Winter Squash
@GardenGerty (169479)
United States
December 18, 2019 7:00pm CST
As a kid I would have said "yuck" to most winter squash. So glad that I am a grown up now.
I had an acorn squash waiting to be used. It had cost me 39 cents.
I cut it in half, scooped out the seeds. I asked hubby "sweet or savory"? He said to make it savory.
First I cooked it face down in a glass dish with a little water. Covered it with plastic wrap and cooked it six minutes. Turned it over. Brushed it with a combo of butter and bacon grease. In the cavity I chopped a slice of bacon for each side, then thinly sliced onion on top. Microwaved two minutes. Topped it with a generous scoop from my last cheese ball and microwaved for thirty seconds. It was delicious.
I will be getting more winter squash to have as wonderful healthy sides.
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@BarBaraPrz (51823)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
19 Dec 19
I tried growing acorn squash last year but the squirrels got to them.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
20 Dec 19
@BarBaraPrz Oh, I know. They need to get their own little rakes and shovels and get to work.
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@BarBaraPrz (51823)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
20 Dec 19
@GardenGerty I didn't plant it for them.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
19 Dec 19
winter squashes 're fabulous. i 'dore all 'n that family, the hubs's still a hard sell'n many. we, 's a society, need to get back to eatin' these sorta foods. they store well, reasonably priced - way more so'n other fruits.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
20 Dec 19
I am lucky my hubby will eat a pretty diverse menu.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
20 Dec 19
@GardenGerty this'un 'twas like that, now he'll ask fer one thingy 'n when such's nearly ready fer the table, say he dislikes 't.
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
19 Dec 19
Yes, and it does not make too much.
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@marguicha (230350)
• Chile
19 Dec 19
@GardenGerty We eat a lot of winter squash in my country.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
19 Dec 19
I just cooked two butternut squashes last week and froze them to use later. I love winter squash.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
22 Dec 19
@GardenGerty I think that is what I will do with my frozen squash
@RasmaSandra (98033)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Dec 19
That sounds delicious. I have not had squash of any kind in a long time,
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
19 Dec 19
How did you fix them? What kind do you like?
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@RasmaSandra (98033)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Dec 19
@GardenGerty I like yellow squash and I usually either fry up slices dipped in egg and breadcrumbs and then poured over tomato sauce or roasted in the oven
@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
19 Dec 19
I would try how you made it, I cant cook them to have a taste.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
19 Dec 19
They have very mild flavor. I loved it with bacon and cheese.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
19 Dec 19
Some people have problems with the texture.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17240)
• China
19 Dec 19
Sounds yummy the winter squash is ! We like using them to make squash cakes.
@changjiangzhibin89 (17240)
• China
20 Dec 19
@GardenGerty Blend cooked squash and flour,make cakes, then fry them.
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
19 Dec 19
Yes, it was a great price. I also like it fixed as a sweet.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
19 Dec 19
Thank you for sharing the recipe of that squash dish. I think it is the bacon that would give it the flavor. I may try that after the holiday season.
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@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
19 Dec 19
I know it can be used as a savory. It is interesting how we differ around the world.
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
19 Dec 19
I did not take a picture, but I will find one to add. It is a small squash.
@MommyOfEli2013 (89665)
• Rupert, Idaho
19 Dec 19
That is a great deal....and great you enjoy them now. I am a picky eater so I don't think I would like squash!
@GardenGerty (169479)
• United States
19 Dec 19
I like the things I cook best of all.
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