Tag: squash

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Sirloin Skewers with Grilled Vegetable Couscous and Fiery Pepper Sauce

A spicy North African-style pepper sauce amps up the flavor in these beef kebabs. Prepare the sauce up to one day ahead. Ingredients Pepper sauce: 4 red bell peppers 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1/2 […]

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Butternut Squash Mash

Ingredients 3 large butternut squash (about 3 1/2 to 5 1/4 pounds each) 2 small garlic bulbs 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper How to Make It Step 1 To make squash easier to cut, prick squash with […]

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These Tilapia and Summer Squash Tacos

Summer squash adds a fresh seasonal element that makes for a sumptuous fish taco filling. Use Fresno chiles instead of chipotles for less heat. Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided 1 1/2 pounds skinless tilapia […]

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Charred Squash Salad

I love this salad over sliced tomatoes with burrata or crumbled Valbreso feta, or as a complement to any protein. The herbs can be swapped for any herbs of your choice. Rotating the squash on the grill before turning allows for a little more char. Ingredients 2 pounds assorted summer squash (such as zucchini and […]

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Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad

imple and bright, this is the kind of main that puts us in the mood for spring. If you’ve never thrown fresh lemons on the grill, try it: The slight edge of char intensifies their tartness, and they look gorgeous. The marinade is more of a wet rub since the chicken goes straight to the […]

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Fast Chicken Chili with Butternut Squash

Rotisserie chicken helps make this hearty chili superspeedy without sacrificing rich, deep, and complex flavor. Ingredients 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided 2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided 2 cups chopped yellow onion 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons minced jalapeño pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon […]

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Double Barley Posole

This hearty soup gets its name from the pearl barley used in the soup as well as the barley used to produce the beer that’s stirred in. Hominy is a hallmark of posole. It’s a dried form of corn that has been soaked in a lye or lime solution to remove the tough outer hull […]

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Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

Spaghetti squash is a favorite ingredient for those seeking a lower-carb, gluten-free alternative to pasta. If you’ve cooked it before, you’ve likely cut it in half lengthwise to form two “boats.” And while that method works just fine, it disregards the way the strands grow inside the squash—in circles around the width of the squash. […]

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Chicken Barley Soup with Walnut Pesto

Habanero peppers are fiery hot, so handle them carefully. In this dish, you simply pierce the chile with a fork and float it in the broth as the soup cooks. Remove it with a slotted spoon before serving. If you prefer milder heat, use the same technique with a jalapeño. Ingredients Soup: 5 bacon slices, […]

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Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi

Spaghetti squash is a favorite ingredient for those seeking a lower-carb, gluten-free alternative to pasta. If you’ve cooked it before, you’ve likely cut it in half lengthwise to form two “boats.” And while that method works just fine, it disregards the way the strands grow inside the squash—in circles around the width of the squash. […]