Winter squash is the black sheep of the curcubita (squash) family. Every clan has one, a sibling who bears little resemblance to the others. Warm weather brings zucchini, of course, along with crooknecks and pattypans, scallops and globes. Decked out in shades of green and yellow, these summer squash are easy on the eye, flaunting slender necks, graceful curves and delicate blossoms for stuffing. Soft-skinned and quick-growing, they’re infamous for overwhelming gardeners with their bounty.
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