Vegetables Squash + Gourds 7 Summer Squash Recipes for Easy Dinners By Food & Wine Editors Updated on November 16, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jen Causey Squash is a great addition to any summer recipe. This light, bright vegetable is versatile, nutritious, and easy to cook. These delicious recipes include casserole, pancakes, and tarts. This sunny squash will make you smile every time. 01 of 07 Summer Squash Gratin John Kernick Food & Wine's Laura Rege puts abundant summer squash and zucchini to good use in this beautiful and very simple gratin, which gets fantastic flavor from white wine, leeks and Gruyère cheese. Get the Recipe 02 of 07 Grilled Summer Squash Casserole Victor Protasio Traditionally called malaiwala, "the one with cream," this casserole is a Punjabi twist on a ratatouille-style summer side. Chef Cheetie Kumar suggests making this a main dish by adding cubed paneer, a firm Indian cheese. Get the Recipe 03 of 07 Crispy Summer Squash Pancakes © Nicole Franzen Recipe developer Kay Chun makes her delicate, lightly spicy latkes with grated summer squash instead of potatoes. Get the Recipe 04 of 07 Summer Squash Carpaccio Jen Causey Take a trip to the local farmers market and grab some yellow squash. Sweet dates, fresh mint, and toasted pepitas spiced with Tajín seasoning take this thinly sliced summer squash dish to the next level. Get the Recipe 05 of 07 Roasted Vegetable Tarts Match the earthy tastes here with an herbal Australian Cabernet Sauvignon. Get the Recipe 06 of 07 Summer Squash with Poblano, Queso Fresco, and Epazote Aubrie Pick Epazote is a leafy herb with a pungent, bright flavor, with notes of citrus, mint, and oregano. It lends a savory depth to the summer squash, and pairs particularly well with dairy. Leaving the queso fresco in larger chunks allows it to soften slightly, but not completely melt into the dish. Get the Recipe 07 of 07 Grilled Summer Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans Eva Kolenko This gorgeous summer squash salad is tossed with a bright, lemony dressing. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit