Tag: Butternut Squash

TO STORE: Store leftovers in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days. TO REHEAT: Reheat gently over low heat in a skillet on the stovetop, in the oven at 350 degrees F, or in the microwave until warmed through. Can I roast squash the day before? You can peel and […]

If you encounter some resistance, you can tap downward on either end of your knife blade with a rubber mallet to slowly move it along. If you’ve pre-microwaved your squash, the slicing should be easier. Once you’ve sliced the squash in half, scoop out the seeds with a metal spoon. Reserve them for roasting, if […]

How To Cut Butternut Squash – in 5 Easy Steps Cut the bulb off. If you haven’t already done this before peeling, lay the squash on its side on top of your cutting board and cut the bulb off. Slice the bulb and neck in half. Scoop out the seeds. Cut the squash into strips. […]

A Sharp’s Chef Knife Is Easier than a Peeler for Hard Squash Instead of trying to peel it like a potato, think of squash like a melon: When you cut up a honeydew or watermelon for a salad, you start by cutting it into to smaller sections, and then use a sharp chef’s knife to […]

This is usually a direct result of an incorrect water balance in the plant, most often because the soil was allowed to dry out between irrigations and the plant wilted. Plant roots absorb calcium molecules surrounded by water and the plant moves the calcium to where it is needed within growing tissue. What makes squash […]

Butternut squash can be rather daunting to prep. They’re round, hard, thick, and dense. But with a few easy steps you can very quickly peel and chop your butternut squash without too much difficulty. First you need to have a large sharp knife. How do you make butternut squash easier to cut? Start by making […]

Butternut Squash Ravioli With Viognier If you’re completely tired of Chardonnay but still want a squash and wine pairing, hit the Viognier. It’s not as popular as a classic Chardonnay, but its creamy texture, high fruit flavors, and medium body make it a natural fit for squash stuffed into ravioli. What type of wine goes […]

Delicious Toppings for Butternut Squash Soup What is this? You can also swirl a drizzle of heavy cream into the soup for a full-bodied, extra creamy flavor. Other delicious toppings you might want to add are sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, or croutons. What can I add to store bought butternut squash soup? Classic garnishes for […]

You can tell if a cut, cubed or sliced raw butternut squash is bad if the liquid that has run off the squash is slimy and stinky, and the flesh has degraded and smells bad. If mold has appeared on the skin or flesh, it is bad. How long does pre cut butternut squash last? […]

Butternut squash is very nutritious. The flesh is full of vitamins A and C, and it has a naturally sweet flavor that really emerges when roasted. The seeds are packed with protein and heart-healthy fats. Can you eat butternut squash guts? Yes, all squash seeds are edible and have nutritional value. You can eat the […]

Butternut squash is relatively easy to grow. Its growing season begins during summer for harvest in autumn. This means that the soil should be well warmed by the sun, approximately 60-65 degrees Fahrenheit (15-18 C) at a 4-inch depth. How long does it take to grow butternut squash? about 110 daysButternut squash has a long […]

Harvest all mature pumpkins and winter squash before a hard freeze. A light frost will destroy the vines but should not harm the fruit. However, a hard freeze may damage the fruit. Can butternut squash handle a frost? On lighter skinned fruit, like butternut, it may be a white patch. Most winter squash have pretty […]

Butternut squash seeds will only germinate in warm soil, so it’s best to plant through summer. The butternut growing season is approximately 110-120 days for fruit maturation. Thus, if your season is a bit short, you can start the seeds indoors and direct them outside once the weather warms up. How late can you plant […]

Powdered butternut squash can be used in many different applications. Butternut squash powder is wonderful in pastries, icing, mousse, beverages, baked goods, and more. Use butternut squash powder to turn an ordinary creation into something with personality. What is squash powder? Dried Calabaza powder is made from raw Cucurbita moschata (calabaza squash). It makes adding […]

One is Aster yellows phytoplasma, a bacterial disease that first causes the foliage to turn yellow and distorted in shape, then results in misshapen flowers and eventually fruits that are small and pale. Leafhoppers transmit this disease, which can quickly decimate cucurbits, not just butternut squash. Why is my squash turning yellow and falling off? […]

Store the butternut squash in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Dehydrated butternut squash will last up to two years. Can butternut squash dry out? Out of season, dehydrating butternut squash that’s frozen works, too. All you have to do is steam it for eight minutes first. Use dehydrated butternut squash cubes in […]

10 to 14 days. Curing is simply storing winter squash at a warm temperature with good air circulation for a period of time, usually 10 to 14 days. Do you need to cure butternut squash before eating? Technically, you don’t have to cure winter squash. You can pick immature winter squash at any stage of […]

Butternut squash has a soft orange inside with a mild taste that can be prepared in both sweet and savory ways. They generally last about one month after they are harvested. To ensure you don’t consume a squash that is ready to rot, you can examine some key visual signs that indicate its freshness. What […]

The leaves from squash and pumpkin plants are not only edible, but they are absolutely delicious and highly nutritious. Are squash leaves safe to eat? You Can Eat Squash Leaves and Pumpkin Leaves Squash leaves, or pumpkin leaves, are a nutritional powerhouse, containing not only typical leafy green benefits like vitamins A, B, and C, […]

Like any leafy green vegetable, you can stir-fry, steam or stew them. In my kitchen, I either blanch them in salted coconut milk or saute them with butter, then add water and chicken stock and cook them down until the leaves are softened but not mushy, about 5 minutes. Can you eat butternut squash leaves? […]