Fried Squash

Crookneck Yellow Squash  -  Fresh from the garden.

Fried Squash

Oil, for frying
7 fresh squash, sliced
Approx. 1 cup of cornmeal
1 onion, diced
Salt & Pepper, to taste
Few shakes of onion powder

I always fry squash in an electric skillet.  Preheat skillet to 350 degrees add oil, just enough to lightly cover the bottom.  Combine squash, cornmeal and onions in a zip-lock bag and shake.  Carefully put squash/onion mixture into skillet.  Cover with lid.  Turn squash when browned - at this point you may need to add more oil.  (just a little, as needed)  While cooking; you will also need to tilt your lid to let the steam escape.

Right before squash is done sprinkle with salt, pepper and onion powder.

Fried Green Tomatoes

Our first green tomatoes of the season ...

bet you can't tell what I'm going to do with them ...

 

First, dredge in cornmeal ...  yes, just cornmeal, no flour.

And fry.  I use olive oil - or sometimes canola oil - or both.

You guessed it ...   :)



Fried Green Tomatoes

Fry until golden brown - serve hot.  Season with salt & pepper, of course!

That's as simple as it gets.

Hope you enjoy these tart, garden gems.

Fried Green Tomatoes
Printable Recipe

Oil, for frying
2 - medium green tomatoes, sliced
1/2 to 3/4  cup cornmeal
salt & pepper to taste

In a non-stick pan, heat oil over medium heat.  Meanwhile;  Dredge sliced green tomatoes in cornmeal and fry until golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.  Serve hot.

Baked Potato Casserole


4 to 5 medium Idaho Potatoes, approx. 1 pound; cooked and cubed (leave some of the skins on)
1 - small onion, diced
1 - clove garlic
3 - Tablespoon margarine or butter
1/3 cup mayo
1/2 cup sour cream
1- cup cheddar cheese, shredded
couple splashes of milk
1 - green onion chopped; (green part only)
1 - tsp. garlic salt
1 - tsp. onion powder
freshly cracked ground pepper

3 - slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Put cooked, cubed potatoes in large bowl. Set aside. Saute onion and garlic. Pour over potatoes. Add next nine ingredients and stir well. Transfer to small casserole dish; add crumbled bacon on top. Bake in covered dish at 325 F for 30 to 35 minutes until bubbly.