Writing a cookbook was never intended. In fact, I once thought I would never learn to cook for myself.

This is a mostly vegetarian dish. It is okay to add meat leftovers such as ham, burger, turkey, or chicken. Or use this as a side dish.

The fresher the vegetables, the better. Sometimes, especially with ham or bacon, this dish tastes even better the day after.

Zucchini and yellow squash work well. Canned green beans work with frozen, sliced squash. It's not as good as fresh sliced green beans.

Grilled zucchini is frequently paired with yellow squash. Zucchini grows larger than most yellow squash varieties.

Wash, dice, and prepare with a slightly salty butter mixture for excellent texture. They take longer to grill than meat.

It is better with some meals than others, particularly steak or roast. Because the texture is different, some people prefer yellow squash ov

Boiled together with zucchini, there is a satisfying mix of flavors and textures. Wash well before slicing and cooking.

Dice the zucchini first. Grilling, alone or with yellow squash, is another alternative.

There may be only moments between garden, a warm bath, and into the oven for a yellow squash.

Zucchini and yellow squash are relatively easy to grow in a home garden. They do spread and vine out across the ground, with lots of flowers

Be sure they are gluten free. In a mixed gluten/gluten free household, be aware of gluten crumbles in food jars, such as mayonnaise.

Without noodles, this dish is easily frozen in individual servings for chilly winter days. Perfect for days you just don't want to eat.

After cooking, the peas and carrots can easily be frozen together to thaw when needed.

Peas go well with most meat and vegetable dishes. They can be difficult to eat for the visually impaired because they slip off of a fork.

One of the most versatile of vegetables, they add a light flavor, pretty color, and texture to all meals.

Potatoes can be boiled with, or without, the skin on. Gluten free crackers can also be used in place of cornbread.

Often, they are served with gravy, which can be a problem for the gluten free lifestyle. However, now there are many gluten free gravies.

A second batch of accidental, grillable sweet potatoes, soon appeared, as a few vines had been forgotten with roots in the ground.

Grilled potatoes can come fresh from the garden, bagged from the grocery store, or even canned potatoes.