On Fri, 15 Nov 2019 07:45:03 -0500, Gary > wrote:

>Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>
>> I think most boiled squash is not even as good as baby food.
>
>I would never just boil it although I always add some to a
>vegetable soup if I have some handy.

I make an excellent soup of mixed summer squash at the end of their
growing season... I posted a picture here but don't feel like looking
for it now.


>About baby food: Nothing wrong with that. I went on a 3-day
>surfing trip to Cape Hatteras back in the 1970's. Nothing
>down there (store wise) back then so we all brought our own
>food. My food supply was a paper grocery bag full of baby
>food in the cute little jars. It ruled and I was satisfied.
>
>> OTOH, I
>> will peel, slice, roast, butternut squash. Cut about 3/8 to 1/2" thick,
>> lightly coat with oil, roast on a sheet pan, turning after about 30
>> minutes. Should be a nice dark color for best taste.
>
>I like squash floured or battered and fried in a pan with a
>bit of oil. Same with green tomatoes at end of season.
>I'm talking about thick slices like 1/2 inch or a bit more.