And while the pumpkin deserves to have its moment, the Magic Bullet helps us realize that you can get just as much flavor and seasonal delight out
of other winter squash relatives.
Not exact matches
This Caesar is also easily adaptable to
other seasons — instead
of the peaches and corn, include roasted
squash in the fall /
winter, asparagus / peas in the spring, etc., etc..
Though I won't tell on you if you decide to use some
other winter squash, maybe a nice Red Kabocha Squash or Sweet Dumpling Squash or any of the other great varieties of winter squash out
squash, maybe a nice Red Kabocha
Squash or Sweet Dumpling Squash or any of the other great varieties of winter squash out
Squash or Sweet Dumpling
Squash or any of the other great varieties of winter squash out
Squash or any
of the
other great varieties
of winter squash out
squash out there.
Sub out any
other type
of winter squash but if you do, you might want to remove the peel.
We may not have many chilly days or crimson and gold leafed maples in Southern California, but I can get a taste
of Vermont by placing several large pumpkins by our front door and cooking with pumpkin and
other winter squash.
Seriously, pumpkins «fall» into the autumn /
winter squash category and we grill
other varieties
of squash but don't consider pumpkins.
Like most
other orange
winter squash, pumpkin is full
of lutein and both alpha and beta carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A (over 200 %
of your daily value in just one serving!).
This recipe is part
of the 12 Weeks
of Winter Squash extravaganza, hosted by the fabulous Joanne
of Eats Well with
Others.
Pumpkin, like
other winter squashes, is an excellent source
of vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
Everyone knows about pumpkins, but have you experimented with
other kinds
of winter squash?
I used a little
of both
of these varieties in this soup but you can use these or
other winter squash that you have on hand like «Delicata», «Butternut», «Acorn» or «Hubbard» to name a few.
Some brands are a blend
of pumpkin and
other winter squash such as acorn or butternut
squash mash.
These tips will also work for most
other kinds
of winter squash, like kabocha, acorn, and delicata.
This is the best time
of year to enjoy a variety
of healthful produce such as orange
winter squash, yellow pepper, Brussels sprouts, okra and turnips, among
others.
What I can do, and have started doing as a matter
of routine (and, to be honest, as a matter
of free therapy) every fall, is to collect my weight in pumpkins and
other orange - fleshed
winter squash, poke the bejeezus out
of them with a knife, pack them into a hot oven on sheet pans, and walk away for an hour.
Peas and carrots are a classic, colorful combo, but feel free to substitute
other soft cooked veggies: finely chopped mushrooms or green beans, shredded zucchini or summer
squash, or little cubes
of roasted
winter squash.
Gobble up roasted turkey, herb - crusted prime rib and glazed pit ham, and many
other Thanksgiving favorites, along with an incredible list
of other sumptuous dishes such as saffron rice with shrimp, mussels and clams, Boursin and sundried tomato stuffed salmon,
winter squash ravioli with tarragon - champagne cream.
Shares include summer favorites like heirloom tomatoes, peppers, and carrots; you'll also receive the best
of fall, including parsnips,
winter squashes, onions, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and
other root crops.
In addition to eating vegetables each day, your kids should try to eat a variety
of dark green vegetables (broccoli, greens, spinach, romaine lettuce), orange vegetables (carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato,
winter squash), dry beans and peas, starchy vegetables (corn, green peas, white potatoes), and
other vegetables (cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini) each week.
In social studies, research the history
of yams and
winter squashes in the US and in
other parts
of the world.
You can use the soft flesh
of other hard
winter squashes in your favorite pumpkin recipes, too.
Researchers find BCX — red pigment abundant in sweet red peppers, paprika,
winter and butternut
squash, oranges, and tangerines, among
other foods — appears to counteract nicotine's ability to accelerate the growth
of lung tumors.Photo credit: IngimageXiang - Dong Wang, a cancer researcher at Tufts University, has spent a long time trying to figure out why carotenoids, the main pigments providing colors that range from yellow and pink to deep orange and red in most fruits and vegetables, seem to keep chronic diseases at bay.
When a 2004 study by
other researchers showed that eating foods containing beta - cryptoxanthin (BCX)-- a red pigment abundant in sweet red peppers, paprika,
winter and butternut
squash, oranges, and tangerines, among
other foods — was associated with a lower risk
of lung cancer in people who smoke, he made BCX a focus
of his research.
1 medium pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cubed, yielding about 4 cups (Feel free to use
other types
of winter squash such as butternut, kabocha, or red kuri).
Winter squash seeds are a good source
of magnesium, copper, manganese, potassium and
other nutrients.
Ingredients For every three quarts
of water add: 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, sliced 1 cup
of daikon or white radish root and tops (ideal, but optional) 1 cup
of winter squash cut into large cubes 1 cup
of root vegetables: turnips, parsnips, and rutabagas for sweetness 2 cups
of chopped greens: kale, parsley, beet greens, collard greens, chard, dandelion, cilantro or
other greens 2 celery stalks 1/2 cup
of seaweed: nori, dulse, wakame, kelp, or kombu 1/2 cup
of cabbage 4 1/2 - inch slices
of fresh ginger 2 cloves
of whole garlic (not chopped or crushed) Sea salt, to taste 1 cup fresh or dried shitake or maitake mushrooms Instructions - Add all the ingredients at once and place on a low boil for approximately 60 minutes.
Butternut
squash (and
other yellow - fleshed
winter squash) is also one
of the richest available sources
of plant based anti-inflammatory nutrients such as omega - 3 fatty acids, which are important for a strong immune system.
3 cups
of pumpkin (or
other winter squash), peeled and cut into 1 - inch cubes extra-virgin olive oil fine grain sea salt 12 tiny red onions or shallots, peeled (OR 3 medium red onions peeled and quartered) 2 cups cooked wild rice * 1/3 cup sunflower seeds 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons warm water 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped