Squish Squash Food

SQUISH SQUASH

Steps:

• Peel squash, yams and potatoes and cut into 1 inch chunks. You should have about 4 cups total cut veggies. In a large stock pot, melt butter and saute the chopped onions until tender. Add the cut squash, yams and potatoes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Cover and turn down to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Stir occasionally. If you notice that the broth is evaporating quickly, please add a little more. You don't need a covered boil, but you do want enough liquid to coat the bottom of the pot to prevent burning/sticking. Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to combine the veggies until smooth. Add the sour cream, pepper, salt and bouillon. Blend thoroughly. The texture should be like mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the quartered squash onto a half sheet pan, brush the flesh of the squash with a little butter and season with 1 tablespoon of the salt and 1 teaspoon of the white pepper. Place in the oven and roast for 30 to 35 minutes or until the flesh is soft and tender.
• Scoop the flesh from the skin into a 6-quart pot. Add the broth, honey and ginger. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Using a stick blender, puree the mixture until smooth*. Stir in the heavy cream and return to a low simmer. Season with the remaining salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
• *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.

SQUISH'S SQUASH -BUTTERY YELLOW SQUASH WITH CUMIN

Steps:

• Thinly slice the squash,about 1/4 inch thick,cutting the larger rounds in half.dice onions.
• Heat a medium skillet on medium -high,add cumin seeds and stir constantly until they start to brown a bit ,and maybe 'pop'.this takes less than a minute -don't walk away!
• Immediately add butter and onions,turn down heat to medium,,and let onions brown a bit just for a minute or two.
• Add squash,salt and pepper.cover and cook,stirring when necessary,until done to taste.I cook mine for about 6 minutes,but you may want to cook them for about 10 minutes if you like very soft squash.