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The Show => Pumpkin 'tastic => Topic started by: pearl on November 29, 2008, 11:52:50

Title: butternut squash
Post by: pearl on November 29, 2008, 11:52:50

I have butternut squashs but apart from soup don't know what else to do with them.  Would like to make a cake or pie - anybody got any ideas??

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: manicscousers on November 29, 2008, 12:02:29

hiya, pearl, welcome to the site  ;D
there were a few good recipes for squash on the recipe thread, maybe using the search facility at the top of the page will help, sorry, don't know how to do links  :)

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: thifasmom on November 29, 2008, 15:32:56

roasted with other vegetable is a favorite of mine.

ps welcome to the site :).

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: Froglegs on November 29, 2008, 16:48:02

Hey pearl, We put them in a beef n ale stew in the week...mmmm :P

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: shirlton on December 01, 2008, 14:33:28

I used some in a vegetable lasagne .stuck it in with some peppers and mush and onions . made enough for 2 days. Was gonna freeze one but it was so nice that we had it again the day after with a lovely baked Nadine potato

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: BAK on December 02, 2008, 07:29:36

we roast them mainly.

Also use in risotto - dice and fry before adding to the risotto or we sometimes roast a larger amount and put the left-overs in. Add other veg if you wish, eg peas, peppers.

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: gardentg44 on December 13, 2008, 18:02:47

There beautiful boiled and chopped with carrot or sweed
then add a thingy of butter.

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: thefilmcritic on March 13, 2009, 00:07:16

I cut them in half. Take out the seeds. slash them about an inch deep criss cross fashion. oil them and add seasoning. give them a rub in. lay them flat on a roasting tray & cover with foil. Bake them and eat them. Easy peesy! Love it!
can't wait to grow some this year. Last lot I grew were quite small though. Will try the cobnut version this time.

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: Jeannine on March 13, 2009, 04:14:19

Use them as a pumpkin for pie, lots of recipes on the net, that do very well XX Jeannine

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: saddad on March 13, 2009, 07:47:05

Welcome to the site Pearl....  :)

My  next door neighbour in the 60's was called Pearl... she emigrated. It must have been something I said!!  ;D

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: manicscousers on March 13, 2009, 17:14:17

Hiya, thefilmcritic, nice to meet you  ;D
just started hawk butternut off on the windowsill  ;D

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: reddyreddy on March 16, 2009, 10:11:03

hello, I wash, chop the top off, cut in half scoop out seeds then chop into cubes toss in olive oil, s&p and chilli flakes the roast in a moderate to hot oven for an hour - DELICIOUS!! also butternut squash risotto is yummy!

Title: Re: butternut squash
Post by: cheerfulness on March 30, 2009, 08:36:01

I've love them roasted in the oven with maple syrup drizzled over them in the final minutes.

Also tasty oven roasted and then grate cheese over them and let go golden.