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Topic: Butternut squash


  
  Squash, All About Squash, Summer Squash and Winter Squash
Acorn and butternut squash are frequently cut in half, baked, and served in the shell.
Squash pulp is also used for pies and may be prepared in casseroles, souffles, pancakes, and custards.
Hubbard squash and other dark-green-skinned squashes should not be stored near apples, as the ethylene from apples may cause the skin to turn orange-yellow.
whatscookingamerica.net /squash.htm   (1914 words)

  
 GourmetSleuth - Butternut Squash
The butternut squash provides the most value of any squash, dollar for dollar because it is thin-skinned, has a small cavity with fewer seeds and less waste than with most other squashes.
Butternut squash is a very versatile food used simply boiled or baked or in soups, souffles, pies and breads.
Butternut Squash with Ancho Chile Puree - Use as a side dish or a vegetarian entree.
www.gourmetsleuth.com /butternutsquash.htm   (392 words)

  
 eat the seasons | butternut squash
Butternut squash is one of the most popular and widely available forms of winter squash.
The adaptability of the butternut squash is demonstrated by the wide variety of uses to which it is put in different countries.
Butternut squash is a well-balanced food source that is rich in complex carbohydrates and low in saturated fat and sodium.
www.eattheseasons.co.uk /Archive/butternut_squash.htm   (634 words)

  
 Butternut Squash - The Boston Globe
Farmstand butternut squash (50 cents a pound) does not come ready-peeled in plastic bags.
Roast the squash in a 400 degree oven for 1 hour or until it is tender.
Butternut squash is available at most farmstands and farmers' markets.
www.boston.com /ae/food/articles/2004/10/27/butternut_squash   (200 words)

  
 Butternut Squash Recipes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
While the squash are baking, sauté mushrooms, onions and garlic with salt and pepper until onions are soft.
1 butternut squash – peeled, seeded and cubed
In an electric blender, mix butternut squash, brown sugar, cornstarch, egg, milk, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg.
www.superior-sales.com /butternut_squash_recipes.htm   (1839 words)

  
 Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Butternut squash gives this soup a sweet flavor and silky texture while the slightly smoky chipotle cream adds a depth of flavor.
Follow the butternut squash soup with a Caesar salad for a light supper or casual lunch.
While the squash is roasting: In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of the chipotle puree with the crème fraîche or sour cream.
www.teflon.com /holiday/recipes/butternut-squash-soup.htm   (352 words)

  
 Squash (fruit) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Summer squashes, including young vegetable marrows (such as zucchini [also known as courgette], pattypan and yellow crookneck) are harvested during the summer, while the skin is still tender and the fruit relatively small.
Winter squashes (such as butternut, Hubbard, buttercup, ambercup, acorn, spaghetti squash/vegetable spaghetti and pumpkin) are harvested at the end of summer, generally cured to further harden the skin, and stored in a cool place for eating later.
Squash is considered a Berry, with outer wall or rind formed from receptacle tissue fused to the exocarp; the Fleshy interior is composed of mesocarp and endocarp.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Squash_(fruit)   (684 words)

  
 Butternut Squash
Butternuts have solid stems and are not attacked by the squash vine borer.
Butternuts are cooked completely and quickly in the microwave oven, and the puree'd flesh is much finer.
Butternut squash, puree'd or souped or pied, has flavor, is free of grainy or stringy parts, and the pies stand up well after being removed from heat.
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 Butternut Squash   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Butternut Squash comes from the gourd family, which is native to the Western Hemisphere.
The color of the Butternut Squash ranges from a yellow to a light tan.
Storage: Butternut squash can be stored longer than summer squashes because their skin is so hard and thick.
www.slmseniors.com /library/butternut.htm   (596 words)

  
 Cook's Thesaurus: Squashes & Gourds (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Winter squash arrive late in the growing season and they have a long shelf life, so they've long been a staple in winter and spring, when other vegetables are harder to come by.
Substitutes: butternut squash OR buttercup squash OR acorn squash OR Hubbard squash OR pumpkin
Hubbard squash Notes: This variety has tasty flesh, but it's too large for many families to hand and the rind is hard to cut though.
www.foodsubs.com.cob-web.org:8888 /Squash.html   (891 words)

  
 Butternut Squash Soup Recipe
Butternut squash soup is one of my favorites for fall.
Her method is to chop the squash and potatoes raw.
I cooked the butternut squash in the oven early in the day and then combined it with chopped potatoes when I was ready to make the soup.
www.chiff.com /a/butternut-squash-soup.htm   (473 words)

  
 Stuffed Butternut Squash: The Splendid Table Recipe Box
The very simple stuffing for this butternut squash is made primarily of the flesh of the squash itself.
Arrange the squash halves cut side up on a cookie sheet, and place them in the 400-degree oven for about 60minutes, until the flesh is tender when pierced with a fork.
When the squash is cool enough to handle, use a spoon to gently scoop the flesh from the shells (reserving the shells), and add it to the scallions along with the salt and pepper.
splendidtable.publicradio.org /recipes/vegetable_squash.html   (456 words)

  
 Allrecipes - Recipe Search
A steaming bowl of flavorful butternut squash pureed with vegetables and spices is the perfect way to warm up on a cool autumn day.
Individual 'pizzettes' with roasted onions and butternut squash, seasoned with rosemary and finished with Parmesan or Asiago cheese.
The butternut is a native American nut that grows in New England and is also known as the white walnut.
allrecipes.com /search/recipes.aspx?q1=butternut   (537 words)

  
 Butternut Squash
Fall and winter squash have a long season and are easily stored for months on end.
Arrange the squash cut side down in a roasting pan and bake until tender, about 1 hour.
In a medium stockpot, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter.
www.fiferorchards.com /html/butternut_squash.html   (463 words)

  
 Warm up to butternut squash
At Oxbow, a visual arts-based high school, butternut squash is often part of the lunch buffet, which on a recent day included roasted chicken with pesto, seasoned roast potatoes, tomato and mozzarella salad, and rice with hearty chunks of butternut squash.
Toss the squash with the chile powder, salt and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
Place squash on 1-2 baking sheets in a single layer and roast until the pieces are cooked through and have started to brown at the edges, around 15 minutes.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/10/26/FDGSJF7RI51.DTL   (976 words)

  
 Caramelized Butternut Squash Recipe | Recipezaar
It is best when the squash is cut in medium to large chunks so that the outside gets a maple-flavored crust, and the inside stays soft and delicious.
Cut the squash into 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" cubes (large and uniform is best), and place them on a baking sheet.
Turn the squash while roasting a few times with a spatula to be sure it browns evenly.
www.recipezaar.com /106627   (349 words)

  
 Butternut Squash Bisque   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Lower the heat; simmer, uncovered, for 35 minutes, or until the squash and apples are tender.
Choose squash that are firm, unblemished and have a hard skin (butternut squash has a waxy exterior)
Serve as is with butter, cinnamon and honey, or mash and season with butter, milk and sweet sherry.
home.comcast.net /~rick1449/ButternutSquashBisque.html   (212 words)

  
 How to Make Butternut Squash Soup - eHow.com
This butternut squash soup is a lovely addition to a Thanksgiving or other holiday meal.
Butternut squash is nutrient- and flavor-rich, so vegetarians can make an entree out of this soup if desired.
Curried Butternut Squash Soup - Sauté 1 chopped onion and 2 chopped celery stalks until they're soft.
www.ehow.com /how_6813_make-butternut-squash.html   (460 words)

  
 Butternut squash - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
) is an edible type of winter squash with a vase-like shape.
Butternut squash can be roasted and also be puréed or mashed into soups, casseroles, breads, and muffins.
The butternut and related species of squash originate from around Mexico - separate from pumpkins or "winter squash", which originate in South America.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Butternut_squash   (205 words)

  
 RECIPE FOR COOKING BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
Butternut squash adds a rich flavor and color to risotto for a heaty side dish or great vegetarian manin course.
Preheat oven to 450° F. Cut the squash in half, lengthwise and discard seeds.
Holding halved squash in a kitchen towel, scoop out flesh and coarsely chop it.
www.fabulousfoods.com /recipes/side/grains/butsquashrisotto.html   (272 words)

  
 Om Organics - Squash
Summer squash is very tender and lacks the bitter flavor often found in winter/larger zucchinis.
Just like summer squash, there are many colors, shapes, sizes and flavors of winter squash.
Deep dish pie of yellow finn potatoes, butternut squash, crimini mushrooms, turnips, celery root, carrots, peppers & leeks baked in a mushroom sherry sauce under a parmesan-mashed potato crust -- Annie Somerville at Greens
www.omorganics.org /page.php?pageid=175   (612 words)

  
 Simply Recipes: Butternut Squash Apple Soup Recipe
The trick to great butternut squash soup is the simple addition of one tart green apple to balance the sweetness of the squash.
I have never thought of making butternut squash soup in the past but I am on a new diet and I am looking for new ways to eat veggies.
Posted by: steve on October 23, 2006 5:07 PM I cooked my butternut squash (both small ones) in a crockpot first.
www.elise.com /recipes/archives/000051butternut_squash_apple_soup.php   (500 words)

  
 Roasted Butternut Squash with Sage
As the summer turns to fall, and side dishes tend towards savory flavors, treat your taste buds to the subtle sweetness of the caramelized butternut squash with sage.
Halve squash lengthwise and peel; remove seeds and pulp with a spoon.
Combine squash, chopped sage, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
www.oprah.com /foodhome/food/recipes/food_20020820_squash.jhtml   (179 words)

  
 Butternut Squash Soups
In the first recipe, you roast the squash first; in the second, you cook it in the soup.
Since Butternuts are not super easy to peel and cut up, the first is easier, but the second is possible and is also delicious.
Bake squash in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until very tender.
www.deliciousorganics.com /recipes/butternutsqushsoup.htm   (276 words)

  
 DigsMagazine.com | recipes: BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI
the creamy sweetness of the squash doesn't need any fancy sauce, in my opinion; just toss with a little bit of butter, add some fresh ground pepper and grated parmesan -- perfection.
Note: If you've got leftover squash filling, use it to make butternut squash soup the next day.
ook the butternut squash: slice the squash in half, and scoop out the seeds.
www.digsmagazine.com /recipes/recipe_ravioli-squash.htm   (230 words)

  
 Butternut-Squash Couscous
The word couscous refers to both the tiny semolina pearls themselves and to the dish of couscous topped with a hearty stew, just as other types of pasta are pasta whether dressed with a sauce or not.
Here, butternut squash substitutes for the pumpkin more commonly found in North Africa.
Stir in the tomatoes, squash, raisins, broth, and 1 teaspoon of the salt and bring to a simmer.
www.africawithin.com /recipes/squash_couscous.htm   (342 words)

  
 Farm Fresh: Butternut squash makes a resplendent pasta sauce
Sautéed Butternut Squash With Garlic and Sage makes a beautiful presentation, perfect for autumnal meals with its golden yellows and flecks of green.
Toss to coat the squash with the oil and butter.
Toss the hot pasta with the squash sauce and the remaining tablespoon of butter.
www.post-gazette.com /food/19991021farm8.asp   (332 words)

  
 RecipeSource: Butternut Squash
Stir in broth, squash, 2 sliced pears, thyme, salt, white pepper, and coriander.
Cover and simmer until squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Pour about half of the soup into food processor workbowl fitted with steel blade or into blender container; cover and process until smooth.
www.recipesource.com /soups/soups/butternut-squash3.html   (94 words)

  
 Butternut squash - Far North Gardening Forum - GardenWeb
Leave it in a well ventilated, sunny and dry location (I use a windowsill) for 10 days, then place in a cool location (room temp is okay) out of the light, for storage, not touching other fruits.
The best squash soup I've ever had was at a businessman's club in Saskatoon that we were once invited to.
I think it's fair game to substitute pretty well any similar sort of squash in recipes, although butternut is certainly my favorite for soup (until I happen upon that elusive pumpkin soup recipe, anyway).
forums.gardenweb.com /forums/load/farnorth/msg0909551830217.html   (704 words)

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