How to Cook Squash in the Slow Cooker

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I love winter squash, but I don’t always have time to roast it. So I searched the internet and discovered that you can cook it in the slow cooker! Here’s how:

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Kitchen Tip Tuesday: Guess that Squash!

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I’ll be the first to admit that beyond butternut and acorn squash, I am terrible when it comes to identifying the gorgeous winter squash that we get from our CSA! Lucky for me, I found a cheat sheet.

10 Great Squash Recipes

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Before last year, there was only one kind of squash worth eating: The acorn squash. Preferably poked with a fork, microwaved, cut in half, and sprinkled with butter and brown sugar. But the Simply in Season project forced me to try butternut, pumpkin, and other squash in ways I never anticipated. I now have much respect for the butternut squash. Here are some of the favorite recipes I’ve discovered:

Squash and Basil Salad

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I was a little skeptical upon first reading this recipe from Simply in Season. I was pleasantly surprised!

Whole Grain Tabouleh

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Another salad from Simply in Season that makes the most of summer’s bounty.

Savory Tempeh and Vegetables

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It was with much fear and trepidation that I made this recipe from Simply in Season. But hey, I made a deal with myself – do all the recipes, except the cranberry ones (I’m allergic) and those featuring ingredients I couldn’t find locally (persimmons being one). I had never eaten tempeh or kombu that I’m aware of. Here’s how it went.   FOR PRINTABLE VERSION CLICK HERE: Savory Tempeh and Vegetables 2 Tbs butter 2 Tbs olive oil 4 strips {Read More}