How to Use summer squash in a Sentence

summer squash

noun
  • The summer squash should feel heavy and have dark green skin.
    — Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 23 June 2023
  • Still, both summer squash has been around for quite some time.
    — Rachel Swalin, Health.com, 8 Aug. 2014
  • Don’t miss our guide for the best ways to cook summer squash.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
  • Fresh summer squash is the star of this classic side dish.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
  • It is said to taste like green beans and can be sautéed or cooked as for summer squash.
    — Robin Tribble, Popular Mechanics, 24 Jan. 2019
  • This time of year, summer squash is abundant and pairs well with the briny hit of olive.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2022
  • Wondering what to do with that bumper crop of summer squash?
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
  • Remove from the heat and toss with the tomatoes and summer squash.
    — Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 21 June 2019
  • This classic side dish is an easy way to use up the summer squash bounty.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Firm, sweet white flesh has more flavor than many other kinds of summer squash.
    — Arricca Sansone, Country Living, 19 July 2020
  • Snipped fresh basil and thyme add just the right accents to a soup that blends sweet corn and summer squash.
    — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 19 June 2026
  • Whether in a quick bread, muffin, or cake, this summer squash loves chocolate.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 June 2026
  • Whether in a quick bread, muffin, or cake, this summer squash loves chocolate.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
  • Whether in a quick bread, muffin, or cake, this summer squash loves chocolate.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2024
  • Have fun using up your harvest of summer squash with this easy gluten-free recipe on hand.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2021
  • Grandma knew the best thing to do with fresh summer squash was serve it up in casserole form.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Grandma knew the best thing to do with fresh summer squash was serve it up in casserole form.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Don't let the name of this heart-healthy soup recipe fool you—this summer squash soup can be enjoyed year-round.
    — Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Summer brings a bonanza of summer squash to play with in the kitchen.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2023
  • This herbed summer squash casserole is both savory and sweet from fresh summer corn.
    — Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 15 July 2022
  • There's a course with venison and corn and blueberries and a summer squash and greens.
    — Mark Kurlyandchik, Detroit Free Press, 25 July 2019
  • Another reason to get your summer squash straight from the source?
    — Elizabeth Kadar, Redbook, 6 July 2023
  • Red snapper came with summer squash and yogurt spiked with hot harissa.
    — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • First halve zucchini and summer squash, salt them, and let the water drain.
    — Alyse Whitney, Bon Appetit, 12 June 2018
  • When your summer squash bounty is working overtime, reach for this recipe.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
  • Pumpkins, a type of winter squash, don't fare well when planted near summer squash.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • Step aside zoodles, these cheesy bites might be our new favorite way to use up surplus summer squash.
    — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 28 Aug. 2017
  • Step aside zoodles — these cheesy bites might be our new favorite way to use up surplus summer squash.
    — Stefani Sassos, M.s., R.d.n., C.s.o., C.d.n., Good Housekeeping, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Whether mixed with nuts and spices, chocolate or citrus, summer squash can adapt to any sweet disguise.
    — Casey Barber, CNN, 2 Aug. 2021
  • Need another reason to plant basil near summer squash?
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 May 2026

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