5 posts tagged “summer”

Spent a couple hours at the pool today. Lots of sun, happy kids splashing in the pool, a good book in my hand...love summer....

The heirloom morning glory, Sunrise Serenade, has finally bloomed!

 

 

And other good stuff...

 

 

 

This recipe can be made with any summer squash; I enjoy making it with a mix of zucchini, yellow straightneck and pattypan squashes. It is TO DIE FOR!!! I'd post a picture but it never lasts anywhere near long enough for photos. And it's not too bad reheated, either (although it tastes finest when it's eaten right out of the pan). I eat this as an entire meal. Very fast to make, and so, so good!!

Cheesy Zucchini

courtesy of Food to Live By: The Earthbound Farm Organic Cookbook by Myra Goodman

2 tbsp. olive oil

4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1.5 pounds medium-size zucchini or other summer squash, cut in 1/2" thick slices (squash larger than 1" in diameter should be sliced in half lengthwise)

2 tbsp. coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (I've also substituted fresh sage--YUM)

1/4 tsp. salt

1/3 c. freshly grated Parmesan

1/3 c. freshly grated mozzarella

 

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently until softened, 1-2 minutes.

Add the squash and stir to coat with garlic/oil mixture. Cover the skillet and cook the squash, stirring occasionally until it is glossy and crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes.

Sprinkle the parsley and salt evenly over the squash and cook, stirring frequently, until the parsley wilts (about 1 minute). Stir in the Parmesan and stir constantly until it melts, about 1 minute.

Sprinkle the mozzarella evenly over the squash, cover skillet and remove from heat. Let stand about 1 minute until cheese is melted. Serve immediately. 

ENJOY!

P.S. Edited to add: if you use pattypan squash, cut the 1/2" chunks smaller than the other types of squash. They take longer to cook.

 

This is the worst I think I've ever seen mosquitoes. They're swarming me and the dogs the instant we step outside...I've been putting a natural bug spray on the dogs, but the mosquitoes still follow us inside. I'm finding them on the walls, landing on the dogs, and even on Patrick's shoulder! I have to shower twice a day because I absolutely have to wear bug spray to step outside. I wonder if they're this bad everywhere?? We've had a lot of rain this June and it's just insane, like they've taken over the world. I'm trapped in my house.