Ayote Frito

Buy a small tender green-striped squash and slice. Dip in cornmeal and egg. Fry until crisp on the outside and tender on the inside.

Ayote con Queso

5 small green striped squash, cut in halves length-wise
2 tsp. salt
3 oz. cream cheese
½ cup melted butter
2 T minced parsley

Place peeled squash slices almost covered with water and add salt. Cover; bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes. Drain well. Have cheese at room temperature and blend in parsley. Put halves together with cheese between and pour melted butter over all. Bake until cheese melts.