pattypan squash

Seasoned with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs, this sautéed patty pan squash recipe is a delicious summer side dish. Serve it with pasta, pizza, or any protein you like.

Patty Pan Squash

olive oil

squash

sea salt (plus

black pepper

lemon juice

garlic (grated)

parsley

basil leaves

red pepper flakes (optional)

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the squash, salt, and several grinds of pepper and sauté for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the squash is tender but still has a firm bite.

Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice, garlic, and parsley. Transfer to a serving dish and top with fresh basil and red pepper flakes, if desired.

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Figs

Finlandia Vanilla Bean creamy gourmet cheese

Walnut halves

olive oil and sea salt

baby zucchini and pattypan squash

Finlandia Black Garlic creamy gourmet cheese

Roasted red peppers,

For baby zucchini, cut in half lengthwise. For...

For baby zucchini, cut in half lengthwise. For pattypan squash, use a melon-ball scoop to remove the top of the squash and scoop out a "bowl." Cut a small slice off the bottom so it will sit up straight.

Steam the veggies in a steamer basket or...

Steam the veggies in a steamer basket or strainer over boiling water; about 1 minute for the baby zucchini and about 2 minutes for the pattypan squash. Don't over cook. You want them tender but firm.

Let veggies cool completely (place in refrigerator if...

Let veggies cool completely (place in refrigerator if you're short on time).

Spoon the cheese into a pastry bag outfitted...

Spoon the cheese into a pastry bag outfitted with a star tip, and fill the pattypan squash. Add a line of cheese onto the top of the baby zucchini.

Make sure the peppers are patted dry with...

Make sure the peppers are patted dry with a paper towel so they don't drip. Cut roasted red peppers into small strips and top the vegetable hors d'oeuvres.

Prepare walnuts by tossing lightly with olive oil...

Prepare walnuts by tossing lightly with olive oil and toasting for about 7 minutes at 350 degrees.

When toasted and still warm, sprinkle walnuts with...

When toasted and still warm, sprinkle walnuts with sea salt, and let cool completely.

Cut figs in half lengthwise.

Fill a pastry bag outfitted with a star...

Fill a pastry bag outfitted with a star tip, with the sweet cheese spread.

Top the fig half with cheese and a...

Top the fig half with cheese and a walnut half. Sprinkle with a little more sea salt if desired.

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