Side Essentials Summer Squash Onions Recipes

SQUASH AND ONIONS RECIPE

Steps:

• Melt butter over medium-low heat in a skillet. Add squash and onions and cook until onions are translucent and squash has become fork tender, about 8-10 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve warm.

SIDE ESSENTIALS: SAUTéED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• One of the secrets to getting the squash to the perfect degree of tenderness is cutting them to the same size.
• If you are going to add the optional onions, cook them in the butter until they soften (6 - 7 minutes), and then add the squash.
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese is the perfect topping for these yummy Summer squash.
• Gather your Ingredients.
• Add the butter to a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the sliced squash to the pan.
• Dust with some salt and pepper, (I like to use a lot; especially pepper).
• Chef's Note: You can add other spices (cumin, cayenne, etc.).
• Stir until the squash begins to become tender, about 2 - 3 minutes.
• Add the wine, cover, and reduce the heat to low until tender, about 9 - 10 minutes.
• Chef's Note: Different squash cook faster, or slower. So, keep an eye on the pan.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Dust with some freshly-grated parmesan (if using), and serve as a side with your favorite foods.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

SIDE ESSENTIALS: SUMMER SQUASH & ONIONS

Steps:

• PREP/PREPARE
• Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• Add the butter and oil, to a sauté pan over medium-low heat.
• When the butter stops foaming, add the onions, and slowly cook until softened, and beginning to lightly brown, about 30 minutes.
• Chef's Note: Throw in a bit of salt and pepper, for seasoning.
• Add the garlic, and cook for an additional 60 seconds.
• Cut up the squash into 1/4-inch (0.6cm) slices, and if the slices are large, cut them into half-moons.
• Add them to the pan, toss on some lemon/pepper spice, and cook until they begin to soften, about 4 - 5 minutes.
• Reduce the heat slightly, cover the pan, and allow the squash to gently cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
• PLATE/PRESENT
• Add a bit more salt, and pepper, to taste, then garnish with some grated parmesan cheese, and serve while nice and hot. Enjoy.
• Keep the faith, and keep cooking.