Butternut Squash Lasagna
This is a perfect fall dish highlighting the mellow flavors of butternut squash, courtesy of Parade Magazine. Can also substitute other winter squashes such as pumpkin, kabocha, or acorn for different flavors. (more…)
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Maple Ginger Roasted Butternut Squash
Butternut squash is typically on most people’s dinner tables so here is a fairly simple side dish that isn’t too time consuming. This recipe comes from Diane Imrie and Richard Jarmusz book “Cooking Close to Home: A Year of Seasonal Recipes”, and can also be found on sugartreemaplefarm.com. The recipe as is serves 6; you can double the recipe, but cook each batch in separate pans to allow for proper roasting. Extras freeze nicely, too. (more…)
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
Here’s a wonderful fall soup from Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa show on the Food Network. Some commenters felt that the recipe turned out overly sweet — you might want to try adding more squash, cutting back the apple cider, or using broth instead of water, if you like a more savory soup. (more…)
Holiday Butternut Squash Spread
With the holiday season nearly upon us, here is a different twist on a spread that may come in handy for family and guests. The recipe yields 1¾ cups. Enjoy!
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Chocolate Chip Squash Bread
From the Eva Bakes food blog, here’s a yummy spiced bread made with butternut squash. You can substitute other similar winter squash for the butternut (e.g. pumpkin or buttercup), and since you’ll probably have more than 1 cup of squash purée, you’ll be able to make several loaves (they freeze well too). Yields one 9″x5″ loaf. (more…)
Italian Sausage and Squash Soup
This is a creamy, colorful and unique soup that has become a “regular” in my seasonal arsenal. The recipe makes about 8 cups but it can easily be doubled. And it freezes beautifully! Do try it. (more…)
Spiced Squash Cookies
From an old, Edible Vermont (2009) magazine, Winter issue, these spiced cookies are cake-like in texture and so welcoming on a cold, wintry day with a hot cup of tea (or cocoa). Roast and mash the butternut squash ahead of time so you have it ready when you want to bake these cookies. The recipe yields about 5 dozen. (more…)
Pumpkin Rice Soup
Ingredients
1 ½ lb pumpkin, butternut squash or acorn squash
Small handful of lime leaves (optional)
2-3 chilies (or 1 small can)
2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced (more…)