Yesterday, we harvested a little over three bushels of squash (yellow and green zucchini, crookneck, and patty pan). The crookneck squash plants are now at their peak of production, cranking out these delicious delectables like there’s no tomorrow.

Although these warty looking squash won’t win any beauty pageants, they’ll certainly score major points in the flavor department. They have a distinct and hearty flavor and a texture that adds further depth to any dish. That’s why we chose a chicken pot pie as the context for the crooknecks to perform.

We used homemade dough that was left over from the previous night’s empanada meal to house a creamy chicken and squash filling. Much to our delight, everything came together wonderfully, making for a comforting and filling meal. This is how we made it work:

Read the rest of this entry »