Any-Many Summer Squash “Guacamole”

Creamy and soft, this simple whip tastes and looks as if it were made of avocado dip and eggplant puree, yet it has the lightness and freshness of summer squash. If your garden crookneck or zucchini overproduces or you’ve been over-enthusiastic at the greenmarket, toss any and all extras into the oven, bake until smooshy, and then puree for a rewarding spread. Serve as a dip for vegetables or bread sticks, as a garnish for cold soup, as mayonnaise with cold meats, or as a canape spread to b