What to do with squash?

[rascal]

I remember a Brit I worked with years ago, he said the Brits didn't eat pumpkin or squash. He said it was cow fodder only. I disagree.

Russ

 

[TastyReuben]

I remember a Brit I worked with years ago, he said the Brits didn't eat pumpkin or squash. He said it was cow fodder only. I disagree.

Russ

We grew pumpkins when I was a kid specifically for the cows.

 

[rascal]

We grew pumpkins when I was a kid specifically for the cows.

Do you like roast pumpkin?

Russ

 

[TastyReuben]

Do you like roast pumpkin?

Russ

Nope. I don't care for squash in general. I'll eat it about once a year because I see all these recipes about how good it is and I think I'm missing something, then I make it and taste it and think, "Nope...still crap," and I'm good for another year.

 

[medtran49]

Nope. I don't care for squash in general. I'll eat it about once a year because I see all these recipes about how good it is and I think I'm missing something, then I make it and taste it and think, "Nope...still crap," and I'm good for another year.

Ever tried spaghetti squash?

 

[ElizabethB]

Love spaghetti squash. Frequently Use it as a pasta substitute. Awesome as an herbed side.

 

[TastyReuben]

Ever tried spaghetti squash?

Yup.

 

[rascal]

My wife's growing round and butternut ATM. I'll use in roasted Veges and cubed in risotto. Our pumpkin is sweet.

Russ

 

[Herbie]

It's certainly got more popular in the uk in recent years. Particularly butter nut squash. Other varieties are available seasonally. I really love squash.

 

[Morning Glory]

I remember a Brit I worked with years ago, he said the Brits didn't eat pumpkin or squash. He said it was cow fodder only. I disagree.

Russ

Brits didn't used to eat them but in the last maybe 15 years or so they have gained in popularity. So much so, that butternut squash is to be found in most supermarkets. I'm not a huge fan to be honest. I think it needs pairing with punchy flavours to get the best from it.

 

[epicuric]

They are great in curries and tagines. A good store cupboard ingredient also - they live forever!

 

[Morning Glory]

They are great in curries and tagines. A good store cupboard ingredient also - they live forever!

This is true. They can sit happily for a month at least. So no need to cook immediately The Velvet Curtain and Lullabelle.

 

[Lullabelle]

That's how you get their apples!


They can be a real pain to peel. Most popular things I can think of are soup (puréed), roasted (easy), or in a ravioli (or mixed in with pasta).

Seriously, though, I do have a dead easy apple cake. Comes together in a couple of minutes, it's just a single layer, no frosting, perfect for tea. Might be a good way to get your feet wet. Let me know if you want it.

Yes please

 

[TastyReuben]

Yes please

Here's a link to the cake recipe. It's one of the few cakes I have good luck with.

French Apple Cake - Once Upon a Chef

 

[Morning Glory]

They can be a real pain to peel.

You don't need to peel butternut squash if you are roasting it. I didn't peel it for this dish: