Southern Veggies

Squash Justine

6-8 medium yellow squash

onion

butter

cheddar cheese

salt & pepper to taste

optional add-ons:  chopped red pepper and/or canned pimento, slivered almonds

Cook squash in boiling water 4-5 minutes and set aside.  Layer in baking dish: squash, slices of onion, cheddar cheese and butter, repeat layers, salt and pepper to taste.  Bake 400 degrees for 20 minutes

Fried Okra

sliced okra (a lot)

corn meal (some)

salt & pepper

Put okra in large bowl.  Moisten with small amount of ice water.  Toss with corn meal to coat.  Heat oil in skillet and fry okra in batches until golden.  Serve alongside fresh, sliced garden tomatoes.