Fried Squash

Tonight my husband requested one thing when I asked "what do ya want for dinner?" His reply, "I'd love to have some fried squash" Instead of telling him I didn't know what I was doing, I decided to just go for it... I mean really, how hard can this be?  Actually kinda tricky. 

I love my grandmothers fried squash and I remember watching her make it once, and noticed she used cornmeal.  Since I have never bought cornmeal in my life, I decided to use some fish fry mix I had in my pantry. First I poured the pouch out into a plate, then I thinly sliced my squash.  I took my large skillet out and placed it on the burner. Scooped out two big spoonfuls of Crisco, and waited til they heated up (med-high heat) and melted.  After the crisco was fully melted, rolled around each slice of squash in the cornmeal mixture, coated on both sides and placed in frying pan.  Once the squash gets the desired color on bottom, flip over until 2nd side is also brown. Then take out of pan with fork and put on a paper towel (on a plate), this drains off excess grease.

While I was cooking tonight, I caught myself saying something I NEVER thought I'd say, "honey, I'll get it in a minute, I got my hand in the fryer!"