Quick tip: Garam masala squash

The best of summer: squash
and heirloom tomatoes

Here's a delectable, yet oh-so-simple idea that I picked up at a July 4 barbecue for jazzing up all that gorgeous summer squash: slice it, lay the slices out on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garam masala (a mix of ground cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, star anise and coriander seeds). Preheat your oven at about 400 degrees and broil for the squash for 10 minutes or so. This is so yummy that you will be making this all summer long. And here's one good reason to look forward to fall: I can't wait to try it with butternut squash and pumpkin.