Squash and Ginger Soup

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Squash and Ginger Soup

Ingredients
  • 2 large Butternut Squash peeled and cubed
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp ginger chopped
  • 1 cup white wine or apple cider
  • 1 tsp clove ground
  • 1 tsp cinnamon ground
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 litres vegetable stock or water
  • 1 litre whipping cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook onion, garlic and ginger in butter over medium low heat until softened and beginning to turn golden brown.
  2. Add squash, cinnamon and cloves and stir. Deglaze with white wine and reduce until almost all liquid has evaporated.
  3. Add stock to just cover squash and simmer until squash is tender. Add cream and bring back to simmer.
  4. Working in batches, puree in a blender until smooth. Add more cream for a smoother consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ingredients
  • 2 large Butternut Squash peeled and cubed
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tbsp ginger chopped
  • 1 cup white wine or apple cider
  • 1 tsp clove ground
  • 1 tsp cinnamon ground
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 litres vegetable stock or water
  • 1 litre whipping cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook onion, garlic and ginger in butter over medium low heat until softened and beginning to turn golden brown.
  2. Add squash, cinnamon and cloves and stir. Deglaze with white wine and reduce until almost all liquid has evaporated.
  3. Add stock to just cover squash and simmer until squash is tender. Add cream and bring back to simmer.
  4. Working in batches, puree in a blender until smooth. Add more cream for a smoother consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe Notes

Chef Jeremy Gillmore, Sobeys Elmwood Drive, Moncton NB

Squash Muffins

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Squash Muffins

Ingredients
  • 1 Butternut Squash peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 Acorn squash peeled and cut in pieces
  • 3 1/2 cups (875 ml) oat flakes
  • 1 1/2 cup (375ml) whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups (500mL) brown sugar
  • 4 tsp (20mL) Baking Powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp (1 ml) nutmeg
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) Milk
  • zest of an orange
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp (2 ml) ground ginger
  • 3 cups (750 ml) grated carrots
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. In a saucepan, cook squash until tender. Drain and purée in a blender. Put aside.
  3. In a bowl, combine oat flakes, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg. Put aside.
  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add 3 cups (750 ml) mashed squash, oil, milk, orange peel, vanilla and ginger.
  5. Add the carrots and the dry ingredients and mix well.
  6. Pour into oiled muffin pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted inside comes out clean.
  7. Let cool before removing from pan.
Ingredients
  • 1 Butternut Squash peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 Acorn squash peeled and cut in pieces
  • 3 1/2 cups (875 ml) oat flakes
  • 1 1/2 cup (375ml) whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups (500mL) brown sugar
  • 4 tsp (20mL) Baking Powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp (1 ml) nutmeg
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) olive oil
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) Milk
  • zest of an orange
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp (2 ml) ground ginger
  • 3 cups (750 ml) grated carrots
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. In a saucepan, cook squash until tender. Drain and purée in a blender. Put aside.
  3. In a bowl, combine oat flakes, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg. Put aside.
  4. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add 3 cups (750 ml) mashed squash, oil, milk, orange peel, vanilla and ginger.
  5. Add the carrots and the dry ingredients and mix well.
  6. Pour into oiled muffin pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted inside comes out clean.
  7. Let cool before removing from pan.

Butternut Squash Soup

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Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients
  • 2 lb (1 kg) Butternut Squash peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp (15mL) olive oil
  • 1 tsp (4mL) Salt
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 tbsp (45mL) butter or olive oil
  • 3-4 cups (750 mL - 1L ) poultry broth
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh ginger peeled and finely chopped
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Using a chef's knife and a cutting board, cut squash in half lengthwise.
  4. Brush both squash halves with 15 mL (1 tbsp.) olive oil.
  5. Sprinkle with half the salt.
  6. Place both halves on baking sheet, flesh-side down, and bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes. Use a spoon to scoop out stringy part and seeds and set aside.
  8. Fry onion in butter or olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Add squash flesh, 750 mL (3 cups) poultry broth, the ginger, and remaining salt.
  10. Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  11. Purée soup in a blender. Season well with pepper, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  12. Add a little broth if necessary.
  13. Serve the hot soup in shallow bowl with chosen toppings.
Ingredients
  • 2 lb (1 kg) Butternut Squash peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp (15mL) olive oil
  • 1 tsp (4mL) Salt
  • 1 large onion
  • 3 tbsp (45mL) butter or olive oil
  • 3-4 cups (750 mL - 1L ) poultry broth
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh ginger peeled and finely chopped
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Using a chef's knife and a cutting board, cut squash in half lengthwise.
  4. Brush both squash halves with 15 mL (1 tbsp.) olive oil.
  5. Sprinkle with half the salt.
  6. Place both halves on baking sheet, flesh-side down, and bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes. Use a spoon to scoop out stringy part and seeds and set aside.
  8. Fry onion in butter or olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Add squash flesh, 750 mL (3 cups) poultry broth, the ginger, and remaining salt.
  10. Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  11. Purée soup in a blender. Season well with pepper, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  12. Add a little broth if necessary.
  13. Serve the hot soup in shallow bowl with chosen toppings.

Pumpkin, Squash and Root Vegetables au Gratin

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Pumpkin, Squash and Root Vegetables au Gratin

Ingredients
  • 1 pat butter
  • 2 cups (500mL) pumpkin peeled and finely sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups (375mL) Parsnip peeled and finely sliced
  • 3 shallots
  • nutmeg freshly ground, to taste
  • 1 cup (250mL) light cream
  • 2 cups (500mL) strong cheddar or other strong cheese grated
  • 1 1/4 cups (310mL) Butternut Squash peeled, finely sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups (375mL) celeriac peeled and finely sliced
  • salt and freshly ground pepper To taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven 400°F (200°C)
  2. Butter a 9 in (23 cm) gratin platter and layer slices of pumpkin and parsnip. Season, sprinkle with half the shallots and nutmeg; pour on half the cream and sprinkle with half the cheese.
  3. Layer slices of squash and celeriac. Season and add the rest of the shallots, a little nutmeg and the rest of the cream and cheese.
  4. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 10 to 15 more minutes or until the vegetables are well cooked. To brown the top, broil for a few minutes.
Ingredients
  • 1 pat butter
  • 2 cups (500mL) pumpkin peeled and finely sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups (375mL) Parsnip peeled and finely sliced
  • 3 shallots
  • nutmeg freshly ground, to taste
  • 1 cup (250mL) light cream
  • 2 cups (500mL) strong cheddar or other strong cheese grated
  • 1 1/4 cups (310mL) Butternut Squash peeled, finely sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups (375mL) celeriac peeled and finely sliced
  • salt and freshly ground pepper To taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven 400°F (200°C)
  2. Butter a 9 in (23 cm) gratin platter and layer slices of pumpkin and parsnip. Season, sprinkle with half the shallots and nutmeg; pour on half the cream and sprinkle with half the cheese.
  3. Layer slices of squash and celeriac. Season and add the rest of the shallots, a little nutmeg and the rest of the cream and cheese.
  4. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue baking for 10 to 15 more minutes or until the vegetables are well cooked. To brown the top, broil for a few minutes.

Pumpkin Compote

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Pumpkin Compote

Ingredients
  • 6 cups (1.5L) Buttercup squash peeled, cubed (about one medium squash)
  • 4 cups (1L) Butternut Squash peeled, cubed (about one small squash)
  • 4 cups (1L) Acorn squash peeled, cubed (about one small squash)
  • 4 cups (1L) orange juice
  • 3/4 cup (180mL) white sugar
  • 3/4 cup (180mL) dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Place squash cubes in a large saucepan and pour in orange juice. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-low heat; allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Add both sugars and vanilla. Continue cooking over medium heat, uncovered, stirring often to prevent squash from sticking to pan. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until squash is very soft.
  3. Reduce or increase the amount of orange juice to adjust the consistency to your liking.
  4. For a smoother compote, purée the mixture in the blender. Serve hot or cold in pretty dessert cups, along with ginger cookies.
Ingredients
  • 6 cups (1.5L) Buttercup squash peeled, cubed (about one medium squash)
  • 4 cups (1L) Butternut Squash peeled, cubed (about one small squash)
  • 4 cups (1L) Acorn squash peeled, cubed (about one small squash)
  • 4 cups (1L) orange juice
  • 3/4 cup (180mL) white sugar
  • 3/4 cup (180mL) dark brown sugar
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Place squash cubes in a large saucepan and pour in orange juice. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-low heat; allow to simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Add both sugars and vanilla. Continue cooking over medium heat, uncovered, stirring often to prevent squash from sticking to pan. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until squash is very soft.
  3. Reduce or increase the amount of orange juice to adjust the consistency to your liking.
  4. For a smoother compote, purée the mixture in the blender. Serve hot or cold in pretty dessert cups, along with ginger cookies.
Recipe Notes

Variations:

  • Add ground ginger, cinnamon, anise or nutmeg for a spicier flavour.
  • Replace some of the brown sugar with maple syrup.
  • Try different varieties of squash!
  • Note that pumpkin tends to produce more liquid than other squash when cooked. The amount of orange juice should thus be decreased.