Side Essentials Summer Squash Onions Recipes

SIDE ESSENTIALS: SUMMER SQUASH & ONIONS

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• Add the butter and oil, to a sauté pan over medium-low heat.
• When the butter stops foaming, add the onions, and slowly cook until softened, and beginning to lightly brown, about 30 minutes.
• Chef's Note: Throw in a bit of salt and pepper, for seasoning.
• Add the garlic, and cook for an additional 60 seconds.
• Cut up the squash into 1/4-inch (0.6cm) slices, and if the slices are large, cut them into half-moons.
• Add them to the pan, toss on some lemon/pepper spice, and cook until they begin to soften, about 4 - 5 minutes.
• Reduce the heat slightly, cover the pan, and allow the squash to gently cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Add a bit more salt, and pepper, to taste, then garnish with some grated parmesan cheese, and serve while nice and hot. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

SUMMER SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI SIDE DISH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the yellow squash, zucchini, onion and red pepper in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic and seasonings; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in tomato; heat through.

SIDE ESSENTIALS: SAUTéED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• One of the secrets to getting the squash to the perfect degree of tenderness is cutting them to the same size.
• If you are going to add the optional onions, cook them in the butter until they soften (6 - 7 minutes), and then add the squash.
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese is the perfect topping for these yummy Summer squash.
• Gather your Ingredients.
• Add the butter to a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the sliced squash to the pan.
• Dust with some salt and pepper, (I like to use a lot; especially pepper).
• Chef's Note: You can add other spices (cumin, cayenne, etc.).
• Stir until the squash begins to become tender, about 2 - 3 minutes.
• Add the wine, cover, and reduce the heat to low until tender, about 9 - 10 minutes.
• Chef's Note: Different squash cook faster, or slower. So, keep an eye on the pan.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Dust with some freshly-grated parmesan (if using), and serve as a side with your favorite foods.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

SAUTEED SUMMER SQUASH SIDE DISH

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized skillet, about 1 minute. Add scallions and garlic; saute in the hot oil until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add zucchini and squash; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Saute until squash is tender, 8 to 12 minutes.
• Divide mixture evenly among plates. Garnish with basil.

SUMMER SQUASH SIDE DISH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a saucepan, combine the squash, water, onion and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until squash is tender, 15-20 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool., Stir in the egg, bread crumbs, butter and pepper. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and the cheese is melted, 30 minutes.

SUMMER ESSENTIALS: SQUASH, ONIONS, AND BURGER

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• I do not usually cook with extra virgin olive oil; however, this is a low-heat situation, and I like the flavor the olive oil imparts to this recipe.
• Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• Add the olive oil to a skillet over medium-low heat, and then add the beef.
• Chef's Note: Do not completely break up the beef, leave it in chunks.
• Throw in the onions, then add a bit of salt, and pepper.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Cook an additional 5 minutes, until they start to brown.
• While the onions and beef are cooking, add some spices. I made some suggestions in the ingredient list; however, add whatever you feel like. For example, in the Summer I go easy on the hot spices; but in the Winter, I kick up the heat level.
• Add the squash, and combine with the other ingredients.
• Add about a tablespoon of water to the pan, then cover, and allow to steam for about 5 minutes.
• Remove the cover, and continue to stir, until the squash softens, about 5 minutes.
• In this final cooking phase, check the spices, and add more... or not.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Serve with a sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan, and a few pieces of crusty buttered bread. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.