How to Make Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash?

This easy-to-make, classy side dish for fall is roasted acorn squash. It has a pleasantly sweet and savory flavor and is seasoned with comforting herbs and maple syrup. This recipe for roasted acorn squash with maple is meant to be straightforward. It is creamy and supple, with a warm sweet, and savory flavor after being roasted with salt, pepper, herbs, and a … Read more

How to Cook with Kabocha Squash?

Kabocha squash

Kabocha squash is a common ingredient in Japanese cooking. You may have had it dipped in tempura batter and fried in restaurants or slow-cooked in hot pots or soups. While this winter squash resembles a short, stocky cousin of the pumpkin, it has a sweet potato-like flavor and texture. The rugged, deep-green skin gives way to soft, reddish-yellow flesh on the interior. In addition to its delectable flavor, kabocha squash has many health benefits.

How To Cook Butternut Squash?

How To Cook Butternut Squash

Many people compare butternut squash to sweet potato because of its juicy, sweet, and nutty flavor. It reminds me of sweet potatoes in purees because it’s a little nutty. It is, however, softer than sweet potatoes. While some squash varieties are moderately sweet, they aren’t as sweet as most fruits.

How To Tell If A Squash Is Bad?

It’s crucial to know how to detect if a winter squash is spoilt before you start cooking with it. It must have stringy seeds, be hollow, or appear rotten. If squash is mushy, it has most likely gone bad. The skin should be firm, and the seeds should be pale in color. It’s not a good idea to eat rotten squash. It’s most likely ruined if a squash looks or smells weird.

A squash’s color can also indicate rottenness. A butternut squash peel and flesh are black and stringy, indicating overripe.

How to Tell if Butternut Squash is Bad?

Butternut Squash

Examining the rind is an excellent way to determine if a cut butternut squash is bad. The rind should be an even orange color with no soft or rotten spots. You can slice out the bad areas and still use them. If the rind contains any signs of mold, it should be discarded, and it should also be free of moisture. If squash is waterlogged, it should be thrown away.

 

 

Check the rind of the butternut squash. It should be firm and even in color. If the rind feels soft or mushy, it may be over-ripe.

Sauteed Summer Squash Recipe

This Sauteed Summer Squash Recipe is quick and simple to put together and a great way to use up that extra zucchini. The squash is sliced thin so it cooks quickly. This is a delicious side dish that would go great with almost any grilled meat or fish. If you have summer squash on hand … Read more

Brown Sugar Glazed Butternut Squash Recipe

Squash is supposed to be really good for you – and I guess it is until you add all the good stuff to it like brown sugar and butter, but it’s so good!! If you want a great recipe for a Thanksgiving Day side dish here it is. Brown Sugar Glazed Butternut Squash Recipe Recipe … Read more