Articles by Norann Oleson

Garlicky Summer Squash and Fresh Corn

Garlicky Summer Squash and Fresh Corn

When my girls and I visited Austin, Texas a while back for a vacation, I wasn't expecting a plate of Garlicky Summer Squash and Fresh Corn, even with their abundance  
Yellow Squash Patties

Yellow Squash Patties

Pattycake, pattycake, baker's man, bake me a cake as fast as you can. Pat it and prick it, and mark it with B, put it in the oven for baby  
Low-Carb Yellow Squash Casserole

Low-Carb Yellow Squash Casserole

Do you ever just wish you could enjoy the finer things in life with reckless abandon? Trying to moderate your sodium, sugar, cholesterol, or calorie intake can sometimes feel like  
Round Zucchini Squash

Round Zucchini Squash

This spherical summer squash tastes exactly like regular zucchini, but with a more fun shape. Use them like peppers to stuff with cheese and other savories, or remove the top,  
Ronde de Nice Squash

Ronde de Nice Squash

As its name implies, Ronde de Nice (also known as Gourmet Globe or Round French) is usually round and it’s a speckled light green in appearance. This is a French  
Tatuma Squash

Tatuma Squash

Tatuma squash is also known as “calabacita” and is a Mexican heirloom variety. They’re pumpkin-shaped and taste best when no bigger than a softball, although larger ones can be grated  
Yellow Crookneck Squash

Yellow Crookneck Squash

This is what people think of when they think of summer squash that isn’t zucchini. This one is bulbous on the bottom and thin and curved at the top (“crookneck”).  
Pattypan Squash

Pattypan Squash

This is sometimes called “UFO squash” because of its shape, or scalloped squash because of the shape of its edge. It’s tougher than other squash so it holds up well  
Zucchini Squash

Zucchini Squash

  This is what most people think of as summer squash. It’s green and long, with flattened sides and can be cooked when tender, usually sliced as an ingredient in a