Bergies Acorn Squash Blintzes Food

BALSAMIC ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Halve, seed and thinly slice 1 large acorn squash; toss with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. Divide between 2 baking sheets and roast at 425 degrees F until browned and tender, about 20 minutes. Drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar and top with chopped toasted almonds and grated ricotta salata.

AIR FRYER ACORN SQUASH WITH BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 400 degrees F. Toss the squash, olive oil, red pepper flakes and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until evenly combined. Transfer to the air-fryer basket and air-fry, flipping the squash halfway through, until tender, golden brown and crisp at the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter smells nutty and the milk solids turn golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Immediately remove the pan from the heat, then stir in the sage, pecans and a pinch of salt.
• Place the squash on a serving platter and sprinkle with the Parmesan to warm and melt slightly. Spoon the brown butter mixture over the top.

PERFECT ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
• To prepare the squash, use a sharp chef's knife to slice through it from the tip to the stem. I find it easiest to pierce the squash in the center along a depression line, then cut through the tip, and finish by slicing through the top portion just next to the stem. Use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy bits inside, and discard those pieces.
• Place the squash halves cut side up on the parchment-lined pan. Drizzle the olive oil over the squash, and sprinkle with the salt. Rub the oil into the cut sides of the squash, then turn them over so the cut sides are against the pan.
• Bake until the squash flesh is very easily pierced through by a fork, about 30 to 45 minutes depending on the size of your squash. Add any desired toppings, and serve warm.

ACORN SQUASH WITH BABY BITTER GREENS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Scrub the acorn squash. Slice it crosswise into 1/2-inch rings. Remove and discard the pulp and seeds. Combine the squash rings with 1/4 cup of the oil, the pimenton and some salt and pepper in a large bowl and toss to coat. Spread the squash on a baking sheet and roast until tender, 20 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, shallot, mustard and sugar in a small bowl. Add the remaining 1/4 cup oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Toss the greens and cheese with half of the dressing in a large salad bowl. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Arrange the squash rings over the top and drizzle with the remaining dressing. Scatter the Sweet and Salty Pepitas over the squash and serve.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly oil the foil.
• Melt the butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the pepitas, toss to coat in the butter and then add the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves and 1 teaspoon salt. Spread the pepitas on the prepared baking sheet in 1 layer and bake, stirring once or twice, until golden brown all over, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely. Yield: 2 1/2 cups

BERGIE'S ACORN SQUASH BLINTZES

Steps:

• Bake whole squash in 350F degrees degree oven for about 1 1/4 hrs (Until the squash is very soft).
• Cool.
• Then peel, cut and discard seeds.
• Puree Squash with 4 1/2 Tbsp of butter until very smooth.
• Transfer to a bowl, stir in salt, nutmeg and pepper.
• Arrange crepes (recipe follows) on a work surface cooked side down Spoon 1/4 cup of squash into the center of each crepe Fold bottom and top flaps in, then fold in sides to form a 2 1/4" package.
• Melt 1 Tbsp of butter in a heavy skillet over Med heat Brown both sides, turning once.
• Continue adding a Tbsp of butter for each batch until all are browned.
• Place seam side down in a large baking dish.
• (can be prepared 3 days ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temp before continuing with the recipe).
• Position rack in center of a 400F degrees degree oven.
• Melt remaining butter and brush over crepes.
• Sprinkle with Salt and Pepper.
• Bake uncovered, until puffy (about 20 minutes).
• Top each crepe with Sour cream and chives and serve immediately.
• Instructions for crepes: Mix flour, eggs, water and milk, 2 Tbsp butter and salt in your blender and process until smooth (Batter should have the consistency of whipped cream. If it is too thick, thin with additional water).
• Heat 6" crepe pan, brush lightly with butter.
• Use about 2 Tbsp of Batter for each crepe.
• Cook crepe until batter is set and edges are golden.
• Do not cook second side.
• Can be prepared ahead.
• Stack between sheets of baking paper and wrap in Plastic and refrigerate.
• These freeze well for up to a month.