Summer Squash/Mellow Yellow

Summer Squash…they call it mellow yellow (quite rightly)…

On my home today, I stopped off at the local farm and bought some summer squash. I decided to steam the squash (takes minutes). It has a very mild flavour and can be added to a lot of your favorite dishes for color, texture and flavor.

I like to make a dressing of fresh mint, chopped garlic, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and wine vinegar.

Mix the dressing with the squash and for added flavour….add freshly grated parmigiano cheese and toss.

Before serving, add slivers of parmigiano for extra bite!

In less than :15 minutes, you just made yourself a simple, fresh and delicious salad!

Enjoy the weekend!

Maria

Fresh Mint!

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My mother planted mint a few years ago and now grown into a healthy mint bush. It just roams and grows – low maintenance. In fact, if you have a pot of mint, it’s very low maintenance all year round. My kind of herb = = low maintenance with dark chocolate on the side please! The smell of fresh mint – so fresh and aromatic! Here are some low maintenance tips:

I like to chop fresh mint with strawberries and add a little fresh lemon juice! A refreshing way to serve a simple dessert with a little gelati or a drizzle of dark chocolate sauce!

Make some fresh mint tea. It’s easy to make. Boil hot water and add to a sprig of mint. Let it steep for 10 minutes. Add a little honey and it’s perfect. My first cup was in Morocco – the perfect mid-day relaxant.

My cousin Renee adds fresh lemon slices and mint leaves in cold water. The lemon and mint flavour is a great way to get you to drink your eight glasses/day!

Next week, I will write about my favorite zuccini salad that my grandmother would make during the summer with fresh mint – her southern Calabrese twist.

A delicous cocktail “mojito” with fresh mint, lime and sugar (and vodka) makes the perfect cocktail.

Food and Fate memories!

maria!