Thanks to recent posts by Wayne and Damsel, when I went shopping today I loaded up on squash. I have yellow and zucchini and acorn. The butternut didn't look that great (and they only had a few of them) so I'll grab some of those the next time around. Now all I have to do is figure out how I want to prepare what I do have. I'll probably use some of the crookneck for my squash casserole... wonder if I could do it on the grill in cast iron? I have a deep cast iron "chicken fryer" skillet. I'll have to give that some thought.
Jill -- I used to have a handle on life...but it broke off.
On Sat 20 Aug 2005 05:50:09p, jmcquown wrote in rec.food.cooking:
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Thanks to recent posts by Wayne and Damsel, when I went shopping today I loaded up on squash. I have yellow and zucchini and acorn. The butternut didn't look that great (and they only had a few of them) so I'll grab some of those the next time around. Now all I have to do is figure out how I want to prepare what I do have. I'll probably use some of the crookneck for my squash casserole... wonder if I could do it on the grill in cast iron? I have a deep cast iron "chicken fryer" skillet. I'll have to give that some thought.
Jill
I love yellow summer squash, but detest zucchini. Lukewarm on acorn, but love crookneck. I think the crookneck would be perfect for your casserole!
-- Wayne Boatwright *¿* ____________________________________________
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four, unless there are three other people.
On Sat 20 Aug 2005 05:50:09p, jmcquown wrote in rec.food.cooking:
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Thanks to recent posts by Wayne and Damsel, when I went shopping today I loaded up on squash. I have yellow and zucchini and acorn. The butternut didn't look that great (and they only had a few of them) so I'll grab some of those the next time around. Now all I have to do is figure out how I want to prepare what I do have. I'll probably use some of the crookneck for my squash casserole... wonder if I could do it on the grill in cast iron? I have a deep cast iron "chicken fryer" skillet. I'll have to give that some thought.
Jill
I love yellow summer squash, but detest zucchini. Lukewarm on acorn, but love crookneck. I think the crookneck would be perfect for your casserole!
Oh, I already do use crookneck for the casserole. It's simple as can be, too. Slice the squash (about 2 cups for a small casserole). I steam it for a few minutes and drain it to get rid of some of the excess moisture. Combine in a casserole with 1 c. grated Parm, 1 c. cornbread stuffing crumbs, 1 c. milk, minced onion, 1 Tbs. butter, 2 eggs, salt & pepper. Mix it all together and bake it at 350F for 1 hour until set and golden brown.
Acorn (as we previously discussed) has a different texture from butternut. But I think I like it best when split and grilled.
Oh, I already do use crookneck for the casserole. It's simple as can be, too. Slice the squash (about 2 cups for a small casserole). I steam it for a few minutes and drain it to get rid of some of the excess moisture. Combine in a casserole with 1 c. grated Parm, 1 c. cornbread stuffing crumbs, 1 c. milk, minced onion, 1 Tbs. butter, 2 eggs, salt & pepper. Mix it all together and bake it at 350F for 1 hour until set and golden brown.
When you get bored, try mixing zucchini and crook neck. They blend perfectly. I often do it when steaming.
Oh, I already do use crookneck for the casserole. It's simple as can be, too. Slice the squash (about 2 cups for a small casserole). I steam it for a few minutes and drain it to get rid of some of the excess moisture. Combine in a casserole with 1 c. grated Parm, 1 c. cornbread stuffing crumbs, 1 c. milk, minced onion, 1 Tbs. butter, 2 eggs, salt & pepper. Mix it all together and bake it at 350F for 1 hour until set and golden brown.
When you get bored, try mixing zucchini and crook neck. They blend perfectly. I often do it when steaming.
Oh, yes, it's great that way. I like to sprinkle a little oregano over the steamed combo 🙂
Is that 1 c each of milk and onion or 1 c milk and onion to taste?
Onion to taste. I don't like a lot of onion; some people might like big honking slices of it for all I know 🙂 Join me in the rfc channel for more info LOL
Is that 1 c each of milk and onion or 1 c milk and onion to taste?
Onion to taste. I don't like a lot of onion; some people might like big honking slices of it for all I know 🙂 Join me in the rfc channel for more info LOL
🙁 I missed the party again... I had dinner after I posted and no one is "home" on the rfc channel other than Crash and Kalahari who are always there, but not really there. Kalahari told me he knows somebody has gone into the chat room because he hears a bell. I guess it's like a "you've got mail" sound.
On Sat 20 Aug 2005 09:23:42p, sf wrote in rec.food.cooking:
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On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 20:19:08 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
> 1 c. milk, minced onion,
Is that 1 c each of milk and onion or 1 c milk and onion to taste?
Onion to taste. I don't like a lot of onion; some people might like big honking slices of it for all I know 🙂 Join me in the rfc channel for more info LOL
🙁 I missed the party again... I had dinner after I posted and no one is "home" on the rfc channel other than Crash and Kalahari who are always there, but not really there. Kalahari told me he knows somebody has gone into the chat room because he hears a bell. I guess it's like a "you've got mail" sound.
Either that, or he's just hearing "bells"!
-- Wayne Boatwright *¿* ____________________________________________
My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four, unless there are three other people.
On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 20:19:08 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
> 1 c. milk, minced onion,
Is that 1 c each of milk and onion or 1 c milk and onion to taste?
Onion to taste. I don't like a lot of onion; some people might like big honking slices of it for all I know 🙂 Join me in the rfc channel for more info LOL
🙁 I missed the party again... I had dinner after I posted and no one is "home" on the rfc channel other than Crash and Kalahari who are always there, but not really there. Kalahari told me he knows somebody has gone into the chat room because he hears a bell. I guess it's like a "you've got mail" sound.
Here's a hint. Enter the room and then scroll up a bit past the "you have entered chat" statement. Then when someone comes in or says something to you hear a ding... if you're listening 🙂
Here's a hint. Enter the room and then scroll up a bit past the "you have entered chat" statement. Then when someone comes in or says something to you hear a ding... if you're listening 🙂
I do the web interface and am disconnected after (?) time of inactivity. I'm over there now.
On Sat, 20 Aug 2005 20:19:08 -0500, jmcquown wrote:
> 1 c. milk, minced onion,
Is that 1 c each of milk and onion or 1 c milk and onion to taste?
Onion to taste. I don't like a lot of onion; some people might like big honking slices of it for all I know 🙂 Join me in the rfc channel for more info LOL
🙁 I missed the party again... I had dinner after I posted and no one is "home" on the rfc channel other than Crash and Kalahari who are always there, but not really there. Kalahari told me he knows somebody has gone into the chat room because he hears a bell. I guess it's like a "you've got mail" sound.
Thanks to recent posts by Wayne and Damsel, when I went shopping today I loaded up on squash. I have yellow and zucchini and acorn. The butternut didn't look that great (and they only had a few of them) so I'll grab some of those the next time around. Now all I have to do is figure out how I want to prepare what I do have. I'll probably use some of the crookneck for my squash casserole... wonder if I could do it on the grill in cast iron? I have a deep cast iron "chicken fryer" skillet. I'll have to give that some thought.
Jill
Grilled squash is fabulous. :-) I bought some zuchinni and some portabello mushrooms when I bought the new grill. They are slated for this afternoon.....
It's fine either straight with some herbs and spices sprinkled on them, or if you pan fry it in the cast iron (which I have done), dredge it in egg, then spiced corn meal or spiced flour and fry in olive oil with a little butter.
Crookneck and pattypan are good that way too! -- Om.
"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson
Oh, I already do use crookneck for the casserole. It's simple as can be, too. Slice the squash (about 2 cups for a small casserole). I steam it for a few minutes and drain it to get rid of some of the excess moisture. Combine in a casserole with 1 c. grated Parm, 1 c. cornbread stuffing crumbs, 1 c. milk, minced onion, 1 Tbs. butter, 2 eggs, salt & pepper. Mix it all together and bake it at 350F for 1 hour until set and golden brown.
When you get bored, try mixing zucchini and crook neck. They blend perfectly. I often do it when steaming.
Oh, yes, it's great that way. I like to sprinkle a little oregano over the steamed combo 🙂
Jill
I use dill weed, and a little sesame seed along with salt free lemon pepper. ;-d -- Om.
"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson
"Wayne Boatwright" & jmcquown wrote in rec.food.cooking:
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Thanks to recent posts by Wayne and Damsel, when I went shopping today I loaded up on squash. I have yellow and zucchini and acorn. The butternut didn't look that great (and they only had a few of them) so I'll grab some of those the next time around. Now all I have to do is figure out how I want to prepare what I do have. I'll probably use some of the crookneck for my squash casserole... wonder if I could do it on the grill in cast iron? I have a deep cast iron "chicken fryer" skillet. I'll have to give that some thought.
Jill
I love yellow summer squash, but detest zucchini. Lukewarm on acorn, but love crookneck. I think the crookneck would be perfect for your casserole!
-- Wayne Boatwright *¿* ____________________________________________
I love ANY squash I can get my hands (lips, etc.) on!! I love acorn, butternut, crookneck, zucchini, pumpkin, etc.. If it's a squash - I LOVE it.
"Christine Dabney" <, sf <&, jmcquown wrote: <snip>
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I missed the party again... I had dinner after I posted and no one is "home" on the rfc channel other than Crash and Kalahari who are always there, but not really there. Kalahari told me he knows somebody has gone into the chat room because he hears a bell. I guess it's like a "you've got mail" sound.
I can never find anyone there anymore either....
Christine
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Well... don't feel bad... Jill ALWAYS leaves within 30 minutes of me jumping on. I'm starting to get a complex. LOL
It's looking like we need to set a time to meet 9pm est, 8pm central, 7pm mountain, 6pm pacific. I know Honduras checks in from time to time - sorry Alaska and Hawaii...
I love ANY squash I can get my hands (lips, etc.) on!! I love acorn, butternut, crookneck, zucchini, pumpkin, etc.. If it's a squash - I LOVE it.
If Jill hasn't already claimed you as her long lost sister, I will! I can eat a different squash daily and feel like I'm eating completely different vegetables.
I love ANY squash I can get my hands (lips, etc.) on!! I love acorn, butternut, crookneck, zucchini, pumpkin, etc.. If it's a squash - I LOVE it.
If Jill hasn't already claimed you as her long lost sister, I will! I can eat a different squash daily and feel like I'm eating completely different vegetables.
We can be The Squash Triplets! Of course, Nancy is also my sister 😉
