Whether you opt for a more adventurous recipe (say, a patty pan squash casserole loaded with spicy peppers) or prepare it more traditionally (roasted patty pan squash, anyone?), you and your ...

Oil a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish. Cut squash into V- to ¼-inch slices. Dredge squash in flour, salt and pepper mixture. Fry in ¼ inch of olive oil. Drain on paper towels. Salt lightly.

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