Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Butternut

I have a really nice butternut squash at home waiting to become a soup or most likely one of the ingredients of the Farro Risotto. Today, I'm inspired by everyone's beautiful pictures {all over the Internet} of pumpkin patches and what you can do with them.


I discovered this fruit {yes it is a fruit!} when I came to the US as a student a few years ago and a friend made this sweet nutty quash ravioli. Immediately, I looked for it at the market and started looking at recipes to play with this newly discovered ingredient.


Besides it's delicious flavor, this squash is a good source of fiber, Vitamin C, magnesium and potassium. It can be used in a variety of dishes from savory to sweet ones as it is quite versatile in flavor and texture.


This is one of the best times to enjoy butternut {or any squash for that matter}, because it is fresh and in season. If you buy it ans it's a little ripe, the more you let it go it becomes sweeter and the orange color gets deeper... YUM!
Have a great day!

19 comments:

  1. I just made butternut squash soup last night! sooo good!

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  2. Mmm, I usually make soup and a sweet pie with butternut squash or pumpkin (same difference, right?) and it's an Autumn favourite of mine :-) xo

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  3. Love butternut squash! I usually make the ravioli with brown butter .. total comfort food!

    xx
    leslie

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  4. I've got a recipe for butternut, carrot and cinnamon soup- sooo good. :)

    -Ashley
    http:/lerougestylo.blog.com

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  5. butternut squash is so deliciously fall. i like it in a stew that my mom makes, but would also like to try it in risotto and in pasta.

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  6. Oh, how I adore roasted butternut squash! Ina Garten has a fabulous squash risotto recipe in case you need one!

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  7. Looks delicious! Will definitely try that xoxo

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  8. We are very fond of butternut here in Safrica and many restaurants serve it creamed as a side. I like using it in cooking but sometimes lack exciting recipes ideas, thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. It is funny, I never realized the butternut squash wasn't something that everyone had everywhere. It does make for some tasty dishes.


    *Erin

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  10. I love squash soups, not the sweet kind but the savory kinds. Perfect for fall!

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  11. yummy making me hungry:)

    http://www.thefashionhive.com

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  12. Pumpkin ravioli is one of my all time favourites! Yum.

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  13. Nice Autumn meals, loved them! are we following each other yet? let me know :-)

    http://hind-toufga.blogspot.com/

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  14. I'm a huge butternut squash convert! Love adding it to my soups and pastas for a yummy autumnal meal! x

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  15. I am a huge fan of pumpkin anyway you want to dish it up but pumpkin soup is my absolute favorite!
    x
    Melissah from Coastal Style

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  16. You know, I've never cooked with butternut squash before and I've really got to give it a go, especially seeing all the pretty pictures on your blog

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  17. love butternut squash and now want to buy one and make all of these!

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  18. Oh I need to get one this week. You made me crave butternut squash soup:) YUM! Kisses, lovely.

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