Talk to me about squash.

theycallmelinz

If this turns into a moral debate, I'm done. 

(I kid, I love you all and the debates we have.)

But for realz, I eat the yellow small squash all the time but I want to branch out and try other types. So share your recipes, thoughts, etc. 

esstee33

Acorn squash is my favorite. I just cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, fill each side with butter and brown sugar, then bake until it's soft -- like 30-40 mins @ 350. 

beethery

esstee33 said:

Acorn squash is my favorite. I just cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, fill each side with butter and brown sugar, then bake until it's soft -- like 30-40 mins @ 350. 

I don't like summer squash, but I do what EssTee does with butternut squash. MMMMMMM.

theycallmelinz

@esstee33 That sounds delicious!

l9i

Butternut squash is my favorite, and soup is very easy!  Just roast it up and puree and done.  We canned some this summer so we've been finding all sorts of ways to use it, just do a search and you'll find lots of ways.  IMO it's great for fall flavors, if there is such a thing? My recent favorite was butternut squash stuffed shells!  On a side note, someone brought butternut squash pie to work, it's very close pumpkin pie.   I also would try spaghetti squash as a pasta sub.  I haven't done too much with this but they few times I've tried it it's been pretty good.

theycallmelinz

What is this summer squash you speak of? Are there different seasonal ones? Obvs, I'm clueless about this vegetable lol

levioosa

Butternut squash soup?

Sweet potato pizza crust with butternut squash and feta on top?

Spaghetti squash tossed with spinach, shallots, garlic, olive oil and zucchini?

Make all the squash!  

l9i

theycallmelinz said:

What is this summer squash you speak of? Are there different seasonal ones? Obvs, I'm clueless about this vegetable lolI

I believe summer squash is the yellow squash you were talking about

daria24

Oh god, the way people feel about pumpkin, I feel about butternut squash. I could eat the shit all day, in everything. 

First-with butternut squash-buy the peeled or cubed ones. It is worth the price markup. I have nearly lost so many fingers trying to peel and cut whole butternut squash. The simplest way to cook it is to cut it into small cubes, toss with olive oil, cinnamon, and a bit of nutmeg, spread it evenly a baking sheet with aluminum foil and roast at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes (until it's soft).

I just made this butternut squash risotto last week and it was the most amazing thing ever. I roasted the squash instead of sautee, I don't have good luck with cooking it on the stovetop http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2013/01/butternut-squash-risotto/

These enchiladas are good http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/11/butternut-squash-and-black-bean.html I have to increase the filing amount though, because I like a lot of filling.

I also like stuffed acorn squash. Acorn squash on its own is a bit stringy, but stuff that puppy with rice & mushrooms or quinoa, amazing. Here is a recipe http://www.wearenotmartha.com/2011/02/quinoa-stuffed-acorn-squash/

Then we come to spaghetti squash. Sometimes I'll just roast two of those and use it as pasta for spaghetti and meatballs. But this is my favorite spaghetti squash recipe http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/01/baked-spaghetti-squash-and-cheese.html

theycallmelinz

I really want to go buy some butternut squash TAHDAY and see what it's all about. But I work late tonight, and tomorrow is my dad's bday so we'll go out for dinner. Maybe on Friday though!!!

theartistformerlyknownas

Roast that shit. All kinds of squash. Toss it in some olive oil, sprinkle on some seasonings, throw that shit in a hot oven. You can do garlic and parmesan, brown sugar and maple syrup, whatever. It's always delicious. 

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-butternut-squash-salad-with-warm-cider-vinaigrette-recipe.html

http://www.dinnerwasdelicious.com/post/64845090275/roasted-delicata-squash-salad-with-pomegranate-and

http://rasamalaysia.com/garlic-parmesan-roasted-butternut-squash/

beethery

theycallmelinz said:

I really want to go buy some butternut squash TAHDAY and see what it's all about. But I work late tonight, and tomorrow is my dad's bday so we'll go out for dinner. Maybe on Friday though!!!

Be prepared boo. Butternut squash is fucking awesome and it might be a game-changer on your squash consumption.

theycallmelinz

beethery said:

theycallmelinz said:

I really want to go buy some butternut squash TAHDAY and see what it's all about. But I work late tonight, and tomorrow is my dad's bday so we'll go out for dinner. Maybe on Friday though!!!

Be prepared boo. Butternut squash is fucking awesome and it might be a game-changer on your squash consumption.

Do you just eat squash by itself or put it with some other kind of meat and/or sides? I feel like if I just hand FI a plate with half a butternut squash on it I'll have a mutiny on my hands haha

daria24

Zucchini's a squash too, though pretty similar in taste to summer/yellow squash. I am a big fan of stuffed zucchini. You can basically make any sort of ground meat filling you want and stuff it in a zucchini, instead of using pasta or rice or another carb

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/07/sausage-stuffed-zucchini-boats.html

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/08/chicken-enchilada-stuffed-zucchini-boats.html

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2014/08/turkey-santa-fe-zucchini-boats.html

mrsdee15

Oh I LOVE spaghetti squash!  Cut it in half lengthwise (if it's too hard, pierce the skin several times and microwave it for a few minutes), scoop out the seeds, roast it cut side down in a large baking dish with about an inch of water at 400 degrees for 40ish minutes, then scoop out the spaghetti-like strands.  Drain it for a while, otherwise things get watery.  I think it goes great with red sauces or pesto, and FI really likes it too.  

We have summer squash and zucchini often, totally agree summer squash is great.

theartistformerlyknownas

theycallmelinz said:

beethery said:

theycallmelinz said:

I really want to go buy some butternut squash TAHDAY and see what it's all about. But I work late tonight, and tomorrow is my dad's bday so we'll go out for dinner. Maybe on Friday though!!!

Be prepared boo. Butternut squash is fucking awesome and it might be a game-changer on your squash consumption.

Do you just eat squash by itself or put it with some other kind of meat and/or sides? I feel like if I just hand FI a plate with half a butternut squash on it I'll have a mutiny on my hands haha

We had it as a side last night with steak and broccoli. I would totally just eat that though.

DH loves this, even though there's no meat. http://www.prouditaliancook.com/2009/10/butternut-squash-stuffed-shells-with.html

beethery

theycallmelinz said:

beethery said:

theycallmelinz said:

I really want to go buy some butternut squash TAHDAY and see what it's all about. But I work late tonight, and tomorrow is my dad's bday so we'll go out for dinner. Maybe on Friday though!!!

Be prepared boo. Butternut squash is fucking awesome and it might be a game-changer on your squash consumption.

Do you just eat squash by itself or put it with some other kind of meat and/or sides? I feel like if I just hand FI a plate with half a butternut squash on it I'll have a mutiny on my hands haha

I usually have a big pile of it with a grilled steak and some broccoli. 

theycallmelinz

FI doesn't eat zucchini. I really would have a mutiny if I cooked that and tried to serve it haha. I'll save those recipes though in case I'm ever doing dinner alone!

cafarrie

theycallmelinz said:

beethery said:

theycallmelinz said:

I really want to go buy some butternut squash TAHDAY and see what it's all about. But I work late tonight, and tomorrow is my dad's bday so we'll go out for dinner. Maybe on Friday though!!!

Be prepared boo. Butternut squash is fucking awesome and it might be a game-changer on your squash consumption.

Do you just eat squash by itself or put it with some other kind of meat and/or sides? I feel like if I just hand FI a plate with half a butternut squash on it I'll have a mutiny on my hands haha

I usually use it as a side dish (unless is spaghetti squash, then it sometimes just substitutes for pasta or rice).  My H is not a huge plain squash fan, but he'll eat anything if I tell him it's mashed potatoes - so a lot of times i'll boil squash with a small potato or two and then mash it with a little butter and salt.  YUM.  

All the recipes above I have made before and they are delicious!

theartistformerlyknownas

Enchiladas: http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/11/butternut-squash-enchiladas/

Mac and cheese: http://lifecurrents.dw2.net/butternut-squash-mac-cheese/

amelisha

I roast spaghetti squash and use it instead of pasta with pretty much any sauce, but I hate prepping most other ones unless someone else is around to chop the stupid things up. For such an avid cook I have terrible knife skills and I'm always worried I'm going to take a finger off.

I like to make pureed soups, though - either garlicky and with Italian type herbs or curried.

sarawifenow

I love spaghetti squash. I cut it in half, put a couple chunkc of butter, roast it until tender, then I pull the meat away from the skin and leave it in the squash. Season with s&p and italian seasoning.

 

Then I brown Italian sausage (the bulk kind) and put it in the squash. Cover with marinara and then lots of mozarella and bake until the cheese is melty.

 

YUM!

Cookie Pusher

DH doesn't like squash, but he'll eat it if I cut it up and put it into soup. I also have one of those spiral slicers and make "pasta" out of it. I've also used sliced zucchini as the "pasta" in lasagna. Delish.

Sugargirl1019

I might decide to try this butternut squash if you guys cook these delicious sounding meals for me.

raissyrais

I second butternut squash! Soup, au gratin, in stews, or just roasted on their own. YUMMY in my tummy.

charlieyankee03

Count me in for the butternut squash deliciousness. FI makes an AHMAHZING soup with it using some sage and pretty much what everyone else said. Toss it with some olive oil and spices, roast it, and puree the shit out of it. He makes a big stock pot worth and freezes it so I can eat all of it while he's out of town. 

We've also thickened some up a bit and put a thin layer on a plate topped with sautéed scallops. Sounds weird but it was awesome.

Now I'm off to make some of those butternut squash enchiladas a few PPs posted.

daria24

OMG how did I forget about this recipe. http://thecozyapron.com/a-cozy-thanksgiving-autumn-lasagna-familiar-yet-different/

It's a lasagna with ground turkey and spinach lasagna with a roasted garlic butternut squash sauce. It is so amazing. My tips are: make sure the top of every clove of garlic is cut off-I missed some and squeezing out the roasted flesh was a PITA. And next time I will add the spinach into the ground turkey mixture and wilt it a bit, it was kind of odd just layered raw into the lasagna. I would have preferred it wilted slightly, also that way you can fit more in the pain. 

beethery

Butternut squash and sage ravioli mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

SmileDamnit

Perfect timing! Some posted a squash/zuchini/pasta/sausage bake receipe awhile back I was trying to find, to no avail. 

Anyone remember what I'm talking about? Someone help me ppppllllleeeeaaaassse!!!

kat1114

Cookie Pusher said:

DH doesn't like squash, but he'll eat it if I cut it up and put it into soup. I also have one of those spiral slicers and make "pasta" out of it. I've also used sliced zucchini as the "pasta" in lasagna. Delish.

Mine doesn't either. I made butternut squash "lasagna" (recipe clicky) once, and he loved it.

Cookie Pusher

kat1114 said:

Cookie Pusher said:

DH doesn't like squash, but he'll eat it if I cut it up and put it into soup. I also have one of those spiral slicers and make "pasta" out of it. I've also used sliced zucchini as the "pasta" in lasagna. Delish.

Mine doesn't either. I made butternut squash "lasagna" (recipe clicky) once, and he loved it.

DH apparently thinks squash is slimy, and he doesn't like slimy foods (asparagus, mushrooms, squash, etc.) But as long as I change the texture of the food with coatings or cooking techniques, he's cool. It's usually easiest to throw stuff in soups and stews for him, but he's now discovered tempura makes everything edible!