Everything you need to know about seven common varieties you'll find on the market and the best ways to enjoy them.
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If you’re strolling through the farmers market in July August and September you’ll find an abundance of summer squash including zucchini yellow squash pattypan squash and more. Unlike its winter counterpart summer squash has a relatively short shelf life. And while pickling drying and freezing are viable options summer squash is best enjoyed fresh. From grilling and roasting to blanching and sautéing there are a variety of ways to enjoy summer squash but with so many varieties out there it can be hard to know where to start.
To truly savor every delicious bite of this unique harvest and learn more about the different types and when and how to cook with them I reached out to vegetable expert chef Sarah Grueneberg executive chef and co-owner of Chicago’s critically acclaimed restaurant Monteverde. Her decades of cooking experience combined with her childhood spent in her family’s personal garden and her 2022 cookbook Listen to Your Vegetables make her an expert on all things vegetables—summer squash included. Below read on for what defines summer squash the different types and tips to help you buy the right one for your cooking needs no matter which variety you choose.
