12 crunchy squash Recipes

acorn squash, halved and seeded, butter, softened, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, chopped pecans, eggs, white sugar, half-and-half, vanilla extract, salt

rice krispies, crushed, oregano, basil, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, parmesan cheese (light or regular), mayonnaise (light or regular), raw vegetables (broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, mushrooms, green and red pepper, yellow squash, zucchini, pick what)

extra-virgin 0live oil, fine dried bread crumbs, grated imported parmesan cheese, dried rosemary, crumbled, dashed cayenne pepper, salt, freshly ground black pepper, egg, green or golden zucchini squash

yellow squash, cleaned, boiled, and mashed, onion, finely chopped, chopped fresh parsley, egg, beaten, milk, curd cottage cheese, sugar, salt, pepper, chopped pecans

lime juice, hot chili-sesame oil, sugar, zucchini , cut into thin strips, carrot , cut into thin strips, yellow squash , cut into thin strips, freshly ground pepper

onions, chopped finely (or 1 large), butternut squash, peeled , deseeded and cut into cubes, carrots, peeled and cut into pieces, garlic cloves, minced, red chili peppers , deseeded and chopped very finely (not super-hot ones, which would overwhelm the soup, you want just the hint of heat), vegetable oil, cumin, curry powder, salt, ground pepper, stock (bouillon cubes or powder is fine), crunchy peanut butter, lime , juice of, mixed seeds, 1 handful (i used pumpkin, sunflower and sesame), coriander, 1 handful, chopped, yoghurt (preferably full fat strained greek, or use soya for vegans)

crunchy peanut butter, tomato paste, lime , zest and juice, thai fish sauce (nam pla), soy sauce, cilantro, red chili peppers , deseeded and finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, ginger, finely chopped, vegetable oil, red onions, cut into thin wedges, carrots, halved and cut into 1/2in slices, butternut squash , deseeded and roughly sliced, coconut milk, peanuts , roasted and chopped, fresh spinach

a is for vitamin a. we all know that vitamin found in carrots, but it s also found in green vegetables like asparagus and artichokes, asparagus , cut into 1 inch pieces, artichoke bottoms (hearts) cut into quarters, b is for broccoli. former president bush was famous for not enjoying broccoli, but his wife barbara loved it, and she was dedicated to the cause of reading, all across this country. i hope you ll join me in thanking barbara bush for all of her work with literacy., heads of broccoli (and their trimmed stalks ) cut into pieces, is for carrots , yummy! i love carrots; they re sweet, crunchy and good for the eyes, teeth and bones., carrots, peeled and cut into pieces, d is for daikon , a vegetable used a lot in asian cuisine. it adds a wonderful flavor to soup., daikon, peeled and cut into pieces, is for lemongrass , which is used a lot in asia. if you can tsp find it, you can substitute a little lemon juice, or a little of its peel., minced lemongrass or 1/2 tsp yellow lemon peel, grated, m is for maize, the native american word for corn, kernels of 3 ears of corn, n is for nutmeg, a wonderful spice that smells good too, nutmeg, o is for onion. my favorites are the big white ones, the sweet yellow ones, and the spring green ones, white onion, peeled and diced, yellow onion, peeled and diced, green onions, diced, v is for vegetable; the vegetable of your choice that isn tsp in the pot yet (maybe cabbage, squash, bell pepper, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, garlic cloves, anything you can think of!), v is also for victory. while i stir this soup, i thank god for my victory over illiteracy. not only can i read wonderful recipes, i can write them too, for you to read and to enjoy preparing, w is for water, which won tsp be necessary if you cover the pot while the soup is simmering (this may be a good moment for you parents to explain to your kids how liquid evaporates, or rises in the form of steam)., if your pot is uncovered , add 1/4 cup water, if you plan to use a lid, you can chop some watercress or water chestnuts, to make sure that there is a w in the soup.

butter or good-quality margarine, divided in two, crushed crunchy stuff, your choice , for topping. (i use pepperidge farm herb stuffing mix, squashed with the back of a spoon, but you could use croutons, potato chips, cracker crumbs or italian breadcrumbs if you want. hell, try rice krispies. matzoh farfel cheerios knock yourself out!), sliced yellow onion, sliced unpeeled potatoes (yukon golds are the best), salt, flour, pepper and paprika or turmeric (or to taste), lowfat soymilk or skim regular milk, el cheapo margarine for casserole rub (or use veggie spray)

garlic cloves, smooth applesauce, crunchy peanut butter, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce (depending on personal taste), pepper, mixed vegetables (ie baby potatoes, beans, snow peas, carrot, onion, yellow squash, pumpkin)