Guest guest Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Christy, I don't use much seasoning with mine. I bake or microwave it was the other poster said...cut in half with the seeds scooped out and baked upside down in a little water until soft. At the most, I'll add a little cinnamon or maple syrup to it. I've seen recipes where you " stuff " the inside with raisins, apple slices, etc. Michelle Hi, I'v only been doing this a few weeks. In that time, I've been trying new things. Today I bought an acorn squash. I have no idea how to cook it or season it. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Slice in half (careful...as they can roll) scoop out seeds, etc. Place in baking pan, cut side down...add a little bit of water, bake at about 350 till soft. Scoop cooked acorn out of shell, top with brown sugar, etc...just like you would with a sweet tator. Enjoy! Raven Lucy & Molly, the Girl Doggies Huginn & Dixie Chick, the Back Behind the Barn Ponies Maggie Rose, the cat who makes me sneeze I ride an Ice Pony because heart is not measured in hands. My Blog http://iceponytrekking.blogspot.com/ MySpace http://www.myspace.com/iceponygoddess Respect ALL Earthlings. We are all animals of this planet. We are all creatures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 hi,what i do with acorn squash is cut it in half,remove the inside middle goop,yeah i know great culinary term lol, then in a small bowl i mix some allready cooked and cooled rice,i like a blend of wild and brown,a 1/4 cup each raisins and sunflower seeds,1/4 diced onion and green bell pepper,and i like to add mushrooms,and olives,as well as some diced carrots.then i add seasonings to taste,mix it all together,and put into the emptied center of the acorn squash.then i place them in a baking dish,with about 1/2 cup water,cover with foil,and place into a 350 degree oven.i bake them for about 45 to 50 minutes,and halfway through i remove the foil. they come out tasting great.i have also done a simplified version,stuffing it with premade stuffing mix and veggies.have fun,Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hi Christy, I love acorn squash. I cut mine in half, scoop the seeds out (you can roast these like pumpkin seeds) and place the squash halves cut side down in a baking dish with between 1/4 and a 1/2 inch of water in it. Bake at 350 for about 20 mins then I turn the halves over and finish baking. This gives them a slightly roasty flavor. When they are fork-tender I put a little butter or margarine in the center along with a spoonful of brown sugar and a little sprinkle of cayenne pepper or cajun seasoning and pop them back in the oven until the sugar melts. I like hot & sweet together. DH puts way more butter and some maple syrup in his. Sometimes we put molasses. Yum. I just put the squash half in a small bowl and eat right out of the skin. If you wanted to serve it on a plate, you could scoop it out. Peace & enjoy your squashes Diane , " Christy " <chenoadanu wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > I've been trying new veggies lately. Today I bought an acorn squash. I > have no idea how to cook or season it. Any suggestions? > Christy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 That's probably one of my favorite squash. I, either put it in the micorwave or in the oven, depending how much time I have. I cut it in half, de-seed it. I put maple syrup and butter and nuke it till it is soft. My husband waits till its the last thing on his plate, because he says it tastes like a desert. sue Christy wrote: > > > Hi Everyone, > I've been trying new veggies lately. Today I bought an acorn squash. I > have no idea how to cook or season it. Any suggestions? > Christy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 My husband makes them with Bar-B-Qued beans in the middle as a filling. He uses a can of Bush's Vegetarian Beans and adds chopped onions, Sweet Baby Rays Original Sauce and a little salt and pepper. Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds (which we love roasted and tossed into a salad later) cut a small section off the bottom of the squash so that it lays flat in the pan. Fill it with the bean mixture add about 1/2 inch of water to the pan and cover with foil. (We use wax paper and foil together to keep the food from coming in contact with the foil) and bake for about 45 min at 350 degrees. Remove cover and bake for another 10 to 15 min to brown slightly. He serves this with corn fritters and a tomato salad. It is one of the only meals he cooks but it is really good so we don't mind eating it often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 I like them cut in half (with the ribs), remove seeds and strings, set them on a cookie sheet, with the cut side up. Fill the cut side with butter and brown sugar and bake them until done. Delicious!! M On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 7:28 PM, Christy <chenoadanu wrote: > Hi Everyone, > I've been trying new veggies lately. Today I bought an acorn squash. I > have no idea how to cook or season it. Any suggestions? > Christy > > > --- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 This is one of my favorite acorn squash recipes. You can use other winter squashes, too. Enjoy, Leslie Acorn Squash Babaganoosh Recipe By :Jeff Smith Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Ethnic Vegetables Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 pounds acorn squash 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 clove garlic -- peeled and crushed(I use more) juice of 1/2 a lemon 2 tablespoons sesame paste (tahini) salt to taste paprika and olive oil for garnish Cut squash in half and remove seeds. Brush with olive oil and bake, uncovered at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours, or until very tender and starting to brown. Cool, scrape out pulp and mash. Add all other ingredients and mix well. place in a serving bowl and sprinkle with paprika and olive oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 I just recently started going to the farmers market and have been seeing all kinds of vegatables and fruit., I have never seen before. such as purple kale. I am having a good time learning about them. If anyone has any veggies I should look into let me know, I go every saturday. I have one question though, I am seeing some really good recipes for acorn squash but they all have to be baked. Do you know of any recipes that dont involve baking my oven is not working right now. Thanks julie --- On Tue, 12/30/08, ande frayser <andefrayser wrote: ande frayser <andefrayser Re: Question about acorn squash Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 10:35 AM My husband makes them with Bar-B-Qued beans in the middle as a filling. He uses a can of Bush's Vegetarian Beans and adds chopped onions, Sweet Baby Rays Original Sauce and a little salt and pepper. Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds (which we love roasted and tossed into a salad later) cut a small section off the bottom of the squash so that it lays flat in the pan. Fill it with the bean mixture add about 1/2 inch of water to the pan and cover with foil. (We use wax paper and foil together to keep the food from coming in contact with the foil) and bake for about 45 min at 350 degrees. Remove cover and bake for another 10 to 15 min to brown slightly. He serves this with corn fritters and a tomato salad. It is one of the only meals he cooks but it is really good so we don't mind eating it often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Cut it open, remove the seeds and steam it. Just as you would butternut. Donna --- On Tue, 12/30/08, Julie Rodriguez <novemeberbabyboy1 wrote: Julie Rodriguez <novemeberbabyboy1 Re: Re: Question about acorn squash Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 5:56 PM I just recently started going to the farmers market and have been seeing all kinds of vegatables and fruit., I have never seen before. such as purple kale. I am having a good time learning about them. If anyone has any veggies I should look into let me know, I go every saturday. I have one question though, I am seeing some really good recipes for acorn squash but they all have to be baked. Do you know of any recipes that dont involve baking my oven is not working right now. Thanks julie --- On Tue, 12/30/08, ande frayser <andefrayser@ > wrote: ande frayser <andefrayser@ > [vegetarian_ group] Re: Question about acorn squash Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 10:35 AM My husband makes them with Bar-B-Qued beans in the middle as a filling. He uses a can of Bush's Vegetarian Beans and adds chopped onions, Sweet Baby Rays Original Sauce and a little salt and pepper. Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds (which we love roasted and tossed into a salad later) cut a small section off the bottom of the squash so that it lays flat in the pan. Fill it with the bean mixture add about 1/2 inch of water to the pan and cover with foil. (We use wax paper and foil together to keep the food from coming in contact with the foil) and bake for about 45 min at 350 degrees. Remove cover and bake for another 10 to 15 min to brown slightly. He serves this with corn fritters and a tomato salad. It is one of the only meals he cooks but it is really good so we don't mind eating it often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Acorn squash can be done in the microwave. Pierce the skin first. M On Tue, Dec 30, 2008 at 8:56 PM, Julie Rodriguez < novemeberbabyboy1 wrote: > I just recently started going to the farmers market and have been seeing > all kinds of vegatables and fruit., I have never seen before. such as purple > kale. I am having a good time learning about them. If anyone has any veggies > I should look into let me know, I go every saturday. > > I have one question though, I am seeing some really good recipes for acorn > squash but they all have to be baked. Do you know of any recipes that dont > involve baking my oven is not working right now. > Thanks > julie > > --- On Tue, 12/30/08, ande frayser <andefrayser wrote: > ande frayser <andefrayser > Re: Question about acorn squash > > Tuesday, December 30, 2008, 10:35 AM > > > > > My husband makes them with Bar-B-Qued beans in the middle as a > filling. He uses a can of Bush's Vegetarian Beans and adds chopped onions, > Sweet Baby Rays Original Sauce and a little salt and pepper. > > > > Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds (which we love roasted > and tossed into a salad later) cut a small section off the bottom of the > squash so that it lays flat in the pan. Fill it with the bean mixture add > about 1/2 inch of water to the pan and cover with foil. (We use wax paper > and foil together to keep the food from coming in contact with the foil) and > bake for about 45 min at 350 degrees. Remove cover and bake for another 10 > to 15 min to brown slightly. > > > > He serves this with corn fritters and a tomato salad. It is one of the > only meals he cooks but it is really good so we don't mind eating it often. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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