In search of a recipe

[linda_joyce]

I went out for petrol yesterday and ended up at Morrison's Supermarket where I also went shopping. I went slightly mad bought a butternut squash for the first time and now I don't know what to do with it. It is small, about the size of my hand, and has to be cooked without any of the onion family, garlic especially, as I still have a nasty reaction to that. Help please.

Comments

[executrix.livejournal.com]

You'll have a heck of a job trying to peel the blasted thing when it's still raw, so don't try! If you have a cleaver or a very heavy knife, you can cut it in half, scoop out the gooey part and the seeds, and bake it in a moderate oven for about an hour--drizzle it with some oil or melted butter. A lot of people like to put some maple syrup or golden syrup and spices like nutmeg or allspice or cinnamon. Or, you can just bake the squash whole or in pieces, puree it, and make soup with stock and maybe some milk or cream.

[linda-joyce.livejournal.com]

Thank you, easy and simple just the recipe for a beginner.

[(Anonymous)]

Chop it into bits and do roast vegetables with chunks of pepper and and asparagus and sweet potato (yum)

[quarryquest.livejournal.com]

Sorry, that was me. I've moved computers and I am not logged in on this one!

[linda-joyce.livejournal.com]

Haven't got sweet potato or pepper but if I like the squash it's one for an other day.

[kalypso-v.livejournal.com]

As executrix says, they're a pain to peel and chop, but I've a vague feeling I may have used one in a risotto once. Or maybe it was just soup.

[linda-joyce.livejournal.com]

I've got risotto rice that might be an idea.

Recipes!

[entropy-house.livejournal.com]

(some basic info)

Spices: Allspice, anise seed, brown sugar, butter, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, ginger, mace, nutmeg, paprika, sage, savory, tarragon, thyme and turmeric.

Equivalencies: 1 pound fresh squash = 3 medium fruits = 3 c. sliced = 1 c. cooked / mashed

Preparation: Rinse and cut the squash lengthwise. Remove and discard the seeds and excess fiber. May peel skin if desired.

Stir-Fry: tender when pierced.
Bake: 400 degrees 30 - 40 minutes, uncovered.
Microwave: 1/2 the squash and microwave for 10 -12 minutes.
Boil: Cut into chunks and boil 7 - 9 minutes.
Steam: Cube and steam for 6 - 8 minutes.
Roast: 400 degrees for 30 - 45 minutes.

And a LOT of recipes.
http://allrecipes.com/Recipes/Fruits-and-Vegetables/Vegetables-N-Z/Squash/Winter-Squash/Butternut-Squash/Main.aspx

And more info & more recipes.
http://www.recipezaar.com/library/getentry.zsp?id=131
http://www.recipezaar.com/recipes.php?foodido=872,6499,10456&title=butternut%20squash

Re: Recipes!

[linda-joyce.livejournal.com]

Thanks that's gives me a lot space to experiment, just the sort of recipe I like.

Re: Recipes!

[entropy-house.livejournal.com]

They seem to use it a lot in soups, and muffins as well as a savory with onion (I think you could make it a savory by using other things than onion, maybe peppers, thyme and sage?)

[executrix.livejournal.com]

If you were a US-ian I'd say "lots of people think butternut squash pie is even better than pumpkin pie!" but I'm not sure you've ever had pumpkin pie or would think it was a good idea anyway. If you have a tart shell or feel like making one, you can also make a savory squash pie, maybe with beans.

[linda-joyce.livejournal.com]

Never had either but if it's sweet I'll try anything once. I take it the recipe is pumpkin pie but substitute squash for pumkin? I know I can get pumpkin pie recipe from google.

[executrix.livejournal.com]

In fact, if it's a big squash, you can bet some on red and some on black--you can bake, boil, steam, etc. the whole squash, and mash it up--then use some of the squash puree for "pumpkin" pie, and some of it for a savory dish. Also forgot to say--a few years ago, there was a fashion among chefs to do mixed vegetable purees--half-and-half squash puree and mashed potatoes would make a nice accompaniment to a chop or sausages or roast chicken.

(I'm tempted to say that you bought the silly thing "to start a conversation"!)

[linda-joyce.livejournal.com]

It is a tiny squash, as big as my hand, mashed tatties and squash sounds good. I used to do mixed potato and swede mash until I developed the allergy to swede(it's one of the cabbage family), squash will be a good substitute if I like the taste.

[javahound07.livejournal.com]

The easiest and tasty thing is to half it, scoop out the seeds. Add some butter to the center and bake. *yum*

[linda-joyce.livejournal.com]

Now that couldn't be simpler and will be the first one I try.