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Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Alstede Fresh Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash Butter Olive oil Chopped fresh herbs: basil, oregano, parsley Parmesan Cheese Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise, remove all seeds and place on a parchment lined baking sheet face down. Bake for 45 minutes or until fork tender. Turn the squash and shred some of… Read More »

Alstede Fresh Roasted Spaghetti Squash

Ingredients: 1 medium spaghetti squash Butter Olive oil Chopped fresh herbs: basil, oregano, parsley Parmesan Cheese Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise, remove all seeds and place on a parchment lined baking sheet face down. Bake for 45 minutes or until fork tender. Turn the squash and shred some of… Read More »

All Squashed Up

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All Squashed Up

All Squashed Up

Summer squash are varieties of Cucurbita pepo related to pumpkins, melons and cucumbers. Believed to be native to America’s, summer squash are harvested when immature and the rind is still tender and edible. We farm 4 acres of squash growing six different varieties including; yellow round (AKA 8 ball) green round, yellow straight neck, Cousa,… Read More »

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Summer squash are varieties of Cucurbita pepo related to pumpkins, melons and cucumbers. Believed to be native to America’s, summer squash are harvested when immature and the rind is still tender and edible. We farm 4 acres of squash growing six different varieties including; yellow round (AKA 8 ball) green round, yellow straight neck, Cousa,… Read More »

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 »

Squash those Winter Blues!

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Squash those Winter Blues!

Squash those Winter Blues!

Mother Nature provides for us when we eat with the seasons. Seasonal eating means choosing food that is grown and harvested at a specific season that is in natural rhythm with nature’s cycles. Winter Squash are in season right now on our farm and these nutrient dense vegetables not only provide amazing nourishment, they also… Read More »

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Mother Nature provides for us when we eat with the seasons. Seasonal eating means choosing food that is grown and harvested at a specific season that is in natural rhythm with nature’s cycles. Winter Squash are in season right now on our farm and these nutrient dense vegetables not only provide amazing nourishment, they also… 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 »

Squash-ingly Delicious

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Squash-ingly Delicious

Squash-ingly Delicious

Winter squash is actually a fruit as they contain seeds, however, they are considered a vegetable for culinary and growing purposes. Pumpkin is said to be a kind of squash as they are cucurbits belonging to this climbing plant family which also include; gourds, cucumbers, watermelons & musk melons. There are said to be hundreds… Read More »

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Winter squash is actually a fruit as they contain seeds, however, they are considered a vegetable for culinary and growing purposes. Pumpkin is said to be a kind of squash as they are cucurbits belonging to this climbing plant family which also include; gourds, cucumbers, watermelons & musk melons. There are said to be hundreds… 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 »

Summer Squash Ribbon Skewers

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Summer Squash Ribbon Skewers

Summer Squash Ribbon Skewers

4 metal skewers Prepare scape and herb pesto: set aside 2-3 garlic scapes or garlic cloves 3/4 c basil leaves 1 T fresh oregano 2-3 T olive oil Pulse in a food chopper or processor. Remove the ends of 1 green and 1 yellow squash. Using a French Peeler or a Madeline cut thin ribbons… Read More »

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4 metal skewers Prepare scape and herb pesto: set aside 2-3 garlic scapes or garlic cloves 3/4 c basil leaves 1 T fresh oregano 2-3 T olive oil Pulse in a food chopper or processor. Remove the ends of 1 green and 1 yellow squash. Using a French Peeler or a Madeline cut thin ribbons… Read More »

Squash-ingly Delicious Summer

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Squash-ingly Delicious Summer

Squash-ingly Delicious Summer

Summer Squash is not a vegetable per se, it’s technically referred to by horticulturists and plant scientists as a “pepo” which is a type of hard-walled berry. Cucumbers and watermelon are described as pepo as well. Summer squash is a vining plant that can include so many different types of squash, from yellow squash to… Read More »

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Summer Squash is not a vegetable per se, it’s technically referred to by horticulturists and plant scientists as a “pepo” which is a type of hard-walled berry. Cucumbers and watermelon are described as pepo as well. Summer squash is a vining plant that can include so many different types of squash, from yellow squash to… Read More »

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Squash-ingly Delicious Summer

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Squash-ingly Delicious Summer

Squash-ingly Delicious Summer

Summer Squash is not a vegetable per se, it’s technically referred to by horticulturists and plant scientists as a “pepo” which is a type of hard-walled berry. Cucumbers and watermelon are described as pepo as well. Summer squash is a vining plant that can include so many different types of squash, from yellow squash to… Read More »

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Summer Squash is not a vegetable per se, it’s technically referred to by horticulturists and plant scientists as a “pepo” which is a type of hard-walled berry. Cucumbers and watermelon are described as pepo as well. Summer squash is a vining plant that can include so many different types of squash, from yellow squash to… Read More »

Squash those winter blues

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Squash those winter blues

Squash those winter blues

Acorn squash is in the same species as zucchini and other summer squashes, however, due to it’s hard-to-cut skin, they are usually treated like vegetables in the culinary world.  Here’s a slight curve ball to digest .. squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds and originates from the flowering part of plants. Examples of… Read More »

alstede-fresh-acorn-squash

Acorn squash is in the same species as zucchini and other summer squashes, however, due to it’s hard-to-cut skin, they are usually treated like vegetables in the culinary world.  Here’s a slight curve ball to digest .. squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds and originates from the flowering part of plants. Examples of… Read More »

Squash those Winter Blues

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Eating In Season, Eating In Season

Squash those Winter Blues

Squash those Winter Blues

Acorn squash is in the same species as zucchini and other summer squashes, however, due to it’s hard-to-cut skin, they are usually treated like vegetables in the culinary world.  Here’s a slight curve ball to digest .. squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds and originates from the flowering part of plants. Examples of… Read More »

apple-butter-roasted-acorn-squash

Acorn squash is in the same species as zucchini and other summer squashes, however, due to it’s hard-to-cut skin, they are usually treated like vegetables in the culinary world.  Here’s a slight curve ball to digest .. squash is technically a fruit because it contains seeds and originates from the flowering part of plants. Examples of… Read More »

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