Summer Squash
Summer squash is this month’s Harvest of the Month! Did you know zucchini, the most popular summer squash variety, originated in Italy? Use the materials below to showcase summer squash this month.
Materials
Table Tent – Print on 11×17
Illustration 1, Illustration 2
Recipes
Baked Zucchini Chips – Single Recipe Card – Printable 2 Recipe Cards
Fresh Summer Squash Salad – Single Recipe Card – Printable 2 Recipe Cards
Rainbow Pasta Salad – Single Recipe Card – Printable 2 Recipe Cards
Ratatouille – Single Recipe Card – Printable 2 Recipe Cards
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Additional Activities
Crookneck Squash Activities – Grow It, Try It, Like It! Nutrition Education Kit – USDA Team Nutrition – Grades: Preschool
Resources
Need ideas for how to conduct taste tests or a checklist to help guide you through Harvest of the Month throughout the year? Go back to the K-12 Portal page for these resources and many more.
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