Guest guest Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 I just wondered what an acorn squash is? I use 'regular squash' myself all the time, but have never heard of 'acorn squash' ===== " They throw the best damn parties at the rim of hell " " What are you afraid of? It's only rock and roll... " LPW/ _________ ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 An Acorn squash is usually green on the outside, shaped like a blunted on one side football (hence " acorn " ), and scalloped-bodied. It is more in the neighborhood of a gourd-like squash - you have to cut it in half and scoop out the seeds similar to a pumpkin. They are kept in the dry produce area usually close to where the potatoes and onions are found as opposed to where you find the leafies;) I'm sure if you search for it one the internet, you'll find pictures... Debra , Pernille Pedersen <uma181> wrote: > I just wondered what an acorn squash is? > > I use 'regular squash' myself all the time, but have > never heard of 'acorn squash' > > ===== > " They throw the best damn parties at the rim of hell " > > " What are you afraid of? It's only rock and roll... " > > LPW/ > > > > > > _________ > ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 5, 2004 Report Share Posted December 5, 2004 It comes in orange and dark green and sometimes a yellow color. It's kind of a football shape with ridges . If you cut it in slices it will look like scallops. I bake it and baste with a mixture of orange juice and maple syrup. Pernille Pedersen <uma181 wrote: I just wondered what an acorn squash is? I use 'regular squash' myself all the time, but have never heard of 'acorn squash' ===== " They throw the best damn parties at the rim of hell " " What are you afraid of? It's only rock and roll... " LPW/ _________ ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! http://uk.messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 6, 2004 Report Share Posted December 6, 2004 > I just wondered what an acorn squash is? > > I use 'regular squash' myself all the time, but have > never heard of 'acorn squash' believe it or not, it kind of has a acorn shape. It may be what you refer to as regular squash as it is a very common one to use. You can find them at " all " grocery stores in the US this time of year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Baked Acorn Squash 3 acorn squash, about 1-1/2 lb. ea., stems cut off 6 TB unsalted butter, softened 2 TB Dijon mustard 6 TB honey Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 375º F. Set the squash on its side and, with a large knife, cut in half vertically. Trim a piece off the bottom of each squash half so they will lie flat in the pan. Scrape out the seeds and stringy membranes with a large spoon. Place cavity side up in a large roasting pan. Mix the butter, mustard, and honey in a small bowl until blended. Fill each squash cavity with 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Bake until the squash is very tender, 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Yield: 6 servings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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