Delicata squash: As Gemma commented, it was wonderful! Cut in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, brush the top with butter and add a couple of small pats to the center, salt very lightly, and roast until fork tender. It cooks faster than acorn or butternut squash (likely because the side walls are thinner), it's softer and less stringy, and it's absolutely delicious.
Of course, Patrick didn't even try it, while Ryan and I both greatly enjoyed it. "Mom, it's squash and you know I don't do that kind of thing." At least that's much more polite than he was as a kid.
Happy Thursday, everyone!
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so glad you enjoyed the squash -- you have nudged me out the door to get some - it's that time of year for sure isn't it? I love to put the oven on and roast something when I feel that first chill. The house is small enough that it almost could keep me away from the thermostat. Note I said almost. Stay warm,
What a delicious and colorful dinner. It sounds great to me.
Patrick sure knows what he likes - at least he tried the blue/purple potatoes. I would have loved the squash and the roasted potatoes. YUM!
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We had a mixture of purple, yellow and orange carrots in the garden this year but I have yet to see purple potatoes!!
Hope all is well. have a good week Diane
purple is my favorite color (and i think it makes certain vegetables taste even better) and delicata is my favorite winter squash! if only they had purple delicatas. :)
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