Warm Summer Squash Salad, by Brandon Miller

FEATURED COLUMNIST Warm Summer Squash Salad

Chef Brandon Miller of The Chef’s Stash grew up on the waterfront and started his seafood experience in high school, cracking crabs on Fisherman’s Wharf during summer vacations.

On Aug. 19, he put together a soldout Tapas and Seafood Paella Feast for a private party at Twisted Roots in Carmel Valley. He offers cooking tips on Facebook, such as how to avoid cutting yourself with your knife when chopping veggies, and how to make your meatballs tender (use fattier meats, beef, lamb or pork – or mix your favorites) and recipes such as chimichurri sauce to top meat or veggies.

Here’s a recipe he shared with a demonstration via Zoom. •••

Warm Summer Squash Salad Brandon Miller

Chef/Owner of Chef’s Stash Makes 10 1/2 cup servings 1lb assorted zucchini 1/4cup sliced natural almonds 1 tablespoons olive oil 2/3cups Parmesan cheese, shaved

Salt and pepper to taste

Cut the ends off of zucchini and julienne using a Japanese mandolin or grater.

Warm oil in sauté pan with almonds. When almonds are lightly browned, add squash and remove from heat.

Toss the squash with almonds and oil, season with salt and pepper and place in serving dish.

Top with cheese and serve.

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