Acorn squash

leejoyce31

So, I was eating pumpkin until it went out of season. I had a stash left over until last week. I was wondering what I could get to replace it because I just loved the flavor and texture.

Fall 2015 and Spring 2016, I was heavily into butternut squash, but for some reason I don't like it now. Last week, I roasted acorn squash. Voila! I found my pumpkin replacement, and they are not seasonal.

They are very good. So, I will be eating my share of that for the foreseeable future. So excited.

vikinglander

Next season, look for a variety called Fairy Tale pumpkin. I discovered it this year for the first time and it blew my mind.

leejoyce31

vikinglander wrote: »

Next season, look for a variety called Fairy Tale pumpkin. I discovered it this year for the first time and it blew my mind.

I didn't see these in Whole Foods when pumpkin was in season. I only saw the sugar pie pumpkins. I googled this. It looks good though.

sunfastrose

I love acorn squash. I roast it in the oven with some olive oil - delicious.

MelanieCN77

I baked a sliced one in the oven with S&P and some cajun spice on it. BBQ to dip. Really great.

FredKing1

Love this food - very filling and very tasty. I had a habit while growing up of baking in half and filling the cavity with butter and brown sugar - kind of defeats the purpose. How do you serve this food?

CooCooPuff

I just bought another acorn squash this Saturday. I'm very thankful to cooking for introducing me to eating more squashes. My favorite was either butternut or the delicata squash I was only able to find at Trader Joes.

I ate plenty of pumpkins, but didn't make enough savory dishes with them. They made for great desserts!

vikinglander wrote: »

Next season, look for a variety called Fairy Tale pumpkin. I discovered it this year for the first time and it blew my mind.

I saw this squash listed under HEB's products but never saw it.

cmriverside

Kabocha is very good, too.

I love butternut/acorn squash mixed or made into soup.

CooCooPuff

Ive seen kabocha but honestly don't remember where or when. I'll definitely keep my peepers open for it!

lemurcat12

I love acorn squash, and prefer it to butternut, although I like both. Good choice! ;-)

shadowfax_c11

I love all of the squashes. Acorn also makes a very nice soup. I cook it in chicken stock with the peel on and puree the whole thing. Add minced onion, a chopped apple, and sage or curry powder with a dash of red pepper flakes. Sometimes add a cup of milk or cream to the mix but usually not.

ahoy_m8

Acorn is my favorite winter squash. I leave it in the fruit bowl with the other fruits to ripen another week before cooking it. If I can keep my hands off that long.

^^shadowfax, do you scrape the seeds out first or do you puree those in there, too? Do you end up with green bits of skin in your soup?

ClubSilencio

How do they compare in sweetness to butternut squash?

goldthistime

Buttercup squash is the best. Next would be butternut. Then acorn squash. From what I remember. I've thought this way for so long that I haven't purchased an acorn squash for maybe 10 years. You all have inspired me to try one again.