Squash can be a bit of a puzzle. Intimidating. And rightfully so!
Most of us have terrible memories and even suppressed anxiety about that dreaded yellow/orange, stringy, watery, just plain eeeeew dish that was a staple on grandma’s Thanksgiving table.
Sure, we dress it up with oodles of sugar, spices heck even maple syrup, hide it in the mashed potatoes or smother it in gravy - We’ve tried it all….
But what if I told you
It all starts with the SQUASH!
You bet!
The Winter Squash we grow aren’t just for looks, I mean they are STUNNING but,
We are always about flavour here at MurrayHill Farm and at the end of the day, TASTE trumps all
Galeux D’eysines “Peanut Pumpkin”
A showstopper on the porch and equally talented in the kitchen
Flesh is Orange, moist, sweet like apple and sweet potato.
Best used in soups and baking as it can be quite wet for roasting
Stores up to 4 months
Black Futsu Squash
An heirloom hailing from Japan, prized for its culinary qualities
it’s skin is edible and flesh is fine texured with a nutty flavour
Great for Ravioli or Gnocci
Best after 6 weeks and stores up to 6 months
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin
Aptly named as it looks like a wheel of cheese. Similar to butternut squash
Stringless fine-grained flesh is tender and mild
Great for pie, roasting or Pumpkin cheese dip bowls *see recipe
stores 3-6 months
Winter Sweet kabocha type Squash
Kabocha squash is known for its especially sweet flavor. Even sweeter than butternut squash.
It has a light, fluffy, velvety texture, great for mashing and pureeing.
Try roasting slices…
Miso Glazed Kabocha Squash Recipe/video
Great keeper 4-6 months
North Georgia Candy Roaster
Don’t let it’s odd shape or size deter you! This is my Favourite squash to grow and is a super star in the kitchen
Sweet, velvety, stringless, nutty & fruity
Best uses - Everything! Soup, pie, roasted, mashed, pasta, sauces. Sweet or Savoury
Not a great keeper - best cooked within 2-3 months
Lady Godiva
Named after famed Lady Godiva who, in the 13th century, rode her horse, naked, through the streets of Coventry.
“Naked” seeds are perfect for roasting!
Flesh is of no notable, culinary use
Remove seeds within 2 months as they can be prone to sprouting