmering is the most efficient way to cook them because
they don't dry out.

gloria p