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Winter Squash Crostini

Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini

Winter Squash Crostini

Winter Squash Crostini

Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into small uniform cubes (can substitute other winter squash as desired). 1 medium onion, sliced thin 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 leaves chopped fresh sage or thyme salt and freshly ground black pepper Fresh ricotta cheese (can substitute fresh mozzarella or cranberry… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini

Alstede Fresh Winter Squash Crostini Ingredients: 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into small uniform cubes (can substitute other winter squash as desired). 1 medium onion, sliced thin 1-2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 leaves chopped fresh sage or thyme salt and freshly ground black pepper Fresh ricotta cheese (can substitute fresh mozzarella or cranberry… Read More »

Roasted Winter Squash Soup

Alstede Fresh Roasted Squash Soup

Roasted Winter Squash Soup

Roasted Winter Squash Soup

1 medium butternut or acorn squash washed (cut in half from stem to base) 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tsp butter 1/2 medium onion, chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced 3 carrots, diced 1/2 tsp coriander 1 tsp curry Up to 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 3-4 cup vegetable stock 2-3 Tbs. cream or sour cream… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Roasted Squash Soup

1 medium butternut or acorn squash washed (cut in half from stem to base) 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tsp butter 1/2 medium onion, chopped 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced 3 carrots, diced 1/2 tsp coriander 1 tsp curry Up to 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper 3-4 cup vegetable stock 2-3 Tbs. cream or sour cream… Read More »

Winter Squash and Spinach Ravioli

Winter Squash and Spinach Ravioli

Winter Squash and Spinach Ravioli

Winter Squash and Spinach Ravioli

1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 8 1/2-inch slices of roasted squash, peeled and mashed 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 8 sage leaves 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 16 wonton wrappers Heat… Read More »

1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 8 1/2-inch slices of roasted squash, peeled and mashed 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 8 sage leaves 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 16 wonton wrappers Heat… Read More »

Winter Squash Risotto

Winter Squash Risotto

Winter Squash Risotto

Winter Squash Risotto

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 small acorn or butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced 1/4 inch 2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup white wine 4 cups chicken stock, hot 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for sprinkling In a 12… Read More »

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 small acorn or butternut squash, peeled, seeded and diced 1/4 inch 2 cups Arborio rice 1/2 cup white wine 4 cups chicken stock, hot 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for sprinkling In a 12… Read More »

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

Roasted Winter Squash and Leek Soup

2-3 small winter squash Sweet Dumpling or 1 large butternut 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus a bit more for rubbing on the squash before roasting 3 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced (white part only) (Save the greens for the stock) 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1… Read More »

2-3 small winter squash Sweet Dumpling or 1 large butternut 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus a bit more for rubbing on the squash before roasting 3 medium leeks, cleaned and sliced (white part only) (Save the greens for the stock) 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1… Read More »

Winter Squash Lasagna with Kale, Sage, and Caramelized Onions

Winter Squash Lasagna with Kale, Sage, and Caramelized Onions

Winter Squash Lasagna with Kale, Sage, and Caramelized Onions

Winter Squash Lasagna with Kale, Sage, and Caramelized Onions

Pre-heat your oven to 350 once your sauce, onions, noodles, are prepared For the Béchamel sauce: 2-3 T olive oil 3 T flour 3 c milk 30 or so fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped 1/2 t dried rosemary 2 cloves garlic, minced Warm the oil in a small pan. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk… Read More »

Pre-heat your oven to 350 once your sauce, onions, noodles, are prepared For the Béchamel sauce: 2-3 T olive oil 3 T flour 3 c milk 30 or so fresh sage leaves, roughly chopped 1/2 t dried rosemary 2 cloves garlic, minced Warm the oil in a small pan. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk… Read More »

Roasted Winter Squash Seeds

Roasted Winter Squash Seeds

Roasted Winter Squash Seeds

Roasted Winter Squash Seeds

Yield: 1 cup 1 cup winter squash seeds 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. After removing the seeds from the squash, rinse with water, and remove any strings and bits of squash. Pat dry,… Read More »

Yield: 1 cup 1 cup winter squash seeds 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. After removing the seeds from the squash, rinse with water, and remove any strings and bits of squash. Pat dry,… Read More »

Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

Savory Stuffed Acorn Squash

1 medium to large Acorn Squash Wash the winter squash.  Using a sharp knife, cut in half Scoop the seeds and pulp from the squash and set aside to clean and roast later. Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place the squash upside down in the pan. Bake… Read More »

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1 medium to large Acorn Squash Wash the winter squash.  Using a sharp knife, cut in half Scoop the seeds and pulp from the squash and set aside to clean and roast later. Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and place the squash upside down in the pan. Bake… Read More »

Butternut Squash Chips

Butternut Squash Chips

Butternut Squash Chips

Butternut Squash Chips

Oven Method Skip the expense and grease of deep-fried versions. Baked butternut squash chips are a crunchy, delicious snack that is both savory and naturally sweet. They don’t take long to make in your oven and are much healthier than conventional chips. 1 large butternut squash Optional: 2 teaspoons olive oil (extra virgin) Preheat oven to 400… Read More »

Oven Method Skip the expense and grease of deep-fried versions. Baked butternut squash chips are a crunchy, delicious snack that is both savory and naturally sweet. They don’t take long to make in your oven and are much healthier than conventional chips. 1 large butternut squash Optional: 2 teaspoons olive oil (extra virgin) Preheat oven to 400… Read More »

Sweet Dumpling Squash Stuffed with Lemon-Herb Rice

Sweet Dumpling Squash Stuffed with Lemon-Herb Rice

Sweet Dumpling Squash Stuffed with Lemon-Herb Rice

Sweet Dumpling Squash Stuffed with Lemon-Herb Rice

3 Sweet Dumpling or other small winter squash 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups cooked brown rice 1/4 cup water juice of 1/2 large lemon (such as Meyer) 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/8 cup minced fresh parsley 1/8 cup minced fresh sage 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1/2… Read More »

3 Sweet Dumpling or other small winter squash 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups cooked brown rice 1/4 cup water juice of 1/2 large lemon (such as Meyer) 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/8 cup minced fresh parsley 1/8 cup minced fresh sage 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1/2… Read More »

Apple Butter Baked Acorn Squash

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Apple Butter Baked Acorn Squash

Apple Butter Baked Acorn Squash

Ingredients: 1 acorn squash (or other winter squash) 2 Tbsp apple butter (try Alstede Farms’ brand!) 2 pats of butter pinch of nutmeg Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cut your acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and extra pulp. 2. Place your acorn squash pieces skin side down in a… Read More »

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Ingredients: 1 acorn squash (or other winter squash) 2 Tbsp apple butter (try Alstede Farms’ brand!) 2 pats of butter pinch of nutmeg Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cut your acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and extra pulp. 2. Place your acorn squash pieces skin side down in a… Read More »

Pickled Butternut Squash with Sage and Cardamom

Pickled Butternut Squash with Sage and Cardamom

Pickled Butternut Squash with Sage and Cardamom

Pickled Butternut Squash with Sage and Cardamom

3 pound butternut squash, other winter squash, or pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 5 cups) 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher or other coarse salt 8 whole sage leaves 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds (without pods) lightly crushed 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 2/3 cups cider vinegar 3/4 cup apple juice In a non-reactive… Read More »

3 pound butternut squash, other winter squash, or pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 5 cups) 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher or other coarse salt 8 whole sage leaves 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds (without pods) lightly crushed 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 2/3 cups cider vinegar 3/4 cup apple juice In a non-reactive… Read More »