Butternut Squash

This week's recipes from the L.A. Times Test Kitchen

2013-02-23 09:00:00

Have a little time to spare this weekend? In this week's section, I talk about the simple pleasures of a slow-simmered stew: "Unlike a typical weeknight dinner rushed to the table after a long day, stews are patient, as much about the sheer pleasure...

Recipe: Spiced butternut squash stew

2013-02-23 00:00:00

� Total time: About 1 hour, plus cooling time for the chiles Servings: 6 to 8 2 poblano chiles 4 tablespoons (� stick) butter 2 tablespoons oil 2 onions, diced 5 pounds butternut squash (2 medium, or 1 large), peeled, seeded and cut into �-...

The ultimate Valentine's Day dining guide

2013-02-04 15:03:00

On Valentine's Day, maybe you woo your sweetie with flowers, chocolates or even diamonds. But what are you going to do about dinner? Whether you'll be curling up to a showing of “When Harry Met Sally” at the Electric Dusk Drive-In, strolling...

Culinary SOS: Butternut squash soup from Flavor Del Mar

2012-11-17 00:00:00

Dear SOS: On our anniversary we had dinner at Flavor del Mar in San Diego County. I had an amazing butternut squash soup. I asked our waiter what the spices were. He said the chef did not give out information and recipes. I am wondering whether you can...

Jean-Georges Vongerichten's 'Home Cooking With Jean-Georges'

2011-12-08 00:00:00

Most chef cookbooks fall into one of two categories. They're either faithful replications of what is served at their restaurants or they're what chefs imagine people at home might serve their families (they're not really sure because they rarely cook at...

What to plant: Five edible picks from Lauri Kranz

2012-04-13 16:33:51

Fall in Love

2011-09-16 16:33:29

Autumn has arrived, and while California’s foliage may not be as colorful as the leaves on the East Coast, our bounty of fresh local produce makes up for it. “There is something very special about fall,” said Mindy Weiss, Beverly Hills...

Thanksgiving 2011: Restaurant roundup

2011-11-17 16:33:12

Tofurky day? L.A.'s vegetarian, vegan and raw Thanksgiving options

2010-11-22 16:34:37

Your recipe for the day: Butternut squash soup with ginger and creme fraiche

2010-12-27 16:32:52

Recipe: Shrimp Tostones at Cafe Verde in Pasadena

2009-12-23 00:00:00

� Dear SOS: The shrimp tostones appetizer at Cafe Verde in Pasadena is delicious, unique and addictive. I've taken several out-of-town guests to enjoy the dish, and they all rave as well! I would love to have the recipe. Dena Crowder South Pasadena...

Thanksgiving on the go

2010-11-17 18:00:00

To go Ammo: "Hyper-seasonal" menu includes wild mushrooms and heirloom turkeys from Diestel ranch. Dishes are ordered a la carte. Orders must be placed by phone or e-mail by noon on Nov. 22, ready for pickup on Nov. 24 between 2 and 6 p.m. Prices range...

Agnolotti spice roasted butternut squash with braised lamb shoulder, wilted arugula and amaretti crumb.

2013-03-27 00:00:00

Pour a thin layer of water in a baking dish or a cookie sheet with sides. Place the squash halves cut side down in the dish. Bake for about 40 minutes, or until a fork can pierce the flesh easily. Cool slightly, then remove the peel. Set aside.

2013-03-21 00:00:00

Lentils with kale and butternut squash.

2013-02-01 14:52:19