Gothamist: What's Fresh - Winter Squash

lss

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 13:34:05 -0500

My favorite way to make butternut squash is very simple. Cut it in half and scoop out the seeds. Fill the inside with whole cranberry sauce (from a can) and roast. The tartness of the cranberry tastes great with the sweet fleshy squash. Also, my friend's father is Kurdish and once made the most delicious pumpkin soup called kubbeh. Any one know a good recipe for it?

Danielle

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:44:22 -0500

I like to make Kaddo Bourani, which is an Afghani dish of baked caramelized sugar pumpkin with yogurt and meat sauces.

cat

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 13:51:15 -0500

I get obsessive about winter squash when the weather cools down. My favorite is delicata squash, which seems somewhat less popular in the markets. Since it is usually smaller, long and thin, I slice it into rounds about 1/4-1/2 inch thick, toss in olive oil with salt and fresh ground pepper, then roast on a baking sheet in a hot oven, about 400. It only takes 20 minutes or so. You can also do a great squash soup that is less fatty than your typical squash soup. Instead of butter and heavy cream, add a little light veggie or chicken stock and throw in some jarred chestnuts when you blend it.

Hk

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 13:38:12 -0500

I love to chop kabocha or any squash with a thin, edible skin into chunks, sauté in oil with onion and garlic, then stir in lots of garam masala or any blend of spices, pulp of a tomato or two, S & P, stock to cover, and stew until tender. Add chopped cilantro and serve over rice, or as a side.