A is for Acorn

[lothithil]

My first attempt to prepare and consume an acorn squash!

First, I consulted my Vegetable Guru, alternatealto, for advice on preparing and cooking, and for reassurance that the green and orange objects I found in the Produce Isle weren't actually practical jokes.

I then halved, cleaned, and baked the objects, foregoing all the recipes I found online that urged me

Comments

[lin4gondor]

Go you! I adore any kind of winter squash! Sugar drowning is definitely not required; a bit of butter and salt is all that's needed.

I think I need to go out and find me some squash....

<3

[idlewild_]

Good job on the squash and blood sugar. The only problem I have with artichokes is the butter.

Inasmuch as they are an excellent conveyance thereof.

[lolmac]

They are, indeed, an all too efficient delivery system for butter. I've managed to wean myself on to a mixture of mostly lower-fat buttery stuff, with some butter for flavour, a little lemon juice and rather too much seasoning salt. My partner favours fat-free mayo with fresh garlic.

[jackwabbit]

Well done, you!

I know nothing of cooking and even less of veggies, so I shall learn much from this adventure of yours!

[zukosphoenix]

Good for you,love!

Spaghetti squash is also good - a little, simple, tomato sauce and you won't feel deprived at all.

A couple of years ago, I actually became fond of this dish my mother made: she sauteed (in olive oil) zucchini, onions, summer squash, then layered it in a shallow pan with a little butter, bread crumbs and a sprinkling of Asiago cheese.

OMG YUM. You could play with it any way you wanted, but very, very good. :D

[primsong]

Oh, that sounds so tasty! Now I want to go get another acorn squash from the store - though I admit, I like them best with a bit of maple syrup on them. Mmm.