Think outside the zucchini! There are several types of summer squash to try this, well, summer. From pattypan to yellow ...

TIP ABOUT CHAYOTE This type of squash resembles a light-green, wrinkled version of an avocado pear. It is widely used in Central American and Asian cooking.

Chefs Mario Pagán of Chayote Barrio Kitchen (left) and Yamuel Bigio of Crocante will be teaming up with famed Puerto Rican pitmaster Jose Lucca for “Los Reyes,” a collaboration dinner on Jan. 6.

Combine the corn, chayote, tomatoes, barley and oregano. Add the lime zest and juice, vinegar, and olive oil, and toss well. Taste and add salt as needed.