Food glossary
What is Patty pan?
Patty pan — A small, round flattish summer squash, yellow, green or white in colour with pretty fluted edges. It's sometimes known as a custard squash or custard marrow and can be cooked in a similar way to courgettes. They don't need to be peeled, just washed clean and the ends trimmed. Bake them in the oven, slice and fry them in butter or eat them raw in salads. They go well with Mediterranean…
A small, round flattish summer squash, yellow, green or white in colour with pretty fluted edges. It's sometimes known as a custard squash or custard marrow and can be cooked in a similar way to courgettes. They don't need to be peeled, just washed clean and the ends trimmed.
Bake them in the oven, slice and fry them in butter or eat them raw in salads. They go well with Mediterranean ingredients - garlic, onions, tomatoes and lots of fresh summery herbs.