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Okay... I have a GORGEOUS green squash... so................

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BaronessMarsLady · 08/10/2005 16:51

Can I roast it whole in it's shell or should I peel it and chop it?

Thanks

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BaronessMarsLady · 08/10/2005 17:00

anyone....? anyone...........? Bueller.........? Bueller...............?

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jessicaandbumpsmummy · 08/10/2005 17:03

Chef DH says peel it and chop it up.

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BadHair · 08/10/2005 17:03

I usually peel and chop them, but I'm no expert. I don't see why you couldn't do it in its shell, only the cooking time would be longer.

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colditz · 08/10/2005 17:04

Chop in half and remove seeds, then roast the halves in the shell.

That's what I do with a butternut squash though, have never even seen a green squash

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foxinsocks · 08/10/2005 17:06

do you mean green on the outside? is it sort of like a ball shape but bigger (like a small football)?

don't peel it and chop it - I normally boil these ones then cut them open, scoop out the seed and eat the flesh. You can roast them as well but don't forget to prick the skin otherwise it can explode and make a huuuuuuuuge mess!

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foxinsocks · 08/10/2005 17:08

you can peel and chop if you want but it's very labour intensive - normally, you wouldn't peel a green squash.

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BaronessMarsLady · 08/10/2005 17:08

yup foxinsocks... just like that!

So boil it then? Could I do what Colditz does with hers?

Thanks for your replies ladies! I got it with my fruit and veg delivery at school.

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foxinsocks · 08/10/2005 17:14

yes you can do as colditz does - it's just that sometimes these green ones have a very hard rind that's really hard to cut so if you find you can't cut it, then either shove it in a pot or put it in the oven whole.

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projectmanagerCOd · 08/10/2005 17:34

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Carmenere · 08/10/2005 17:59

Hugh Fernly-whatever cut a slice off the top, scooped out the insides, filled it with cheese (emmental, iirc)replaced the lid and baked them in the oven until they were soft. Looked really delicious - he may have put some black pepper and nut meg in aswell.