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What to do about my squash?

The food, not the game.

I have an overabundance of squash (both butternut and acorn). I can only take so much baked squash (even stuffed with apples/nuts, drizzled with honey, etc). Does anyone have any amazing recipes for what ELSE to do with squash? Specifically, some kind of yummy bread, or crisp, or a savory dish ... as long as it uses up my squash.

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Nate on October 4, 2009 at 8:00am

Paula Dean's Squash Casserole

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/squash-casserole-reci...

Butternut Squash Puff

http://www.squashrecipes.net/SquashRecipes/ButternutSquashPuff.htm

Creamy Butternut Soup

http://www.squashrecipes.net/SquashRecipes/CreamyButternutSoup.htm

Thai Butternut Squash Panang Curry

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-0,butternut_squash_curry,FF.html

Permalink Reply by Erin K. Clark on October 4, 2009 at 10:55am

Didn't even know there WAS a squashrecipes.net ... nice to know i'm not the only one stuck trying to make a pretty plain-tasting vegetable interesting. Always wanted to try making squash soup, i guess now's the perfect opportunity!

Permalink Reply by Nate on October 4, 2009 at 11:16am

There's even a recipe for the blossoms.

Fried Squash Blossoms Stuffed with Oaxacan(wa-hah-cun) Cheese

http://www.overthehillandonaroll.com/2009/08/fried-squash-blossoms-...

Permalink Reply by Erin K. Clark on October 5, 2009 at 10:23am

You had me at "stuffed with cheese". Is anything NOT better when it's been stuffed with cheese?

Permalink Reply by SecularCortex13.x on October 4, 2009 at 8:15am

ironic, I used the word squash a few days ago
more like, "we gotta squash this beef right now!"

best wishes with the sqash-loaf; cinnamon?

Permalink Reply by Erin K. Clark on October 4, 2009 at 10:37am

Eww ... okay "Squash loaf" sounds horrible ... it's like hearing "ham loaf" or "turkey loaf". Squash-and-beef sounds like a decent suggestion. Maybe i can discover how to make squash fritters or something.

Permalink Reply by Dallas (on hiatus) on October 4, 2009 at 8:24pm

Squash: I just usually grill it sprinkled with some dried oregano leaves.

Butternut: No idea, really. I seldom eat it, and then usually only with butter and syrup.

Permalink Reply by sacha on October 4, 2009 at 9:07pm

Indian curried squash is excellent. It's spicy though, so if you like spicy foods, let me know and I will look up the recipe

Permalink Reply by Erin K. Clark on October 5, 2009 at 10:25am

The last time i tried to make a curry it was a horrible failure ... but i THINK i'm ready to try again. I even have some awesome homemade curry powder to use.

Permalink Reply by Max Polun on October 5, 2009 at 10:17am

if you don't mind some heavy cream, you can always make a squash gratin. The main difference with potato gratin is that you need to parboil the squash for a little while (just a minute or 2) to soften it sufficiently before baking it.

Permalink Reply by Erin K. Clark on October 5, 2009 at 10:26am

Hm ... good idea. I rarely use heavy cream (quiche, cream of mushroom soup, and that's about it), but if it's best for the recipe I'll usually try at least once. I hadn't even considered using squash as a potato stand-in. Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Prog Rock Girl on March 9, 2010 at 12:44pm

This makes me wonder if you can put mashed squash in with some mashed potatoes. I've tried mashed cauliflower mixed with mashed potatoes (it cuts back on the carbs) and it is pretty good. I'm not much of a recipe follower. I just use whatever ingredients I have at the time.