Title: Vegetable: summer squash~ supermarket to tabl
 Categories: Info, Kooknet
      Yield: 1 Servings
 
MMMMM-----------------------SUMMER SQUASH----------------------------

MMMMM----------------PURCHASING, STORING, SERVING---------------------
 
  SUMMER SQUASH:  Also Called; Soft-skinned squash
  
  VARIETIES: Zucchini (green and yellow) Pattypan Yellow crookneck
  
  SEASON: All year
  
  LOOK FOR: Young squash heavy for their size, with smooth skin, no soft
  spots or blemishes.
  
  TO STORE: Refrigerate; use within a few days.
  
  TO PREPARE: Scrub gently using a soft brush, with running cold water.
  Cut a slice from each end. Do not remove seeds or skin if tender and
  young. Cut into the shape desired.
  
  TO COOK: In a saucepan over high heat, in 1/2 inch of boiling water,
  heat squash to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover; simmer halved
  squash 5 minutes, sliced for
        3    minutes.