➤ When: Summer squash is well named because it peaks in the summer. These beautiful, easy-to-grow vegetables come in a variety of colors and shapes.
➤ What to Look For: The skin should be smooth, with few marks, and tender enough to be pierced easily by a fingernail. (Don’t do this in the market; just squeeze gently.) Squash should have a bright color and feel relatively heavy for its size. A bit of juice coming out of the stem means it’s fresh; in fact, it was probably picked that morning. Avoid squash that bend easily or have a wrinkled skin: They’re old or drying out.
➤ Why: Squash are rich in potassium and fiber, both of which provide a RealAge benefit.
➤ How to Use: Summer squash can be grilled, sautéed, used in soups and stews, or mixed with whole grains and vegetables. Combine diced zucchini with fresh corn and red chile pepper, or stew a tomato, garlic, and onion ragout. Large zucchini (over 10 inches) are best for breads, muffins, and pancakes. Also, squash blossoms can be eaten. They’re usually stuffed and baked or fried but can also garnish a soup or be shredded and mixed into a salad.
This ingredient information was published in 'Cooking The RealAge Way, Turn Back Your Biological Clock with More Than 80 Delicious and Easy Recipes (MICHAEL F. ROIZEN, M.D. and JOHN LA PUMA, M.D.) - p189'
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Popular Recipes
-
Here you can buy 'Paula Deen's Kitchen Classics: The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cookbook and The Lady & Sons, Too!' bo...
-
You probably will recognize this as an updated version of that party mix everyone loves. It’s everything a snack should be—sweet, spicy, sal...
-
Individual savory tartlets are an elegant addition to any cocktail party menu. This filling dish, with its salty components of chèvre and pa...
-
YIELDS 3 TO 4 CUPS Ingredients: • Two 12-ounce cans asparagus spears • 1½ cups mayonnaise • 1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plu...
-
SERVES 6 TO 8 Ingredients: • One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened • 1 tablespoon milk • ⅓ cup mayonnaise • 1½ teaspoons horserad...
-
Coconut shrimp have long been a popular cocktail snack, but this version has a few refinements that bring it into the twenty-first century. ...
-
Image Copyright Owned by 'LITTLE BOOKS OF DELIGHT' Preparation time 15 minutes plus 15 for decoration Ingredients: • 3tbsp mil...
-
This Main Course recipe was published in 'Chinese Cuisine - p20' Serves 4 Ingredients: • 6 and 1/2oz (200g) Chinese egg noodl...
-
Ingredients: 3 cups melting chocolate 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts ½ cup chopped pecans ½ cup chopped almonds ½ teaspoon vanilla Pr...
-
Ingredients: • 2 cups vanilla pudding • 2 cups cream cheese, softened • 3 cups pancake mix, prepared • ½ cup chocolate chips • 1 banana...
Your article seems nice! Can you give me some illustration photos of this recipe to help me imagine how would it be like?
ReplyDelete