Category "squash"

Why did my toasted acorn squash seeds smell like chocolate?

I recently toasted some acorn squash seeds in my toaster and, to my surprise, when I opened the toaster I got the unmistakable aroma of chocolate. A friend read

Are there any substitutes for squash puree?

I am trying to make a recipe that calls for squash puree. Unfortunately, I am unable to find any in stores. Is there a good substitute?

Squash Casserole: Reducing the water content?

I love squash casserole, summer squash or zucchini. I notice when I use the zucchini, there seems to be a much greater water content and it makes it hard to se

How can I tell if my acorn squash is ripe before cutting it open?

Is there any way to tell if an acorn squash is ripe before cutting it open to cook it? I keep getting unripe squash from the grocery store, and I don't know the

Discolored ring in squash

Our yellow squash has some brownish discoloration inside in a ring down that extends length-wise. Is this normal variation and safe to eat, or is this an indica

Is it necessary to remove the seeds of Tinda before cooking Tinda sabji?

Is it necessary to remove the seeds of Tinda before cooking? And if so why?

What causes stringy winter squash?

I know that spaghetti squash is supposed to be stringy; this question is not about that. When I cook winter squash, I cut the squash in half, remove the centre

Would using seafood stock instead of chicken broth/stock work in a butternut squash soup?

I'm trying to make a butternut squash bisque, specifically, which by its least-strict definition involves a seafood stock/broth. All the recipes I've found are

Storage of Butternut Squash

I've just bought a butternut squash. On the label it says "Keep at room temperature". Why shouldn't I store it in the fridge?

Should I be worried about a dark red spot on my acorn squash?

When I split open the acorn squash, there was a large blood-red spot with small white spots in the middle. My best guess is it's rot or mold. I cut it out, le

Can I use pumpkin for spaghetti squash?

I live in Singapore and there seems to be no squashes, of the type that I typically see in Spaghetti Squash recipes, sold here. Can I use pumpkin as a substitu

I boiled sliced yellow squash with ravioli, and it turned bluish-green -- why?

Boiled cheese ravioli for 10 minutes. Added sliced yellow squash for the last 3 minutes. Nothing else in the pot but boiling water, not even salt. It looked

Pumpkin pie lacks aroma?

Every year around this time I try to make pumpkin pie. We don't have that many varieties around here so I use a fresh butternut squash that I bake and then pure

Can dry roasted squash be used effectively for gnocchi?

I roasted an entire pumpkin (specifically, a triamble variety). It was cut into large pieces and roasted with oil in an oven. I ended up leaving it to cool in t

Cutting sugar in savory butternut squash dishes

In making savory dishes--specifically ravioli or soups, I find the sweetness of the butternut squash to be a little much. I typically roast the squash with oni

Is this Kabocha squash bad?

I just cut open Kabocha that I picked up yesterday at the farmers market and noticed some strange spots. Is this ok to cook?

Could Someone Please Help me to Identify What Type of Squash This One Is?

So I can try and plan out some recipes using it.. Thanks in advance! :D

Can I cook with nearly ripe butternut squash?

Due to a frost I had to bring in a few not-quite-ripe butternut squash. The greenish markings on the outside and the not-well-developed seeds are signs they ar

Crisping Butternut Squash Chips

My goal is to make a crispy butternut squash chip without deep frying, but from all my various trials, the chips keep coming out chewy, with a texture similar t

Is there any way to make jack-o-lantern pumpkins worth eating?

Background: For the holiday Halloween in America, we make decorative lanterns -- Jack'o'Lanterns -- from large pumpkins. These pumpkins are bred to be large, d