Squash

Baby (pattypan) squash belong to the marrow family, which also includes pumpkins (winter squash), cucumbers, melons and gourds. Although they can be eaten raw, they are best enjoyed when cooked, as this makes their flesh soft and luscious. Abundant throughout summer, baby squash may be green or yellow and, like all summer squash, the skin is edible, which makes them good for baking and stewing.