acorn squash

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Ham and Quinoa

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We’re still having beautiful, sunny, dry days but the nights have been cool enough to use the oven. Which is good as we have a lot of acorn, butternut and spaghetti squashes to eat. I didn’t grow up eating squash – either winter or summer. My mother was not an adventurous cook or eater. Our … Continue reading…

Warm Acorn Squash and Walnut Salad; an update

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Roasting winter squashes concentrates their natural sweetness. Add a bit of salt (the Prosciutto), a bit of tart (the vinegar) and we have a lovely, fall salad I used a small squash, making it an ideal first course.. Warm Acorn Squash and Walnut Salad Total time: 45 minutes  Ingredients: 1 small acorn squash 3 medium … Continue reading…

Leek and Acorn Squash Tarts; French class

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I had an extra leek in the house (didn’t need it for the lasagne) and I had one, last, small acorn squash left. A little tart seemed like just the thing. You do remember I’m rather fond of Small Plates.…  Leek and Acorn Squash Tarts Total time: 45 minutes  Ingredients: 1 small acorn squash, cut … Continue reading…

Stuffed Baby Acorn Squash

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The last few acorn squash that formed were small, about the size of a baseball. Unlike zucchini, which can be picked and used very young, winter squash have to stay on the vine until fully ripe. Unlike zucchini, they don’t keep on growing until they’re monsters. The little ones were so cute – I just … Continue reading…

Turkey and Acorn Squash Quiche; the update

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I thought I’d do something different…. Something with acorn squash…. We’re slowly getting to the end.   Then we can start on the butternut squash. (For a treat this week I bought some broccoli) Acorn squash is a bit on the dry side which, apparently, made a difference in the cooking time of the quiche. … Continue reading…

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Sausage and Tomatoes

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One of the results of eating with the seasons is, sometimes, one feels like one is stuck on the same page. I had a bumper crop of acorn squash this year, and very few butternut squash. As the acorn only have about half the storage life as the butternut, we’re eating those first. As we … Continue reading…

Acorn Squash and Shallot Tarts

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Warning: serious and / or thought-provoking post to follow.  Read at your own risk. But first….. A few weeks ago I saw a great recipe, somewhere, on a blog, that I, of course, bookmarked…. Or so I thought. It was strudel-like, made with acorn squash, ricotta cheese and pine nuts. I decided to make it. … Continue reading…