Pattypan Squash Stuffed With Corn: Large dark green and yellow pattypan squash, available at farmers' markets, are perfect for stuffing with this simple mixture of squash, corn, a little onion and a very light custard. |
The menu includes dishes like zucchini blossom and saffron soup, and rolled mullet stuffed with green pattypan squash. |
Oil a baking dish or casserole large enough to accommodate the pattypan shells. |
Crookneck, pattypan, and zucchini are all best when harvested young and tender, so they're great for a short season. |
Grilled or Roasted Pattypan 'Steaks' With Italian Salsa Verde: This is a perfect dish for great big pattypan squash, cut into juicy steaklike slices. |
The big pattypan squash I brought home from the market were large and heavy, weighing close to a pound each. |