#EdenCooks - Thursday, March 10th at 8pm EST

Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
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Originally posted by Alys
So once you’ve got the squash in the oven…

It’s time to get the herbs and spices steeping in the broth. I’m using chicken broth, but you could used veggie stock, mushroom stock, or even water if you’ve got nothing better.



The ... more
I LOVE that you took a pic of the spices, like I said I am not a cook so knowing what the ingredient looks like is a big help. I know there are different brands that I can choose from but just seeing it helps out a non cook a lot. Thank you for this
03/10/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
Quote:
Originally posted by Alys
So once you’ve got the squash in the oven…

It’s time to get the herbs and spices steeping in the broth. I’m using chicken broth, but you could used veggie stock, mushroom stock, or even water if you’ve got nothing better.



The ... more
I LOVE that you took a pic of the spices, like I said I am not a cook so knowing what the ingredient looks like is a big help. I know there are different brands that I can choose from but just seeing it helps out a non cook a lot. Thank you for this
03/10/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
Well, Bambi just got off the grill, so I've got to go. Thanks for hosting this Alys. I'll check the thread later on.
03/10/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by Alys
Oh, and did everyone notice the second funfact that might be in the trivia contest at the end of the meeting?
hells yes
oh and (if you ever crave squash, you can cut a butternut squash in half and toss a tbsp or two in each half of your squash, bake it with a 1/2 tsp of poultry seasoning on it.... omg.
03/10/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Alys
Oh, and did everyone notice the second funfact that might be in the trivia contest at the end of the meeting?
I did, very interesting
03/10/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
Quote:
Originally posted by UrNaughtyaAngel
I LOVE that you took a pic of the spices, like I said I am not a cook so knowing what the ingredient looks like is a big help. I know there are different brands that I can choose from but just seeing it helps out a non cook a lot. Thank you for this
I'm a very visual person, so I like to be able to share the pictures along with the recipe... also I'm not great at writing recipes, so it helped me to take pictures and tons of notes as I made this!
03/10/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Well, Bambi just got off the grill, so I've got to go. Thanks for hosting this Alys. I'll check the thread later on.
Cya Vaccinium. Enjoy your food!
03/10/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
Quote:
Originally posted by Alys
First things first: preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (approx. 205 C).



While oven is preheating peel and chop squash into about 1 inch pieces. Line a baking tray with parchment paper (not entirely necessary, I just hate to clean pans) ... more
I Butternut Squash!
03/10/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
Well, Bambi just got off the grill, so I've got to go. Thanks for hosting this Alys. I'll check the thread later on.
Glad you could come for part of it
03/10/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
Quote:
Originally posted by Alys
So logically the next step is to pop the tray into the oven and set the timer for 30 minutes. At thirty minutes take the squash out, stir and put back for another 30 minutes. (Repeat as often as necessary, we'll talk about that in a bit.) ... more
I'd eat it just like that with a little honey and brown sugar. mmmmm.
03/10/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
Keeping the ball rolling here...

Once the squash has finished roasting transfer it to the pot with the chicken broth and spices, and bring to a boil then let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the squash just starts breaking down.



At this point REMEMBER TO TAKE OUT THE BAY LEAVES! No one wants to have little shards of bay leaves, which is what you get if you forget to take them out before you puree it. There are several options for pureeing; my favorite is the immersion blender. But, I’m getting ahead of myself.

Funfact #3: Bay, also known as laurel, carried great importance in ancient Greece and Rome. Emperors, heroes and poets wore wreaths of laurel leaves. The Greek word for laurel is dhafni, named for the myth of the nymph Daphne, who was changed into a laurel tree by Gaea, who transformed her to help her escape Apollo.
03/10/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
Quote:
Originally posted by Alys
I'm a very visual person, so I like to be able to share the pictures along with the recipe... also I'm not great at writing recipes, so it helped me to take pictures and tons of notes as I made this!
I am also a visual person. You are doing a great job sweetie.
03/10/2011
Contributor: liilii080 liilii080
I wish I could smell that through my computer
03/10/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Jul!a
My husband just tried to eat the top picture, I just thought I'd share that with you guys too

He;s also giving me dirty looks for posting this
It does look fantastic
03/10/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
Oh, hey, look another funfact that might be a part of the trivia contest later!
03/10/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Oooh, I so miss Badia spices, Alys. You're lucky.
RIGHT? I miss Badia too. Me and my Cuban roots... I miss finding mojo too. Can't find it ANYWHERE here.
03/10/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
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Originally posted by liilii080
I wish I could smell that through my computer
It smells like Thanksgiving, with the sage and the bay as well as all the smells of pumpkin pie and roasted veggies... *little drool*
03/10/2011
Contributor: Splendwhore Splendwhore
Quote:
Originally posted by Alys
Keeping the ball rolling here...

Once the squash has finished roasting transfer it to the pot with the chicken broth and spices, and bring to a boil then let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the squash just starts breaking down. ... more
This is looking so good!
03/10/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Alys
Keeping the ball rolling here...

Once the squash has finished roasting transfer it to the pot with the chicken broth and spices, and bring to a boil then let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the squash just starts breaking down. ... more
Can you tell us why to take out the Bay leaves? I always hear that, but I'm not sure I've ever gotten a real reason as to why.
03/10/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
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Originally posted by Emma (Girl With Fire)
Did you get your girls room all cleaned up?
Yes. grrr
03/10/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
sorry about your day, BBWTT.
Thanks.
03/10/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Quote:
Originally posted by Alys
Keeping the ball rolling here...

Once the squash has finished roasting transfer it to the pot with the chicken broth and spices, and bring to a boil then let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the squash just starts breaking down. ... more
I would just sit down with the pot and a spoon, yummy looking.

Loving the fun facts.
03/10/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
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Originally posted by Jul!a
Can you tell us why to take out the Bay leaves? I always hear that, but I'm not sure I've ever gotten a real reason as to why.
They are pretty much indigestible, and unless finely ground they'll break up into small shards that sometimes get caught in the back of your throat. Nothing dangerous, more like taking the pinbones out of salmon.
03/10/2011
Contributor: Splendwhore Splendwhore
I'm still here, btw. Just running back & forth between putting away the dishes & keeping an eye on this thread.
03/10/2011
Contributor: Emma (Girl With Fire) Emma (Girl With Fire)
Quote:
Originally posted by Alys
They are pretty much indigestible, and unless finely ground they'll break up into small shards that sometimes get caught in the back of your throat. Nothing dangerous, more like taking the pinbones out of salmon.
My mom never took her bay leaves out

at least not all of them. So I have eaten a ton of em, and I am still here
03/10/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
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Originally posted by Splendwhore
I'm still here, btw. Just running back & forth between putting away the dishes & keeping an eye on this thread.
Haha, no worries!
03/10/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Alys
They are pretty much indigestible, and unless finely ground they'll break up into small shards that sometimes get caught in the back of your throat. Nothing dangerous, more like taking the pinbones out of salmon.
Got it. My mom's boyfriend tried to tell me they were poisonous, but I have a friend who never takes them out and she's still very much alive and well, so I was a bit skeptical...
03/10/2011
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
I'm caught up!
03/10/2011
Contributor: UrNaughtyaAngel UrNaughtyaAngel
Quote:
Originally posted by Alys
Haha, no worries!
so am I just being quiet for a lil while I was way talkative in the beginning.
03/10/2011
Contributor: Alys Alys
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Originally posted by Emma (Girl With Fire)
My mom never took her bay leaves out

at least not all of them. So I have eaten a ton of em, and I am still here
It's not a health and safety thing, just like deboning fish or taking the pits out of olives if you're using them in a dish.
03/10/2011