It shouldn’t be too hard to guess when squash is in season, so when the weather heats up add these tasty summer squash recipes to your weekly repertoire. Just like with , , and other , you can make summer squash the star of your next backyard cookout. Here, you'll find quick , , to try all season long.

What is summer squash? Technically speaking, it includes a few : yellow squash, pattypan, and, of course, zucchini. Luckily, they all have the same characteristics (soft, edible skin and mild flavor) so you can use whichever you have on hand. So don't fret if you're craving a and only have yellow squash in the garden.

All of these summer squash recipes cook up quickly. For an easy family dinner, try Ree Drummond's pasta with zucchini pesto, grilled veggie burritos, or the summer squash vegetable soup that's ready in just 30 minutes. Looking for a side dish for your ? A Southern classic like the squash casserole with buttery cracker topping is sure to be a hit. At the end of the day, you may find yourself with way too much squash. The good news is you can always or make a batch or two of homemade zucchini bread.