Puffed Butternut Squash

We're always on the lookout for quick, kid-friendly recipes that whet the grownup appetites as well. Here's one, from the Food Network, for Puffed Butternut Squash. Perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknights. Goes even quicker if you make it using frozen, cubed squash.

Tags: Nutrition, Quick cooking

Comments

[Roger Weeks]

Yesterday in the Santa Rosa Press Democrat they had an article about one-pot cooking, and recommended this book:

The Really, Truly, Honest-to-Goodness One-Pot Cookbook: http://www.amazon.com/Really-Honest-Goodness-One-Pot-Cookbook/dp/0811845001

From the jacket blurb:

"You know those cookbooks that say they're one-pot, but somehow you are left with a pile of dishes? Well, this is the real thing: 65 fabulous recipes that truly need just one pot and only one pot (or skillet, sauté pan, or Dutch oven), start to finish."

I've ordered it, as it seems like there are a lot of good tasting recipes in there, designed for one pot, one pot only.

[Tim]

That sounds delicious! If anyone has tried it, I'd love to hear if it is as good as it sounds.

The puffed description in the title reminded me of one of my daughter's recent favorites: Pirate's Booty and Cannon Balls. We get them at Trader Joe's, but I've started to see them in other grocery stores as well.

[Whitney]

Cubed butternut squash is available in bags at Trader Joes from now through the holidays. I pack the freezer full because you can't find it many places and it saves a lot of time.

[Lisa]

I tried it last night and it is delicious. I roasted my squash in the oven and baked the ramekins in there as well (I am not a huge fan of the microwave). My 18-month-old can't get enough of it but my 3-year-old is still skeptical... It's really good cold too.