I don’t think I’d ever heard of the game of squash prior to moving to England. Growing up we were a tennis family and although I do think my dad may have gone out for the occasional racquet ball game, squash, the sport, just wasn’t in our experience.
When I moved to the UK after college, I was introduced to squash and found it a terrific way to socialize after work and on the weekends. It was fun, good exercise and a method to meet new friends. These days, while I meet a friend for a hike or a zumba class, it does seem like participation in a racquet league other other type of team sport would be a great way to incorporate regular exercise. As for the social part, I now find myself parked in the bleachers watching my eldest play baseball on a regular basis and have come to be good friends with many of the parents.
Growing up, squash was certainly part of our vocabulary though. We grew zucchini and yellow crooked neck squash – the latter being my favorite both then and now. Anyone who’s had a garden knows how prolific zucchini can be. My grandmother baked loads of loaves of zucchini bread and we have a savory dish cooked with onions, tomatoes and cheese that I could never quite warm up to.
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montucky
/ July 14, 2012I have eaten lots of zucchini and really like it. Once I lived in a tiny town in Arizona and lots of folks had gardens. The saying was there that when town you should always lock up your car or someone would fill it up with zucchini.
Tammy
/ July 14, 2012That’s funny! I haven’t heard it before but it doesn’t surprise me. I can’t believe how many are produced sometimes.
Sally Mom
/ July 14, 2012Lovely post, Tammy.
My mom made zucc pancakes and I made them for my children. Topped with greek yogurt and or, sour cream, green onions and favorite cheese. I think I will make some tomorrow to go with salmon. They are nice topped with lox as well as all the other goodies. Thanks for reminding me!
Tammy
/ July 14, 2012Yes, Mollie Katzen says to top them with yogurt or sour cream. I didn’t do that but it would be good.
hotlyspiced
/ July 14, 2012I think squash is a great game for the UK because it’s not dependent on good weather! I played squash when I was growing up and found it to be a great game that like you say, is very social. Love the sound of these zucchini pancakes. I find zucchini to be very versatile – I use them to make cakes as well xx
Tammy
/ July 15, 2012it is very versatile – that’s what I like about it also.
inherchucks
/ July 14, 2012These look absolutely delicious!
I just harvested some zucchini from our garden today…looking forward to giving these a whirl 🙂
Come and add this recipe to the link party! http://inherchucks.com/2012/07/11/whats-in-the-box-34/. Hope to see you there!!!
Tammy
/ July 15, 2012Tried it – not sure I did it right.
inherchucks
/ July 15, 2012You did it perfectly! Thanks for joining 🙂
cindyricksgers
/ July 15, 2012I love Molly Katzen’s zucchini crust pizza, too.
Tammy
/ July 15, 2012Mollie is a goddess!
nancy at good food matters
/ July 15, 2012Hi Tammy! There can’t be too many summer zucchini recipes in the world–we need ’em all to keep up with the garden droves (a zeal of zucchini?) I make zucchini cakes that taste like (pretty much) crabcakes–I’ll have to try Molly Katzen’s with feta and mint for a change. A zucchini as a weapon? I pulled one of those out of the garden yesterday—don’t know how that giant eluded me.
Tammy
/ July 15, 2012I would love mine to taste like crabcakes so please teach me. These are super light. And funny about the weapon, huh? I am planning to post our zucchini pasta from your blog.
dayphoto
/ July 15, 2012Yellow crook-neck is my favorite also. My southern born and raised Grandmother could make the best yellow squash side dish…I wish I had her recipe…but it went with her to the other side.
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Tammy
/ July 15, 2012Well, I think you need to be on a mission to recreate it.
dayphoto
/ July 15, 2012I’ve tried. I think it needs her loving touch! Boiled yellow squash, canned milk…??? I don’t know what else or if there is anything else.
Kathy
/ July 15, 2012I make something called Zucchini Fritters which sounds similar, Tammy. It’s a vegan recipe. Can’t wait until our squash comes on in the garden! Have never played the game “squash”.
Tammy
/ July 15, 2012I would enjoy a vegan recipe Kathy.
Kathy
/ July 15, 2012Here is a very similar recipe, Tammy: http://caroline-is-vegan.blogspot.com/2011/06/zucchini-corn-cakes.html
The recipe I use is from the 30 minute Vegan cookbook by Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray.
Tammy
/ July 15, 2012Thank you! 😉
herbanlifestyle
/ July 15, 2012I love, love, love zucchini. I usually fall back on my old method of cooking it – steamed briefly in a bit of vegetable broth – so I look forward to trying your recipe as a way to expand my horizons. By the way, Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day is coming up on August 8th. Hopefully you will get some surprise zucchini then!
Tammy
/ July 15, 2012Hahahaha! Really? That’s funny. Sounds similar to Montucky’s comment about locking your car lest someone fills it with zucchini.
Lisa H
/ July 15, 2012Dad would plant so many zucchini plants. Of course, it seemed to ripen all at the same time. Mom would lightly bread and deep fry them so they were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. We would eat them until we were sick. I like your pancake recipe, as it sounds nice and light!
Tammy
/ July 15, 2012Very light and very easy.
cottercrunch
/ July 16, 2012haha, lots of squash games in new zealand too! love the food more of course.
Tammy
/ July 16, 2012Me too.
Eggs In My Pocket
/ July 16, 2012This made me smile, because I have never heard of squash, except for what we grow and eat! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Tammy
/ July 17, 2012You’re welcome.
milkayphoto
/ July 16, 2012Just picked our first zucchini of the season yesterday! LOVE squash! Looks like a tasty recipe. I would substitute leeks for the scallions tho as I prefer their taste.
Tammy
/ July 17, 2012Leeks would be perfect in the dish.
kateshrewsday
/ July 16, 2012I love these, Tammy: and they’re so easy to grow!! Great recipe. Just the thought of teaming them with feta cheese makes my tummy rumble.
Tammy
/ July 17, 2012Feta does appreciate the value, doesn’t it Kate?
Tokeloshe
/ July 16, 2012Great post!
Moving to Canada, I have discovered so many different squashes, I miss Gem squash, but find that Acorn squash tastes a lot like it.
I didn’t know the crooked neck squash was called that 😉
Tammy
/ July 17, 2012I made acorn soup last night!
Healthy cooking Blog
/ July 16, 2012Its the healthy ingredients for lot of dishes.
Tammy
/ July 17, 2012Indeed.
Tesney Ap
/ July 17, 2012I will make this for breakfast soon. It looks simple and healthy 🙂
Tammy
/ July 17, 2012I hope you enjoy it.
My Daily Creative: Inspire me, Inspire you, Inspire us
/ July 17, 2012Great idea! I never know what to do with all the squash in my CSA. Thanks!
Tammy
/ July 17, 2012Give it a try and let me know what you think.
jessicajorgensen
/ July 18, 2012yum, my grandma makes swiss steak and potato pancakes but this is a perfect summer alternative.
Tammy
/ July 20, 2012Yes, let me know if you try it.
pearlz
/ July 19, 2012yum will have to try this recipe – and what a delicious picture.
Promenade Claire
/ July 19, 2012The recipe sounds fab – another for me to try when my courgettes finally get under way – I picked the first of the season today – so exciting! And I remember playing squash at school, a great fast game!
Sophie33
/ July 20, 2012We call squash: yellow & green courgettes! I love this easy yet very tasty recipe! Courgettes are great in here!
Yummm!
Kath (My Funny Little Life)
/ July 20, 2012My mom loves zucchini. She uses to make it in a pan with onions and tomatoes and can eat that every single day. I’m not so much a zucchini girl (although I’ve come to like them more recently, particularly thanks to my vacation in Venice when I used to order grilled veggies with my seafood lunches and dinners, and zucchini always were among them). I like them grilled or roasted (preferably in a grilling pan 😀 ), and it’s nice to season them with a little balsamic vinegar which adds a little sourness-sweetness to them. Cooked I don’t like them so much because then I just find them flabby and bland. 😀 I’m very much into all kinds of winter squash though.
Tammy
/ July 20, 2012try them this way!
typewriter poetry
/ July 20, 2012Hmm, zucchini pancakes!? Gotta try that one day. The other day we harvested a large squash from the garden and just cooked it stir fry.
Tammy
/ July 20, 2012Zucchini works great in stir fries. Try these and let me know what you think.
The Wifely Person
/ July 20, 2012In place of the red pepper flakes,try adding a bit of ground cardamom to the batter. It very subtle but it’s such a lovely hint o’spice.
Tammy
/ July 20, 2012Interesting thought. I like cardamon and have some on hand!
Inger Wilkerson
/ July 21, 2012Potato pancakes are big in our town–and this looks like a lighter, healthier version. Most timely!
dkzody
/ July 26, 2012Because I love making potato pancakes, I tried my hand at zucchini pancakes a few years back. They did not go over well at all. For one thing, they don’t taste that great with applesauce!
crystal
/ August 6, 2012I grew up in South Africa and often played squash, but I haven’t found it to be prolific here in south western France. However, the zucchinis are and I am always happy for more recipes so thank you!
Tammy
/ August 7, 2012courgettes in France?