Keep that fresh-from-the-garden flavor at your table. Easy to grow and often abundant, squashes are a summer gardener's favorite vegetables. Don't just drop them off at your neighbor's front door. Squash is a cookbook by Julia Rutland that features 50 easy recipes geared for busy cooks who enjoy great flavor. The author is a professional writer, recipe developer, recipe tester, food stylist, and television/media demonstrator, so you can be certain that every recipe is a crowd-pleaser! From soups and salads to appetizers, casseroles, and, of course, dessert, the options presented here will become instant family favorites. The book's full-color photography adds to the enjoyment of cooking. Plus, pointers on buying and cooking squash, along with practical tips for cutting tough-skinned winter varieties, make Squash even more useful. And when your gardens are filled with more than you can eat, you'll find simple and delicious ways to preserve those fresh bounties.

People love squashes because the flavor connects them to holidays, special occasions, and shared family dinners. Add Squash to your cookbook collection, and savor this wonderful variety of delicious recipes. It features the most popular types of summer and winter squashes: zucchini, yellow, butternut, pumpkin, acorn, spaghetti, and more.