butternut squash

[mallyh]

thanks for any help ive just sliced a squash drizzled with olive oil how long does it take to roast

[pastafreak]

I usually par boil it first...then coat in olive oil. It takes 30-45 minutes...I like it a bit crispy and blackened around the edges.

[Brinjal]

Exactly as pasta freak says tho not necessary to par boil

[mallyh]

thankyou pastafreak

[mallyh]

thanks brinjal

[pusskin]

What on earth is a butternut Squash?

[LyndaB]

Not as long as you think it will! When you cut it up it feels as hard as a rock, but it roasts in a susprisingly short time.

[friedgreentomato]

its like pumpkin pusskin

[mallyh]

thankyou lyndab. pusskin its like a pumpkin with a waist ha!

[pusskin]

Ah fanks friedgreen tomato, i didnt have a clue, its knew to me x

[pusskin]

mallyh lol

[pastafreak]

@pusskin...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butternut_squash

[pusskin]

Thanks for the link pasta, your very kind. Will give that a go when i get round to it, sounds delish x

[starone]

It is very difficult to 'peel'. The outer skin is solid, but I have just discovered already done for you in the freezer compartment in Tesco. Yay!! I like butternut squash, especially if it is already peeled.

[mallyh]

thanks starbuckone the one i got from morrisons wasnt to bad to peel ,like a swede eh!

[EcclesCake]

Butternut squash has a relatively thin skin and I don't both peeling it when roasting or using in tagines. It is perfectly edible and those who I've cooked it for with the skin on have never objected.

[mallyh]

thanks ecclescake i will give that a try ,the one i cooked friday turned out lovely thankyou everyone for your help

[MrIncredible]

Off the topic a bit! but we always put a squash in our curries, no need to par boiled first as they don't take long to cook, and they soak up all the curry juice and taste Delicious! I fact we have used a squash instead of meat for quite a while now, saves a bit of money and is probably healthier for you as well!

If you are roasting try pouring over some honey instead of oil.

[mallyh]

thanks mr incredible sounds delicious