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.

Grilled Summer Squash With Chimichurri

Chimichurri is an Argentine herb sauce commonly served with steaks and other grilled meats, but it's just as delicious spooned onto vegetables, like the grilled zucchini and summer squash here. This version of chimichurri includes both parsley and cilantro, along with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and plenty of onions, garlic, and minced jalapeño for heat.

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.

Charred Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad With Zucchini and Radishes

An easy salad that combines all the flavors of summer: charred sweet corn and zucchini, bright cherry tomatoes, crunchy radishes, and fresh herbs bound with just a hint of sour cream, lime, and cotija cheese.

Acorn Squash with Asiago and Sage Recipe | Grilling

Creamy and sweet, with just enough nuttiness to make it a great savory side.

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.

Summer Squash Salad With Goat Cheese, Fennel, and Dill

When the summer heat is out of control and amazing produce is flooding the market, sometimes all we want are smart, easy ideas for how to make the most of it without breaking a sweat. Here, we make an incredibly delicious summer squash salad with fennel and dill that is way more than the sum of its parts.

Sweet Corn and Squash Fritters With Avocado Crema From 'Vibrant Food'

It's my opinion that fresh, sweet corn should be incorporated into pretty much every meal in the summertime. So as soon as I saw these bodaciously corn-y fritters in Kimberly Hasselbrink's new cookbook, Vibrant Food, I knew I'd be making and devouring them as soon as possible.

Roasted Squash "Carbonara"

This sweet roasted squash side dish is topped with all the components of a classic carbonara—egg, crispy pork, grated cheeses, and black pepper—but presented very differently from the famed Roman sauce.

Summer Squash Sandwich Stackers

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