crookneck
SQUASH Any of several varieties of summer
SQUASH with a long, curved neck that is slightly more slender than the bulbous base. Crookneck
SQUASH have a light to deep yellow skin that can range in texture from almost smooth when quite young to slightly bumpy as the
SQUASH matures. The creamy-yellow flesh has a mild, delicate flavor. Crooknecks average from 8 to 10 inches long, but are best when a youthful 6 inches. Choose firm
SQUASH with no sign of shriveling; the skin should be easily pierced with a fingernail. See also
SQUASH.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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