Well, we are getting into the fall weather, and that means the squash are coming out. Summer squash, also known as zucchini are tapering to an end, and winter squash are appearing. There is a wide variety of deifferent winter squashes available, each with its own wide variety of uses. Sqquash is actually quite versatile, and easy to prepare and store, although often squash is not given a second though.COMMON TYPES OF SQUASH: Acorn, butternut, spaghetti, pepper, hubbard, buttercup, pumpkin, and turban squash. You can also find: banana, carnival, sweet dumpling, and golden nugget squash.
My personal favourite type is pumpkin, for its availability and versatility in many baked goods. I also really like buttercup, and spaghetti as an alternative to the pasta.
USES FOR SQUASH: Most types of squash can be used in a variety of baked goods, such as loaves, mufffins, and pies.
Every squash can also be prepared in almost all of the following ways: baked, broiled, steamed, mashed, microwaved, boiled, pureed, roasted, fried, and grilled.
In particular.........
- Pumpkin is great for pie, muffins, loaves, breads, and even cookies. It is also good for stews, casseroles, and sauces.
- Spaghetti squash actually can replace spaghetti in dishes.
- Acorn squash is best alone with a Thankagiving meal (in my opinion).
- Buttercup squash is delicious on its own, but a dash of brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup really enhances its sweetness.
- Squash.” http://www.kraftcanada.com/en/cooking-tips/Ingredients101/Vegetables/Squash.aspx. Kraft, n.d. Tuesday, September 20, 2011 PHOTO CREDIT: "Big Market Squash." http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=.jpg Start Cooking, n.d. Tuesday, September 20, 2011
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