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[coraa]

I have a pumpkin, a butternut squash, and two celebration squash (similar in flavor to acorn squash, a little bit smoother- and harder-fleshed). I ought to do something with them.

I have already made squash soup and pumpkin chili, and have them in the freezer for later, so would prefer not to repeat. (Although if you have a squash-based soup that's different than the usual "mildly spiced, mildly creamy pureed soup" type, that would be welcome.)

What do you like to do with winter squash?

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[rosa-g.livejournal.com]

I really like butternut squash au gratin.

I cook up some onions, garlic and zucchini in a little olive oil. Add in some cayenne pepper and some paprika. Add tomatoes (I'm sometimes lazy and use those in a can, but peeled and seeded tomatoes are best). While this mixture is cooking on medium heat (with some spices.. usually some thyme, a bay leaf or two and some white wine), I peel and chop up the squash, and fry it in a little olive oil until it's just tender. I put all this in a baking dish, layering it a bit like a lasagna, and add a bit of gruyere cheese (you could probably use any melting cheese... but I just <3 gruyere), and pop it in the oven. 15 minutes later you have yummy butternut squash au gratin, lasagna style!