Dilled Summer Squash Recipes

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Thoroughly wash zucchini and squash, and remove ends.
• Slice squash and zucchini lengthwise, then cut halves into thin slices.
• Add garlic, dill and onions to skillet, and cook for about a minute, stirring constantly.
• Add remaining ingredients and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 minutes or until crisp and tender.
• If there is too much water left in the pan, increase heat to medium-high and simmer uncovered until gone, stirring frequently.

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Toss 1 1/2 pounds sliced summer squash and 1 sliced onion with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill 3 to 5 minutes per side. Toss with more olive oil, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, and some chopped parsley and mint. Top with shaved ricotta salata.

Steps:

• If using 4" zucchini, halve lengthwise. If using 8" zucchini, halve crosswise, then quarter lengthwise. Place in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons salt and 4 cups ice. Add cold water to cover. Top with a plate to keep submerged. Let sit for 2 hours. Drain; rinse.
• Divide dill sprigs and next 6 ingredients between 2 clean, hot 1-quart jars; set aside.
• Bring vinegar, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons salt, and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Working in batches, add zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, until khaki in color and slightly pliable, about 2 minutes. Using tongs, transfer zucchini to jars.
• Divide hot syrup between jars to cover zucchini, leaving 1/2" space on top. Wipe rims, seal, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Allow at least a week to pickle before eating.

Steps:

• Slice the squash into thin slices (1/4 to 1/2 inch thick). If it is a very large squash, you can cut these into halves or quarters to avoid serving large disks.
• Heat a sauté pan over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray.
• Add the squash and sauté several minutes or until tender-crisp (overcooking will produce squishier squash--when it starts looking soft, stop!)
• Toss with margarine and dill in the pan, stirring until evenly coated, and cook for another minute or so.

Steps:

• 1. Chop squash, red pepper and onions. Place in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt, stir well. Let stand at least 1 hour.
• 2. Drain mixture in a colander, rinse and drain mixture two times pressing out any excess moisture with last draining.
• 3.In a large pot, bring vinegar, sugar, garlic, dill seed, mustard seed, celery seed to a boil.
• 4.Add squash mixture, bring to a boil again, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• 5. Remove from heat, add the turmeric and mix well.
• 6. Pour into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Seal with lids and rings. Process in covered boiling water bath in for 10 minutes. Remove lid and let sit 5 minutes before removing from water.
• I like the squash, onion and red pepper chopped on the large side for this relish. Tastes just the same chopped small. So how ever you like it.

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add yellow squash. Cook and stir until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until soft, about 20 minutes.
• Puree soup using a stick blender until smooth. Let cool to lukewarm. Stir in yogurt and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Stir in dill and chill in the refrigerator at least 4 hours. Serve chilled

Steps:

• In a large non-aluminum pot, combine the squash, bell pepper, and onions. Cover with salt, and let stand for 2 hours to release the liquids. Stir occasionally.
• Just before the 2 hours are up, combine the sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric and celery seed in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Drain the salty liquid from the vegetables. Pour the spice brine over the vegetables, and let stand for 2 more hours.
• Bring to a boil once again, and simmer for about 5 minutes. Ladle into 1 pint sterile jars, filling with the liquid to within 1/4 inch of the top. Wipe rims with a clean towel, and run a thin spatula around the inside of the jar to remove air bubbles. Seal with lids and rings. Process for 10 minutes in a simmering water bath to seal completely.