acorn squash

A type of winter squash (Cucurbita pepo) shaped somewhat like an acorn and having longitudinal ridges, a variously colored rind, and yellow to orange flesh.

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a′corn squash`

a variety of winter squash having dark green to orange-yellow ridged skin and deep yellow flesh.

[1935–40]

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Noun	1.	acorn squash - squash plant bearing small acorn-shaped fruits having yellow flesh and dark green or yellow rind with longitudinal ridges acorn squash - small dark green or yellow ribbed squash with yellow to orange flesh winter squash, winter squash plant - any of various plants of the species Cucurbita maxima and Cucurbita moschata producing squashes that have hard rinds and mature in the fall
	2.	acorn squash - small dark green or yellow ribbed squash with yellow to orange flesh winter squash - any of various fruits of the gourd family with thick rinds and edible yellow to orange flesh that mature in the fall and can be stored for several months acorn squash - squash plant bearing small acorn-shaped fruits having yellow flesh and dark green or yellow rind with longitudinal ridges

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Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground venison sausage 1/2 lb bacon, chopped 2 acorn squashes, halved 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tbsp butter 1 onion, chopped fine 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 apples, diced 1/2 tsp sage 1/2 tsp ground bay leaves 1 cup panko bread crumbs 1 cup parmesan cheese * salt and pepper to taste PREPARATION Preheat oven to 300 degrees before adding whole squashes for 30 minutes.

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There is one exception: acorn squash. Curing isn't recommended for this type of winter squash and it also isn't an exceptionally good keeper, so plan to consume any acorn squash first.

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INGREDIENTS (Serves 3-4) About 1kg squash, such as a medium butternut or acorn squash, or 1/2 Crown Prince 2tbsp olive or rapeseed oil 4-5 bay leaves, roughly torn 2 sprigs of rosemary, roughly torn A small handful of sage leaves, roughly torn (optional) 1tsp fennel seeds A pinch of dried chilli flakes 175g Brussels sprouts 2 medium eating apples 25g sunflower seeds (or other seeds of your choice) Sea salt and black pepper For the dressing: 2tbsp extra virgin olive or rapeseed oil 2tsp English mustard 1-2tsp sugar 1tbsp cider vinegar Sea salt and black pepper METHOD: 1.

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