Delicata squash

Delicata is a type of winter squash that is a good keeper. I picked these squash last summer and 5-6 months later they are delicious baked up. They're easy to grow and one is a perfect size for two people.
Winter squashes need to be peeled or the pulp scraped out of the peel. This squash need not be peeled. Maybe that is where the name comes from, as the peel is "delicate".



The vines produce many squashes



Sauteed Delicata Squash with sweet browned butter

Remove seeds and slice the delicata squash crosswise into 1/4 inch slices (no need to peel)

Combine equal parts of olive oil and butter in large skillet, add squash

and salt and pepper and cook over medium heat. Add a little water

if sticking. Stir occasionally and cook until the peel is soft.

Stir in a bit of brown sugar to taste.

Can also bake this dish in oven instead of skillet.

Add a chopped apple.

Donald really liked this dish.

Last year only two hills were planted. Because these squashes keep so well, many more squash hills will be planted next year for a hopeful bounty.