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Long Island Cheese Pumpkins are also known as Cucurbita Moschata. These are one of the oldest pumpkin varieties in America. They grow short and flat, making them better suited for cooking than carving. Lumina Pumpkins Hey Susan! I think I need to update the post with this info since everyone seems to be looking for prep ahead advice, lol! Love it! Here’s what I’ve done so far when it comes to experimenting with make-ahead options:
Without further ado, here’s my all-time favorite butternut squash recipe. Hands-down. No question. Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta Up until a few years ago, I always hosted Thanksgiving dinner. I really never minded making all the dishes since it was just our immediate family. Now our older daughter and her husband have taken over and I have to say, I love just showing up with a couple dishes.FRESH BUTTERNUT SQUASH: I’ve used butternut squash which I cut into 1-inch cubes. Sometimes you can find it pre-cut at the grocery store to save time. We have you covered for breakfast, appetizers, side dishes, dessert and even a main course turkey recipe. So get ready to browse what you might want on your table! I'm bringing my easy side dish recipe for Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries - it's sweet, savory and on the lighter side.
Fortune Squash are another variety of yellow squash being almost identical. Their skins tend to be slightly paler and they are often smaller as they are generally harvested earlier. You can use these in all the same ways you would use a yellow squash or zucchini. Globe Zucchini
Vegetarian – For a vegetarian stuffed acorn squash, replace the sausage with cooked quinoa and a variety of sauteed vegetables like bell peppers, sauteed zucchini, and sauteed mushrooms. Top with grated Parmesan cheese, or leave it off for a vegan option. While it seems like we went from Halloween to Christmas at the stores (including songs-ugh), in between, there is the best eating holiday of the year - Thanksgiving! Right? It is actually one of my favorites. Cranberries – it’s also possible to use fresh cranberries, bake them with the squash. They are more tart than dried cranberries so you may need to add more honey to the dish. I prefer dried cranberries much more with this recipe.