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| I poke a hole in it then cook in the microwave until soft. We love it and eat it every week!
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AZUCARMORENO
1/2/08 5:28 P
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I'm glad you liked it Angela!! I also like pumpkin spice so I can see why it also worked. I'll try it with that next time.
I am getting some great ideas here from everyone! I did not know butternut squash is good for your lungs either!
Esther.
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WILDFLOWER07
12/16/07 6:01 A
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| I used to smoke and did a great deal of damage to my lungs, A dr told me butternut squash is very healthy for your lungs and could help me repair some of the damage and help reduce my odds of getting lung cancer. I cut it in half with a sharp knife, scoop out out the seeds, cover with alumminum foil, bake at 350 for about an hour, more or less depends on the size. It gets really soft, then I scoop it out with an ice cream scooper. I mix it with a mixer with splenda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, you may also use allspice or pumpkin spice. Then I put it in the fridge or freezer. If I put it in the freezer I don't let it stay in there long because it gets to solid and you can't eat it right away. It is very similar to pumpkin pie like this.
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CHERYLHURT
12/9/07 7:40 P
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| I cut a slip in a whole butternut squash and microwave it until it is soft. Then I peel, remove seeds and mash. We eat it often and love it! It is also wonderful pureed in a skim milk based soup with some onions and chopped carrots.
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http://greenlitebites.com/
This site has a video on how to cut butternut squash and there is a recipe on there too. I love butternut squash.
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WIGGLEMETHIN
12/7/07 12:49 P
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AZUCARMORENO,. i tried this last night and it was soooooo good, it taste almost like sweet potatoes,
i didn't have any all spice but did have pumpkin spice and it was good...i will make this again...
mmmmmmmmmm thanks for shareing it with us...
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AZUCARMORENO
12/7/07 9:05 A
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I don't measure anything, I just eyeball it, but for a whole butternut squash I would use about a cup of brown sugar and just enough butter or country crock spread to coat the squash without making it too greasy.
The spices depend on how much you like each. I like all spice better than cinammon so I put more of that (I'd say about a tsp of each may work then you can decide if you like more or less...)
It is very easy to do and tastes great!! I hope you like it.
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WIGGLEMETHIN
12/5/07 12:46 P
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| AZUCARMORENO, that sounds yummy, i'm gonna try it,,,,how much of each item do you use??
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AZUCARMORENO
12/5/07 12:30 P
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| That sounds really good. I tried this recipe I saw on food network TV where they cubed the butternut squash and then sprinkled it with brown sugar, cinammon, a bit of all spice and butter and bake it. It is absolutely delicious. I substitute the butter for Country Crock Light Spread and it tastes really good.
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| recently I have been buying squash at a local open market. I usually peel them first and then cut them in half. I use a spoon and some muscles to get the seeds out. Then I cut it into pieces and put in hot water. Then when they are soft I put them in a bowl and use my hand electric mixer. I add a bit of margerine and lots of cinnamon. It is AMAZING!
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WIGGLEMETHIN
11/29/07 5:33 P
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| that sounds good..i'll have to try that one day..
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I roast butternut, sweet taters, potatos and onions all together with a little olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano and garlic.
I do not peel the butternut. I cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, then just slice it up about 1/2 inch slices or a little thinner. I do the same for the sweet taters and potatos, just they are a little thicker, the onions I wedge. Good with cauliflower thrown in there too
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WIGGLEMETHIN
11/29/07 1:12 P
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| all this talking about these fries made me want some, so went i went to the store last night i got one to fix for tonight
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CANDYMAX68
11/29/07 10:05 A
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| I have heard of cooking it like an acorn squash, in the oven and scooping out the "meat", but not making fries! It sounds really good and I loooove butternut squash. Everyone is right,it is hard to peel, but you do have to get the tough skin off.
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WIGGLEMETHIN
11/28/07 2:34 P
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the butternut squash fries she is asking about is one of my recipes,,,
the squash is hard to peel , i use a potato peeler also..i have never heard of poking holes in it and putting it in the mico. for a few mins. maybe i'll try that next time i make them...
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JENNIFER322
11/24/07 12:30 P
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TRUDYHENNIGAR
11/23/07 7:17 A
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| I've never made squash fries, but if they are like sweet potato fries they just need to be peeled and then baked in the oven. I use a little olive oil on the sweet potato fries, and they are better cut a little bigger than regular size french fries. A nice dip made with non-fat mayo and curry is better on these than ketchup or other condiments.
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JENNIFER322
11/22/07 8:35 P
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| I like butternut squash as well. How do you make the fries?
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I love butternut squash. It's actually easier to peel if you poke a couple of holes in it and microwave for a couple of minutes.
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MADELINE23
11/21/07 2:13 P
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It takes patience to peel a butternut squash ! I usually slice it in half lengthwise, the takes strength, patience and a BIG sharp knife.Scoop out the seed and use a potato peeler for the skin.
Not sure how to make fries....do you?? Do you bake them ?
Madeline :)
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STELLAMARIE17
11/21/07 1:54 P
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I feel foolish asking this. How do you peel butternut squash? I want to try to make the Butternut Squash fries. It sounds yummy!
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