Hard winter squash can be intimidating, but they are actually very simple to prepare as well as satisfying, nutritious and affordable! Butternut squash, for example, delivers healthy carbohydrates, vitamins A and C plus potassium. We’ll share two recipes here to get you started with winter squash. Roasted Butternut Squash This basic recipe brings out the [...]
Posts tagged ‘Squash’
Learn to Cook: Winter Squash
Posted January 12th, 2012 by Admin. Comment (0).
Celebrate Squash
Posted October 22nd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
Oh my gosh, there’s nothing like a good squash! In Texas, winter squash shows up in the produce department long before I’m willing to turn on my oven. I keep an eye on the weather forecast, waiting for the first strong cold front to blow through. Once the temperature finally drops, I make up for [...]
Summer Squash: The Great Equalizer
Posted June 7th, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
June brings a transition to my garden as well as to the business of buying and selling produce. At home the spring potatoes have been dug, the peas are almost finished, and the remaining artichokes on my plants are fated to be in flower vases rather than on dinner plates. Sunflower starts await the end [...]
Celebrate Summer with Summer Squash!
Posted June 3rd, 2011 by Admin. Comment (0).
With the warm days of summer comes one of the more versatile veggies: summer squash. Zucchini and yellow squash (sometimes called crookneck) are the most well known varieties, but summer squash also encompasses yellow zucchini and patty pan squash among many others. From raw to grilled, there are numerous ways to enjoy summer squash, and [...]
Hearty Winter Squash
Posted December 16th, 2010 by Admin. Comments (29).
Well after the Halloween jack-o-lanterns have been tossed in the compost and Thanksgiving’s pumpkin pie crumbs are long gone, pumpkin and other winter squash varieties are still a mainstay on my cool weather menus. Decidedly beautiful on the counter or table, these seasonal vegetables are also a welcome addition to warming winter dishes. Winter squashes, [...]
Learn to Cook, Learn to Save: Spaghetti Squash
Posted November 2nd, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Spaghetti squash makes an excellent side dish or a fun substitute in thin noodle recipes, from Asian to Italian. It is loaded with nutrients, such as beta carotene and fiber, and is tender, with just a slight crunch. This super-simple Spaghetti Squash recipe is a great one to master because it can be the basis [...]
Fall Into Organics: Butternut Squash
Posted October 20th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
This week’s peak pick for our Fall into Organics celebration is a classic recipe favorite, Butternut Squash. Winter squash, also known as hard squash, is available in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes but Butternut is amongst the most common. Butternut is a versatile veggie with sweet, nutty taste similar to that of pumpkin. [...]
Organic Recipe: Morel-Stuffed Pattypan Squash
Posted September 27th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
From JESSE COOL These stuffed organic squash are a wonderful side dish for so many main courses, including fish and poultry. If you can’t find fresh morels, substitute chaterelles or shiitakes. 6 medium organic pattypan squash 1½ cups organic broth 1 bay leaf 5 whole peppercorns 2 tablespoons organic olive oil ½ organic red onion, [...]
Lisa Barnes: Stuffed Squash Boats (Organic Recipe)
Posted September 7th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
From LISA BARNES This recipe is the perfect mix of vegetables for a hearty family meal. Baking squash before stuffing brings out the sweetness by caramelizing some of the sugars. Makes 4 servings 2 (about 1-pound) organic butternut or acorn squash 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large organic zucchini, cut into ¼-inch rounds (about 1 [...]
Peak Pick: Summer Squash
Posted July 6th, 2010 by Admin. Comment (0).
Summer squash is the over achiever of any garden. Planted early or late, there is always a point in the season where a single plant will produce more than any reasonably sized family could ever hope to consume. It’s also one of the most commonly planted home garden vegetables so sometime around the middle of [...]