Now that Halloween is wrapped up, it might be time to have a look at those squash and pumpkins
you have been using for decoration …
I bought acorn squash, butternut squash, sugar pumpkins and kabocha squash for my festive decorating,
but I also had another use for them in the back of my mind…
but I also had another use for them in the back of my mind…
Most in tact squashes and pumpkins last for quite sometime, so I knew that I would be able to use them for a number of things like flower arrangements, candle holders, and also cooking!
Squash and pumpkin are sooooo nutritious and delicious…
…perfect as a simple side dish, or in pies, soups, loaves, and baked oatmeal.
So just what do you do with them…?
Roast them.
Puree them.
Bake with them.
Yum.
- Cut the squash or sugar pumpkin in half, then scrape out the seeds and stringy bits.
- Place in a baking dish, cut side up (like in the pictures), then add some water to the bottom of the pan.
- Sometimes I like to add 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp brown sugar in the middle of the squash (like in the acorn squash picture above). This is especially delicious if you are eating them as a side dish. Just mix it in together with the squash after roasting.
- Cover each side in tin foil.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1-2 hours. Some take longer than others, depending on the density of the squash. Just check them at the 1 hour mark, to see if the flesh is soft and scrape-able and looks nice and roasted.
- After roasting, puree, and enjoy as a side dish, or use the cooled puree in your baking.
You might be interested in these recipes that use pumpkin or butternut squash puree:
Simple. Delicious. Nutritious.
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That looks so so good! I’ve never tried using fresh pumpkin puree in my pumpkin bread, and I probably won’t get to this year sadly. Bad year for pumpkins in my area unfortunately. Love these recipes, I’ll definitely be keeping them in mind!
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Pumpkin in my oatmeal? I’ve never heard of that – but def. something I am going to try! Yummy!
mmmm looks yummy!
Moore Babies
Great tips! Your photos are so gorgeous :)
I love this blog. gorgeous photos and great ideas. I would love to have tried this but no good pumpkins in my area, if you’re ever looking for cheap decorations i would suggest http://www.homeseasons.com . thanks for sharing!
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Anyway, I love squash in any form! Just recently I peeled, diced and roasted a butternut squash for the first time. Amazing!! The best ever. My hubby and I were like kids in a candy store. Unfortunately for me, I only decorated with gords a tiny baby pumpkins. Not much “meat” on those. : )
~ Catie
I love squash! Great photos!
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