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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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[linley.livejournal.com]

I like to do just the squash and onions part of this recipe as a side dish: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/farro-and-roasted-butternut-squash-recipe.html. I actually do a lot of roasted veggies during colder months, throwing together whatever mix of squash, carrots, parsnips, potatoes, sweet potatoes, turnips, or other root veggies I have on hand.

A friend and I recently did a squash and turnip gratin. We layered thin slices of turnip and butternut squash in a dish with grated cheese and chopped onion, poured on some milk, and baked until everything was tender. I think that making an actual cheese sauce would have been better, but it was still delicious.

Butternut squash also makes amazing risotto. Cook Arborio rice with onions and garlic and broth as is typical for risotto, then add mashed roasted squash at the end along with some butter and fresh sage. Amazing, I tell you.

Squash and white bean stew: Saute one onion and several cloves garlic in olive oil in a dutch oven or large pot. Add 2 cans cannellini beans, 1.5 lbs squash cut in 1-inch dice, 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, 1 parmesan cheese rind, and 3 cups water. Let simmer until squash is tender and stew thickens, about 15 min. In the meantime, stir together one minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp minced rosemary, 1 tbsp olive oil, and salt in a small bowl. Before serving the stew, discard the parmesan rind and swirl in the rosemary mixture. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

Evidently I am into winter squash. Please tell me about pumpkin chili.