This past fall something came over me and, like a squirrel collecting acorns, I stashed winter squash everywhere. Garage, basement, upstairs bedroom, refrigerator - basically wherever I could find cool, semi-empty space. There are a few reasons I look forward to winter each year: the fires, the soups, the warm blankets and slippers, the slowing down-ness of life and movement, the holidays, and the squash.
Okay, its mostly the squash.
Over the years I've collected and created a number of disappearing squash recipes and it's been a while since I've assembled them all in one place. So, here it is. If you have squash on hand or have been eyeing it at the market or store grab it. This is your one-stop, you have it so flaunt it, here's what to do with squash post.
[BREAKFAST / BAKED]
[BABY'S] PUMPKIN PORRIDGE
BRAN MUFFINS [sub fruit puree for squash puree]
PUMPKIN APPLE BREAD
PUMPKIN RICE BRAN MUFFINS
PANCAKES OR "SNEAKY CAKES" [sub fruit puree for squash puree]
SPICED PUMPKIN WAFFLES WITH MAPLE-GINGER SYRUP
[APPETIZERS / SNACKS / SIDES]
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHIPS
BUTTERNUT SQUASH HASHBROWNS
ROASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS
SPAGHETTI SQUASH BABY CAKES WITH CRISPY SAGE
[MAIN DISHES / SOUPS / SALAD]
BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA
BUTTERNUT SQUASH MAC N' CHEESE
BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA SAUCE
CHIPOTLE BLACK BEAN STUFFED DELICATA
PUMPKIN RISOTTO
QUESADILLAS WITH "CHEESY" BUTTERCUP SQUASH FILLING
ROASTED DELICATA SQUASH
ROASTED VEGGIE-STUFFED HUBBARD SQUASH [great holiday dish!]
SIMPLE BREAKFAST [sub delicata squash or peeled and cubed winter squash for sweet potato]
SIMPLE PIZZA CRUST
SPAGHETTI [SQUASH] AND [NO MEAT] BALLS
SPAGHETTI SQUASH PAD THAI
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
END-OF-WINTER SOUP
WHITE CHILI WITH WINTER SQUASH BASE
SPRING SALAD [sub delicata or peeled and cubed winter squash for the sweet potato]
WINTER PUMPKIN MILLET SALAD
[DRINKS / SMOOTHIES]
CREME DE PUMPKIN SHAKE
PUMPKIN-GOJI SMOOTHIE [enjoy this warm for a nice winter twist]
SPICED PUMPKIN LATTE
[DESSERTS / SWEET TREATS]
BUTTERCUP CUSTARD
CREAMY PUMPKIN ICE CREAM
PUMPKIN-APPLE CRISP
PUMPKIN PUDDING
UP-SIDE-DOWN PUMPKIN PIE
