Any Home Bakers Here?

[COChix]

Welcome, glad you joined this thread.  Have never cooked or even tasted butternut squash and look forward to the recipe.  I have tried pumpkin soup twice and mine was awful.

Love the Grilling photo with members of the flock tending the grill   I am super jealous, my hens can't roam with our predator density.

If you haven't explored the thread, there's an index of recipes on the first page.

I did see the first page and what a great index! This soup has become one of my favorites that is for sure.

@COChix
 so nice to see you here! Your soup looks wonderful  Are those pine nuts sprinkled on top? Looking forward to seeing your recipe (and any others you'd like to share).

The toppings are squash seeds and browned prosciutto crumbles. Enjoy!

 

[COChix]

Ok without much further adew

Butternut Squash & Apple Soup

Ingredients:

2 Lb. Butternut Squash

4 Tsp. Butter, Divided or bacon fat will do

1 Medium Apple, Peeled & Chopped

1/2 - 1 whole Medium Yellow Onion Chopped

3 Garlic Cloves diced
4 Fresh Sage Leaves
 Minced
1/2 Tsp. Dried Thyme

1 cup of chicken stock
1 can coconut milk

1 1/2 C. Water


Salt & Pepper to Taste

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with foil. Set aside.

Cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds and pulp out.You can discard the seeds or use them for something else. I like to bake my seeds with some salt and seasonings along with the squash. Place the squash on the prepared baking sheet and place 1 tsp. butter over each half. Season the squash with some salt and pepper to taste and place into the oven to bake for about an hour or until the squash is tender and cooked through.

While the squash is baking, place the remaining 2 tsp. of butter into a large sauce pan and melt it over a medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add in the apple, onion, garlic, sage leaves, and thyme. Saute until all is softened, about 6-7 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside. When the squash is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool enough to be handled.

Scoop the squash from the shell and place it into the sauce pan along with the cooked apple and onion mixture. Discard the flesh of the squash. Add water and broth to the sauce pan and season with more salt and pepper to taste.Place the pan over a high heat and bring it all to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes, then cover and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.

Remove the pan from the heat and add in the milk. Use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the soup.You may need to do this in batches if using a standard blender. Also, be sure that you remove the small cap for the 'vent' at the top of the blender and cover with a towel to prevent hot soup explosions.

Toppings - roasted salt & peppered squash seeds, browned prosciutto crumbled and a good crusty bread or salad.


This soup is very filling because of the coconut milk, one twist I have done recently I added ground cardamon. I do it to taste, not everyone likes Cardamon. I love the added depth of flavor.

 

[COChix]

Ok I made these the other week, I cheated and bought pizza dough from Whole Foods, I was in a rush and didn't have time to make a dough.

Dough rolled out, hahahah I suck and making them look pretty.

Browned Hot Italian sausage, carmalized red peppers and onions, basil pesto

fresh mozzarella

Smoked on the smoker at 425 until golden brown. Can be done in the oven instead.

 

[User395221]

one twist I have done recently I added ground cardamon. I do it to taste, not everyone likes Cardamon. I love the added depth of flavor.

I use ground coriander and cumin. Any of the "curry spices" go really well, I think.

Thanks for the recipe, it sounds yummy. I'd never thought to add apple (I've also got some apples, yay), I'm going to make this as soon as the power goes back on.

 

[COChix]

I use ground coriander and cumin.  Any of the "curry spices" go really well, I think.  

Thanks for the recipe, it sounds yummy.  I'd never thought to add apple (I've also got some apples, yay), I'm going to make this as soon as the power goes back on. 

You are welcome, post some pics of the finished product. I have also made this with a red pepper as well. See always changing the recipes.

 

[ronott1]

Ok I made these the other week, I cheated and bought pizza dough from Whole Foods, I was in a rush and didn't have time to make a dough.



Dough rolled out, hahahah I suck and making them look pretty.

Browned Hot Italian sausage, carmalized red peppers and onions, basil pesto

fresh mozzarella





Smoked on the smoker at 425 until golden brown. Can be done in the oven instead.

Those are nice looking calzones!

 

[User395221]

Those are nice looking calzones!

yes, they look delicious....drool. Maybe I'll have to have a second course, after my pumpkin soup....

(bunch of enablers on this thread )

 

[N F C]

@wyoDreamer nice to see you again...don't be such a stranger!

@COChix love calzones

 

[sunflour]

Ok I made these the other week, I cheated and bought pizza dough from Whole Foods, I was in a rush and didn't have time to make a dough.



Dough rolled out, hahahah I suck and making them look pretty.

Browned Hot Italian sausage, carmalized red peppers and onions, basil pesto

fresh mozzarella





Smoked on the smoker at 425 until golden brown. Can be done in the oven instead.

Those look great. Really dumb question - never bought fresh mozzarella cheese - does it offer more flavor than then the shredded or packaged slices?

 

[N F C]

That's not a "dumb question" at all @sunflour ! I've used it a little bit (not lately) and from what I recall, it's creamier. I've read it's pretty easy to make mozzarella at home but I haven't tried it (yet). That's on my list of projects to try