Grandma's Secret Trick

Zucchini, yellow squash and pattypans are all summer squash varieties that Gram loved. Unlike winter squash, with their hard, inedible rinds, summer squash can be eaten peels and all. Grandma selected pattypans that were heavy for their size but not too large, with shiny, bright-colored skins. Tiny, baby pattypans, with yellow, pale green or white skins, were a treat when she could find them. These Grandma sautéed whole in butter and a little Hungarian paprika just until tender.