View Full Version : Acorn Squash - Where have you been all my life?
tomwed
10-09-2015, 02:24 PM
Cut in half, scoop out seeds, stack the halves in a crock-pot with a little water. Other recipes include maple syrup or brown sugar but I think it's sweet already. Acorn squash tastes like sweet potato a little, or maybe pumpkin.
Serve with butter an salt.
golfing eagles
10-09-2015, 02:27 PM
Cut in half, scoop out seeds, stack the halves in a crock-pot with a little water. Other recipes include maple syrup or brown sugar but I think it's sweet already. Acorn squash tastes like sweet potato a little, or maybe pumpkin.
Serve with butter an salt.
Great veggie. And it's my dogs favorite vegetable as well
Villageswimmer
10-09-2015, 02:31 PM
Lots of vitamins and fiber. Good stuff.
dbussone
10-09-2015, 02:35 PM
Cut in half, scoop out seeds, stack the halves in a crock-pot with a little water. Other recipes include maple syrup or brown sugar but I think it's sweet already. Acorn squash tastes like sweet potato a little, or maybe pumpkin.
Serve with butter an salt.
A favorite of mine since I was a kid.
plimit56
10-09-2015, 02:36 PM
I cut them in half clean out the seeds, spread butter on the inside and sprinkle brown sugar on the butter. Place in cut side up in microwave safe dish with sides and cover and cook for 10 minutes. Best ever!!!!
jnieman
10-09-2015, 03:49 PM
I love the crock pot idea. I have always used the microwave. Love it with brown sugar and butter. My mom used to make in in a skillet on the stove. She would cut it up in small pieces, sprinkle it with white sugar, a little water and let it steam, once it is done take the lid off and brown it. Maybe add a little more sugar. So good with butter.
Jima64
10-09-2015, 07:56 PM
Could they be smashed up like sweet potatoes as a change from regular mashed potatoes?
tomwed
10-09-2015, 08:05 PM
Could they be smashed up like sweet potatoes as a change from regular mashed potatoes?
They could. Add a little milk and butter.
CFrance
10-09-2015, 09:35 PM
Great veggie. And it's my dogs favorite vegetable as well
Our dog's go-to when we run out of pumpkin.
Jima64
10-10-2015, 08:32 AM
Our dog's go-to when we run out of pumpkin.
We also give our dogs pieces of carrot to eat per our vets suggestion.
CFrance
10-10-2015, 10:37 AM
Fiber is your dog's (and ultimately your) friend!
Oops, off topic. Carry on.
golfing eagles
10-10-2015, 11:40 AM
Fiber is your dog's (and ultimately your) friend!
Oops, off topic. Carry on.
Seriously??? The off topic posts are frequently the best part of TOTV.
But I guess this post is off topic as well :1rotfl:
Whatever
10-10-2015, 01:06 PM
Cut in half, scoop out seeds, stack the halves in a crock-pot with a little water. Other recipes include maple syrup or brown sugar but I think it's sweet already. Acorn squash tastes like sweet potato a little, or maybe pumpkin.
Serve with butter an salt.
Cut in half or quarters, remove seeds and excess fibrous strands with a spoon, add sugar substitute to taste, add cinnamon to taste, and a touch of nutmeg. Wrap in saran wrap and cook in microwave. When cooked (soft), add butter while still warm and enjoy.
In place of a sugar substitute, add honey just before serving.
CFrance
10-10-2015, 08:20 PM
Seriously??? The off topic posts are frequently the best part of TOTV.
But I guess this post is off topic as well :1rotfl:
I just hope nobody asks why...
Patty55
10-10-2015, 08:25 PM
After you scoop out the seeds fill it with broccoli rabe (cooked), cover it in tin foil then throw it in the broiler.
tomwed
10-10-2015, 09:53 PM
After you scoop out the seeds fill it with broccoli rabe (cooked), cover it in tin foil then throw it in the broiler.
I got all mixed up with the suggestions and after I wrapped it in aluminum foil I threw it in the microwave. I'm pretty sure I can put out the fire just as soon as I check out the post on the mo fo snakes in the mo fo repossessed plane.
Erika
10-10-2015, 10:24 PM
I cut them in half clean out the seeds, spread butter on the inside and sprinkle brown sugar on the butter. Place in cut side up in microwave safe dish with sides and cover and cook for 10 minutes. Best ever!!!!
Sounds yummy! Will make some tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe.
Dafoe
10-12-2015, 07:02 AM
I top mine with chopped up walnuts and craisins.
Pointer
10-12-2015, 08:17 AM
For anyone who can't cut them open I've discovered that you can cook them whole. I place any squash in an oven safe dish add about two inches of water and bake at 350, for about half hour - forty mins, (depending on size of squash), turning once halfway through. You can tell when it's tender by touch or tapping with a spoon. I can then cut it open very easily and scoop out the seeds and then the pulp. Usually doesn't need anything but you can add butter or whatever.
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