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Squash Recipes
Dishes that Use Squash

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com

Don't give away that extra squash just yet! Here are some great recipes to help you use it up:

1. Butternut Squash Fries

Like french fries? Then, give butternut squash fries a try, and you'll unload a full two pounds of squash.

2. Grilled Squash

Everything tastes better when it's cooked on the grill; so fire up the barbie, and get that squash going.

3. Squash and Pepper Cornbread

Is your family sick of squash? Then, hide some in the cornbread; and "forget" to mention it.

4. Summer Squash Pancakes

Whether sweet or savory, pancakes are always a treat. Make up a big stack of squash pancakes, and watch them disappear in a hurry.

5. Summer Squash Pickles

Surprise your taste buds with pickles made from squash instead of the old stand-by – cucumbers.

6. Squash Fritters

Squash fritters fry up fast, and taste delicious whether served alone or with a side of apple sauce for dipping.

7. Yellow Squash Patties

Make up some yellow squash patties and work another meatless meal into your regular dinner line up.

8. Stuffed Squash

Blast through your squash surplus in a hurry with this recipe that calls for six yellow summer squash, and serves 8-12 people. Dinner party anyone?

9. Squash Soup

Soup is the ultimate in frugal fast food. Make a big pot of squash soup for tonight's dinner or freeze some for another night.

10. Squash Casserole

Grab a few staples from your pantry, and whip up a simple squash casserole in under 30-minutes.

11. Summer Squash Freezing Instructions

Still overwhelmed by squash? Then, freeze some, and work it into your menu throughout the year.
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