{"id":245719,"date":"2025-08-10T03:00:31","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T03:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=245719"},"modified":"2025-08-05T19:54:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T19:54:04","slug":"spotlight-summer-vegetables","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/245719\/spotlight-summer-vegetables\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight Summer Vegetables"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is the season when vegetables truly shine\u2014bursting with color, flavor, and crisp freshness. From sweet corn and juicy tomatoes to tender zucchini and vibrant bell peppers, summer veggies bring a bright, healthy twist to every meal. This collection of recipes showcases the very best of the season, featuring dishes that celebrate fresh produce in all its glory. Whether you\u2019re grilling, roasting, or tossing together a quick salad, these summer vegetable recipes are perfect for keeping your meals light, and vibrant. Spotlight summer vegetables all season long.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6242886014205952 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/italian\/easy-roasted-ratatouille.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/rxdjXcJBmTrufnZLur4uu4mPTt91jrY39UOZmOqf9yqKBPKzQK1pznf3g7fL9bJgyPHexmqunZX6kpANEMPMXPWR7JeG5EaB3K_HwB7Y8XDcEZ3bb2M\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">APRIL MCIVER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">R, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/yTF8hPE1gsozyncr3-VkzHl7GJmSrevhFBU9jJ3grdtneDQJ_TnLtutIETSMmraSuzjpRbUljhp7BSuYqVcPXxh6HJ6s10HHWHdUYqs=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/italian\/easy-roasted-ratatouille.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Roasted Ratatouille<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is my simple, cheap, and easy version of ratatouille. Mine may not be classic, but it\u2019s good. Sometimes I use it as a main dish, others as a side, and sometimes I stuff it inside a pita.&#8221; &#8211; April<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/zucchini-vegetable-side-dish.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/e-fQyn3HwAJNgymBHdAftXTOq8w4CLgBcxdUDZfjqJDj0DkWDX9HJHLrxbl9lPfN0Y655uhEogToiqoWHMVTaRHpvcBuJRpEDlScPiBXhxNA3IwEHCc0\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MARY CLAGGETT<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">RED LION, PA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/9V2Do6v4QNGJSeKGzKM3CoIvz97L0DX6RIq7fmXxBns9E8BsQWt-0wan5yxeWqmlj8QzTcEAx0MFjlSOjFOdi6T0Ft-N-xmM6w2TMU35=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/zucchini-vegetable-side-dish.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zucchini and Vegetable Side Dish<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;We have a garden every year and we love the fresh veggies. I think I have made zucchini dishes in every way imaginable and still find more each year. This one is quick and easy while the chicken or other meat is on the grill.&#8221; &#8211; Mary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/salad-other-salad\/corn-avocado-and-tomato-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/sp-qCbm4OG-5Ol6Ze1QJpi1hA3LT9_zkuwVY50Yu9zZLWHbJ_MIQ7ZsPuLIcrTuaKVhchdsIc9igzsssOtOWc0asKJ7APJixC3jlNRlWmBPOStCT3kW3\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KAREN FEINEN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ROCHESTER, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Gn-sXViQDO8bqDjS3BPLy__AdIwYXtuYxnAz8vPQst6xUvbtCM717lWH1yXuCn8vEUy7DvAGcYwx_KyIKAvhROX7aOumkqXOq1zx4vcNdK18ufM8kPIH=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/salad\/salad-other-salad\/corn-avocado-and-tomato-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A quick and easy salad to whip up on a busy day. A refreshing accompaniment to spicy main dishes.&#8221; &#8211; Karen<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/southern-fried-yellow-squash\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/sUctL35GqiihoF477Hb9arRWYlXy1YIBncYo3syqKXbbJgTKrOiaHVQCYkMqicyL4Ix_OPXXuTxt7JvNBzKwXMXDVoESYjLfEg0IExRooB9i9IAWxLU\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/southern-fried-yellow-squash\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southern Fried Yellow Squash<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This crispy Southern Fried Yellow Squash is the ultimate summer side dish. Made with yellow squash, seasoned flour, and buttermilk, it&#8217;s golden, crunchy, and full of Southern flavor.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/rainbow-grilled-vegetable-medley-pilaf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cC_ldVr9eTVnU0mNzoQxSF40uX-bGrED_8NmzVKJZUpZkZqPwxGewcv_MXOxMjKqYmXiO4DJ1_BPPreIMMHLmYBT80_4sVkyEPSmpw3FDIPUsMC5oZT4\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CRYSTAL SCHLUETER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BABBITT, MN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/pfkG87x_5NxSZEY_xKFSBB366LLj1I0IG9hr6g7iLj4N-E1V2VqtRDM6TTBarfwr20Bblk50Z881Wll0i6-9xvqjkxNUOKO1CXZXZ52T=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/rainbow-grilled-vegetable-medley-pilaf.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rainbow Grilled Vegetable Medley Pilaf<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This colorful dish can be served as a main dish or a side, and is great hot or cold!&#8221; &#8211; Crystal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/breakfast\/breakfast-casserole\/zucchini-tomato-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/rwI-TTUIYN2zTo1hEDeSZ3fADheA2-RhSHfueOrcoop40bt78JNvre88wo5GHeopixckwb56bCIxGUKxC6JBqrhnu_jQpueNCNzt8O06Xht-WdkKzJk\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JENAY TATE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">NORTON, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/fGoJ5AgRe5C7Zx8_0Ip-NpBYynx9fYZxtdnGpH7fh3PE7peQYvuLCPlRSkUPsHB1gGw6rRkt1_lz_lmHuHO616nb-xGkQfyz34ut9g=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/breakfast\/breakfast-casserole\/zucchini-tomato-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zucchini Tomato Pie<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;The pairing of tomatoes and zucchini is delicious in so many dishes, and this pie approach, which I modified from a Bisquick recipe site, is one more way to bring life to them when they&#8217;re out of season.&#8221; &#8211; Jenay<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/avocado-stuffed-tomatoes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/7AmBUXwZd66crp8NlN5UDfwe_5AZu1erDiGu0D16bR6wqyQrFdhZYaunOO912vhSENPpm3kScP22iHjbNOTbEizb3VaQp7FioHvdxDTmsx_FEmNYSt_YmQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JEANNE BENAVIDEZ<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ODESSA, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/_xp7W85iRl82IOZjeDogBGsHUqwhMp6t3y8m9wWy0Dm88Rh1ghZF6HrFmMfZGUCuqa7ZaV8IST5JSCP_dEqZqLwszL8M_q4RqNXHO3Q=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/vegetable-appetizer\/avocado-stuffed-tomatoes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Avocado Stuffed Tomatoes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A friend brought this to a backyard party once and I really liked it. She was kind enough to give me the easy recipe. I have made it several times and everyone seems to really enjoy the little morsels of coolness.&#8221; &#8211; Jeanne<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/squash-yellow-crooked-neck-old-southern-style.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/qhuN2C9C-yavdpKpCZRyZIgpJWhswFvNwyRoWRu21Q_SkC6K00yT4bdLgT7jBTB7BBAosKbVgErG7areG6lpN6dup3TEKU7Wsgp_k8DZn-SUFCtqSaWt\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CAROLINE REZNICEK<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">GOOCHLAND, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/6MsnkM270BZRD18kAv4iUChnt1YjvD79oIxFEK6qbXQOgT3A1RXG7oCzYwDuH2JrMLJmV8a__lw0DaAJ3mOw_0kwXqXmCG_LNkQ7RzE=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/squash-yellow-crooked-neck-old-southern-style.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Squash, Yellow Crooked Neck, Southern Style<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe is not fat or sugar-free! Definitely not for diabetics, dieters, or the faint-hearted! This is an old Southern-style way of cooking squash. My family loves this.&#8221; &#8211; Caroline<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/grilled-vegetables-with-goat-cheese-and-balsamic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/q3Oi3Ym_lxJXaHdkoGs2zJdSuBbMyK9A6PzAfvnBJPXtTRrMSsPBjobPQHZORrC3F0Oznduc23k9eqa25W9lXBT5R5-IRPbSmdrD_s_h3XNZyyQGD8s\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DENISE LEPARD<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">OLD BRIDGE, NJ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/HRAD6uIGZvqiK76EZuRp5x3M9nDFekyblVBW5k8HBGpKZxFOELVxXPIbkd-JvQ-RDA5drtVis5-86rwzSFyrUPrHH3BONDH5uvyToh0=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/vegetable\/grilled-vegetables-with-goat-cheese-and-balsamic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grilled Vegetables with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Glaze<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My mom and grandmother would make this when they had leftover veggies that they couldn&#8217;t use, or it wasn&#8217;t enough to make a complete dish. I often cut up flat bread or pita, or crunchy Italian bread to go with it.&#8221; &#8211; Denise<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/italian\/roasted-garden-veggie-sandwich.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/oxBWcmySSH8I3-p9uECuYSVHiqh84YJzAEOQ1x3qtn3EwIEPg7-8xqM79vnwTVTNusjDP3gWUzW-471ECFiUL8GOEsgNXEnDh68GUujVj5s90LnC1wxN\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CHERYL NEUBECKER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LA MESA, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/27lxm81jNr5pC9GyvXxhjacBLBrhTEHRtruRco3zklOVAWMQWSJGK_qzEhvBR-u-DMR2oyaJVu4-AQ1Drmld4qMJ3CgT1-lZXq2m_9A=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/italian\/roasted-garden-veggie-sandwich.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roasted Garden Veggie Sandwich<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;In the summer everything is so delicious coming from the garden. Roasting veggies brings out all the wonderful natural flavors. These sandwiches are a family favorite.&#8221; &#8211; Cheryl<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/side-vegetable\/squash-stir-fry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/aWeD7gnHX5GrMjRggeu8Dcs8gaMbg4QC7tMQL6LPrqb2CIZuNOvZSTBD7p1vHXBU6Cs6yGGJg0wFT9valGtlL_di-HMzt5jXqP5m1Rr4luss9JvNEr0\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BEVERLEY WILLIAMS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SAN ANTONIO, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/stL-FrTsAwr4wjE88_7IVhejkWvA1DYngw8gfOGA2yINmobnjWm2yWhSdSO22a9pqx01KScPu9BrYLqZm9OHzP-lIo3BYKuU8donKx8=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/side-vegetable\/squash-stir-fry.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Squash Stir-Fry<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;To make this side dish vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.&#8221; &#8211; Beverley<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/side-other-side-dish\/candied-squash-yum-yum.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ObWFkrhYng-9Xf1ikc-D6lHmNlODSwZH-CZtSjVGem0LUGUkBJ-MRuCZGbNc7Uam-_6eqw41VRVTkInbRCI3uOfqyHsnldIjLbDrxqOkzW1Uzr8vDndggQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BOBBY (*_*)<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MONTICELLO, KY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/W7LOskTidaUiSsp7GB5madTp98__W1zKGdEp-zoO1VrPfkbXyUVKdc_cLGQF-K9yo7oJV8aNxBzx9VbBKDrJQ-A4d_OjZDctx01uyl2i5zPp42Wgv7w=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/side-other-side-dish\/candied-squash-yum-yum.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Candied Squash<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I have been making candied squash for years. My family loves it. 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