Squash recipes

[hedgehog]

Have you tried a julienne peeler for zucchini?  It is just like a regular peeler, but has little sharp lines on the blade.  It makes thin little ribbons, but with the same motion as peeling.  And straight, not spiral.  I love mine. 

[PurpleCat]

Yesterday I was standing in Bed Bath and Beyond looking at the hand held spiral cutter and it's more expensive counter model with a crank handle and thought - since I love spaghetti squash I might like this.  And then I thought, that's a lot of work.  Spaghetti squash, cut in half, scoop seeds, and bake.  That does not take me long and I don't have to babysit it while it bakes.  So I didn't buy it.

Timely comments, so glad I did not.

[hezzier]

I do have a julienne peeler so I can try that next time.

[Macabre]

I've nuked spaghetti squash successfully a number of times.  Upside down in with a little water. 

[becca]

I pierce my spaghetti squash with a knife in a few spots and nuke it whole.  But I don't have an exact time.  Maybe 6 minutes or so.  When it begins to feel soft, I let it rest and then cut it and pull the stings when I can handle it. 

[becca]

The spiral cutter is fun, but definitely a limited gadget.  I also do potatoes for the kids and they LOVE them.  Spirals and tossed with a touch of EVOO and seasoned salt, and in the oven until browned and crispy.  I toss a time or two during the baking.  Maybe did a carrot or two before, but they need to be very large.  Could do large beets on it too. 

[ajasfolks2]

Have been enjoying fried zucchini the past couple weeks.

IN case no recipe  / cooking instructions for this previously in this thread:

Buy LARGE zucchini (3" diameter or larger -- might have to get at farmer's market if don't grow yourself)

Cut slices about 3/4" thick.

In one pan:
A large scoop of plain bread crumbs (maybe 3/4 c)
a couple tbsp of cornmeal
a tbsp grated parmesan
parsley, other herbs as you like,
s&p

In other pan:
2 eggs, beaten
a little water to thin
s&p

Heat nonstick skillet to med-high.  Add some oil and 1/2 Tbsp butter . . . don't burn the butter.

Dip the squash in egg mix and then into the crumb mix, coating both sides.

Fry until golden on 1 side, flip, fry until golden on other.  Should be crisp tender . . .


Eat while hot.  Yum!

[Macabre]

Oh wow. The best way to cook spaghetti squash I bet!

http://empoweredsustenance.com/bake-spaghetti-squash/

[Macabre]

Also putting this here:

http://www.skinnytaste.com/spaghetti-squash-enchilada-bowls/

[GoingNuts]

Wowza - that looks really good. 

I made some squash/vegetable soup this afternoon (clean-out-the-fridge type of soup, no particular recipe) and am currently making butternut squash macaroni and cheese.  Yeah, I do love squash!

[nameless]

Oh wow. The best way to cook spaghetti squash I bet!

http://empoweredsustenance.com/bake-spaghetti-squash/

where did you get THAT idea, Mac?

  kidding

[Macabre]

Lol. I actually meant to give you attribution but then posted after a while and lost track.

But I am really grateful. I do it in the microwave upside down and in a bit of water and it becomes too watery. Can't wait to try this!

[becca]

I always do mine in the microwave...whole, pierced in a few places.  I will have to try this way you two have shared. 

I am going to try my Instant Pot as well.  It is supposed to do it well too. 

[becca]

Putting here to save:  I would use soy sauce and regular sugar or raw sugar, and add green onions. 

http://littlebitsof.com/2014/10/spaghetti-squash-chow-mein/

[nameless]

Lol. I actually meant to give you attribution but then posted after a while and lost track.

But I am really grateful. I do it in the microwave upside down and in a bit of water and it becomes too watery. Can't wait to try this!

Baking it always makes it drier and less wet (which I prefer)