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Delacata Squash a late winter treasure

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I love these late winter squash, I found a few beautiful squash at the local Whole Foods supermarket and I got the idea for an early Long Island barbeque.

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Delacata Squash

Description:

Very pretty, cream colored with green striped outer skin and a pale orange colored flesh. About 5 – 12 inches long.

How to pick one:

Make sure there are no blemishes and the squash is sturdy not soft.

Delicata Squash on the grill with roasted asparagus

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In season:

Fall to spring (better get them while you can)

How prepared:

• Roasted
• Sauteed
• Barbequed
• Stuffed and more

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Storage:

Like potatoes, store them in a cool, dry dark place. Will store at room temperature for 4 weeks. Do not refrigerate.

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Garlic and onion crusted grass-fed skirt steak, Delicata squash, roasted asparagus, yellow and green zucchini

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Taste:

Nice mildly sweet tasting and delicious squash with a lighter texture. Less sugary, less flesh, and less carbs than a butter squash, you can eat the skin or not.

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Plate full of Garlic and onion crusted grass-fed skirt steak, Delicata squash, roasted asparagus, yellow and green zucchini

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Today I roasted it with large asparagus, yellow and green zucchini, plus onion and garlic grass-fed skirt steak. I encourage you to get out there and try this squash on the grill before it’s too late. I love grilling and with temperatures getting warmer, I know this is going to be a great barbeque summer!

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