Both winter and summer squash are indigenous to the Americas, where they were cultivated as far back as 10,000 years ago. Interestingly, squashes are the only members of the Cucurbitaceae family ...

Zucchini and yellow squash are generally eaten cooked; however ... Larger raw summer squash can also be shredded (by hand or in a food processor) and used in quick breads, muffins, or fritters. Roast: ...