Summer Squash Sandwich Stackers

Try these slices layered into sandwiches or in place of a cracker with some cheddar cheese.

Grilled Summer Squash and Kasseri Cheese With Lemon and Mint

Zucchini and yellow squash slices are grilled and layered with softened kasseri cheese, then given a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of mint to create a fresh and satisfying side dish or appetizer.

Stewed Summer Squash

Stewed summer squash is a seasonal staple, with chunks of fresh, tender zucchini and yellow squash gently cooked in olive oil until they're plump and juicy throughout. It's delicious straight from the pot, and even better once cooled to room temp or chilled.

Broiled Summer Squash in Agrodolce With Corn and Avocado

Turn on your broiler for this easy, one-pan recipe of sweet summer squash, even sweeter fresh corn, and buttery avocado. A splash of vinegar keeps the summer squash, corn, and avocado in beautiful sweet-and-sour harmony.

Peas and Carrots Salad With Goat Cheese and Almonds

A light but filling take on peas and carrots with crunchy marcona almonds and citrus-scented goat cheese, drizzled with honey and toasted pumpkin seed oil.

Fennel Salad

Fennel Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Mint - one of my "go to" salads that takes minutes to prepare. Wonderfully refreshing, and something a little different from the usual!

Spaghetti Squash Slaw With Mint, Hazelnuts, and Pomegranate

A light and fresh side dish perfect for autumn and winter.

Spring Vegetable and Arugula Salad With Labne and Cucumbers

Come spring, it helps to keep the fridge stocked with the season's best produce, already blanched and chilled and at the ready. Here we combine sweet peas, grassy asparagus, green fava beans, crisp snap peas, and broccolini, along with some peppery arugula, a juicy cucumber, a red onion, and some fresh mozzarella cheese. Served with a good dressing and some labne and we have a spring salad that eats like a meal.

Delicata Squash Salad with Brown Butter Vinaigrette

Brighten your winter squash menu with a Delicata Squash Salad! With with baby spinach and brown butter vinaigrette, this salad is a great fall lunch or side.

Easy Sautéed Zucchini, Squash, and Tomatoes With Chilies and Herbs

I spend a lot of time writing about complex techniques, but in truth, most of the stuff I like to cook for myself at home is pretty simple. This is one of those nice and easy summer dishes that relies only on great produce—zucchini, summer squash, and tomatoes—and simple technique, but comes with a little bit of a rough twist at the end.