Guest guest Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Time for a new Question of the Week - What are your favorite recipes to use with the many varieties of hard winter squashes? Seems like all the grocery stores in my city have them on sale this week. They are so healthy. I bought my first Spaghetti squash today after Marilyn directions on how she makes it and I am excited to try it. Look forward to all the new recipes and answers. Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Is squash like a soggy pumpkin???? Bron Sick of deleting your inbox? 7 Mail has free unlimited storage. Get it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Winter squash are those varieties which are marketed only when fully mature. Some of the most important varieties are the small corrugated acorn squash (available all year-round), butternut squash, buttercup squash, green and blue hubbard squash, green and gold delicious squash, and banana squash. Winter squash is most plentiful from early fall until late winter. http://www.producepete.com/shows/hardsquash.html Here is a great article on Hard Winter Squash with descriptions of each. Types of squash a.. acorn squash b.. butternut squash (butternut pumpkin) c.. chayote d.. gem squash e.. marrow (a UK-specific subset of squash) f.. pumpkin g.. spaghetti squash - bronwyn bell Monday, October 15, 2007 10:26 PM Re: Question of the Week - Oct. 14-20 Is squash like a soggy pumpkin???? Bron Sick of deleting your inbox? 7 Mail has free unlimited storage. Get it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 I love the Acorn squash, though it is the most challenging to peel if you need to do that prior to cooking for a recipe. Most you don't have to. I use a potatoe peeler on most all of the winter squashes and it works well. Roasted Butternut and Carrot Bisque(creamy soup) in one of our favorite ways to use this squash, but I am going to start looking for more recipes using it. I have used the Buttercup squash in this recipe when I couldn't find the store was out of butternut squash and it turned out great. Pumpkin puree I like to use mostly for sweet baked items, like pie, coffee cake, sweet breads, muffins, pancakes, etc. Here is a repost of a great Muffin recipe using it. Pumpkin White Chocolate Chip Pecan Muffins 1 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1 -15 oz. can of pumpkin 1/2 cup water 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup White or semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 c. Pecan, chopped and toasted in a dry frying pan or Microwave . Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease and flour muffin pan or use paper liners. Mix sugar, oil, eggs. Add pumpkin and water. In separate bowl mix together the baking flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt.. Add wet mixture and stir in chocolate chips. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full with batter. Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 2 1/2 dozen muffins But I do have a recipe for Chipotle Pumpkin Soup that is very good and in the files here. Here is a repost of it. Chipotle Pumpkin Soup This is a spicy variation of a delicious pumpkin soup with black beans that I have been making for years. This tastes great and is easy to make too! Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Servings: 4 4 cups vegetable broth 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon chili powder ½ teaspoon ground cumin ? teaspoon chipotle powder 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed ¾ cup salsa, mild, medium or hot Place 1/3 cup of the broth in a large pot. Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes, then add the chili powder, cumin and chipotle powder. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure the pumpkin is well mixed into the broth. Hint: This is wonderful with a scoop of hot brown rice added to each individual serving bowl. - wwjd Undisclosed-Recipient:; Monday, October 15, 2007 10:18 PM Question of the Week - Oct. 14-20 Time for a new Question of the Week - What are your favorite recipes to use with the many varieties of hard winter squashes? Seems like all the grocery stores in my city have them on sale this week. They are so healthy. I bought my first Spaghetti squash today after Marilyn directions on how she makes it and I am excited to try it. Look forward to all the new recipes and answers. Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Wow, this is timely topic. Last night I baked two acorn squash and one delicata squash and made puree with them. Today I used some in my smoothie and added some to my morning oatmeal. Usually I use it to make soup. I'll probably use some to make " pumpkin " pie for my kids - I have quite a haul of puree. Then today, for fun, I bought a greater variety of winter squash at the store: carnival, kombucha, buttercup and golden nugget. I plan to bake them too, as well as an " eating " pumpkin I bought last week. Tonight I am roasting the seeds from yesterday's squashes. I plan to use a salted spice blend from Penzeys to season. I haven't found a great way to clean the seeds, so I don't always bother with this step. Sharon wwjd wrote: > Winter squash are those varieties which are marketed only when fully mature. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I will eat any type squash cooked any type way. I even cook the inexpensive Jack O Lantern type pumpkins, Donna Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Beth Renzetti <elmothree2000 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:05:21 Re: Question of the Week - Oct. 14-20 baked with lots of butter is always popular. Orrrrrr.... soup: 2Tb olive oil 2 leeks, cleaned & chopped 2 cloves garlic, mashed 1 butternut squash, peeled & cubed 1 can white beans, rinsed & drained 6c veggie stock 1/2c cream Saute leeks & garlic. Aadd squash, stock & beans. Simmer 30 minutes. Puree. Add cream, s & p. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. wwjd <jtwigg (AT) frontiernet (DOT) <jtwigg%40frontiernet.net> net> wrote: Time for a new Question of the Week - What are your favorite recipes to use with the many varieties of hard winter squashes? Recent Activity 83 New Members 1 New Links 80 New Files Visit Your Group Ads on Learn more now. Reach customers searching for you. Sell Online Start selling with our award-winning e-commerce tools. Yoga Resources on Take the stress out of your life. . Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Take the Internet to Go: Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 We eat tons of squash here! My families favorite way to eat is probably the least healthy though! It includes adding pumkin pie spice, a bit of flour and oatmeal, sugar and maple syrup. Dab with a little butter to a 10x13 pan full of grated squash and bake until bubbly. Sometimed I'll add apples. It really is delish! But it really can't be good for you. Can't wait t o hear how every one else eats thiers!!! Liudwih On 10/15/07, wwjd <jtwigg wrote: > > Time for a new Question of the Week - > > What are your favorite recipes to use with the many varieties of hard > winter squashes? Seems like all the grocery stores in my city have them on > > sale this week. > > They are so healthy. I bought my first Spaghetti squash today after > Marilyn > directions on how she makes it and I am excited to try it. > > Look forward to all the new recipes and answers. > Judy > > > -- http://www.everydayveggie.blogspot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 baked with lots of butter is always popular. Orrrrrr.... soup: 2Tb olive oil 2 leeks, cleaned & chopped 2 cloves garlic, mashed 1 butternut squash, peeled & cubed 1 can white beans, rinsed & drained 6c veggie stock 1/2c cream Saute leeks & garlic. Aadd squash, stock & beans. Simmer 30 minutes. Puree. Add cream, s & p. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. wwjd <jtwigg wrote: Time for a new Question of the Week - What are your favorite recipes to use with the many varieties of hard winter squashes? Recent Activity 83 New Members 1 New Links 80 New Files Visit Your Group Ads on Learn more now. Reach customers searching for you. Sell Online Start selling with our award-winning e-commerce tools. Yoga Resources on Take the stress out of your life. . Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Take the Internet to Go: Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Here's a great recipe Apple-Stuffed Squash and Gingered Adzuki Beans. Click here for the recipe: <http://sowhatdoesavegetarianeat.blogspot.com/2007/10/apple-stuffed-squa\ sh.html> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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