Side-Note On Squash « Health, Happiness, and Hope

Side-Note On Squash

I just wanted to add to my previous post that I tried a NEW method for roasting my Sweet Dumpling Squash tonight. Normally, I put the squash face-DOWN on the pan to roast, but tonight I tried putting it face-UP. This yielded MUCH better results and I would 100 percent recommend it.

So, here’s the new directions…

Cut the squash in half
Deseed/scoop out the insides
Spray a pan with organic PAM
Using your fingers, LIGHTLY coat the top of your squash with organic PAM
Set the squash Face-UP on the pan
Bake for 35 minutes at 400*

Top with any or all of the following:

cinnamon (favorite!)
ginger (favorite!)
nutmeg
agave nectar
nut butter

The delicious results:

ENJOY!

Heather

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Yum!

Comment by Meredith — November 10, 2009 #

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ahh thanks for the advice! i always back squash down too!

Comment by kbwood — November 10, 2009 #

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I always put it face up. But it takes such a long time…
microwave cookes it in less then 10 min and it gets perfect for making puree

Comment by Marina — November 11, 2009 #

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That looks good – I am going to try roasting my first squash on Sunday night, thanks for the tutorial!

Comment by Laura @ Backstage Pass — November 11, 2009 #

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I always put mine downward too, need to try the other way now!

Comment by leianna — November 11, 2009 #

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I always roast up and get pretty darn good results so I Was shocked when you were a previous downward roaster. Glad to hear you’ve come to the other side

Comment by Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) — November 11, 2009 #

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i tired that before and you are right, somehow the flavor is much more intense that way. maybe its due to the browning of the squash.
thanks for sharing love
xoxo

Comment by crazylittlethingneela — November 11, 2009 #

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Thanks for the tip!! I usually put it face down as well!

Comment by april — November 11, 2009 #

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I’ve never tried roasting it face up! Thanks for the tip:)

Comment by Paige @ Running Around Normal — November 11, 2009 #

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I always put it (up) in the oven. Will try this too!

xxx Julia (Taste of Living)

Comment by julia — November 11, 2009 #

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and I thought your first method sounded good! yummm

Comment by Jenny — November 11, 2009 #

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I usually cut it up into fries, but this sounds like a much easier (and still yummy) way to eat it! Thanks for the tip

Comment by Maria — November 11, 2009 #

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YES! There’s a squash a home that’s been staring at me for 4 days like: “Umm, when are you going to cook me?”

Mr. Squash will be pleased.

Comment by Yum Yucky — November 11, 2009 #

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Nut butter would go perfect with this! Sweet and gooey!

Comment by Jen (Running With Cake) — November 11, 2009 #

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I must have eaten about 20 squashes this fall so far, but I am yet to adorn it with your toppings! I am making it a priority, because, quite frankly, it looks to good to miss.

oh, only a food blogger would find beauty in a sea of cinnamon… it’s the best!

Comment by merittothecarrot — November 11, 2009 #

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Gahh i have GOT to try that! I bet it’d be good with ketchup too!?

Comment by Jessica (jesslikesithot) — November 11, 2009 #

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