Quick Ginger Orange Squash Recipes

GINGER ORANGE SQUASH

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with foil and coat with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, toss the squash, orange juice concentrate, ginger and pepper. Arrange in a single layer in prepared pan. , Bake at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until squash is tender, stirring twice. Stir in butter before serving.

PAM'S GINGER ORANGE SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds and fibers. Place the halves in a glass casserole with a few tablespoons of water and cover with plastic wrap or waxed paper. Microwave until squash is tender and can be pierced easily with a fork. Start with about 7 to 10 minutes and let it rest in the microwave for 5 or 10 minutes, then test for tenderness. Remove from microwave and allow to cool so you can scrape out the meat of the squash without burning your hands.
• 2. When cooled, place squash meat into a medium mixing bowl or food processor bowl, and add all remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly and taste and adjust seasonings. For this step, you can mash and mix by hand, with a hand mixer, or puree in a food processor, according to the texture you want.
• 3. You can either spoon this mixture into a casserole and broil until lightly browned or serve it piped out of a large star shape pastry tube without broiling. If not broiling, I would suggest you make a small "dent" in the top of the piped squash and add a tiny bit of butter and let it melt.
• 4. NOTE: If you desire a more Orange flavor, add a teaspoon of grated fresh orange zest to the mixture. If you want a stronger Ginger flavor, you can add more powdered ginger or some ginger juice to accent that flavor.

QUICK GINGER-ORANGE SQUASH

Steps:

• Pierce squash several times with a knife or fork; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Cut into quarters; remove seeds and pulp., Return squash to plate, cut side down. Cover with waxed paper; microwave on high for 4-1/2 minutes., Turn over; microwave on high for 4-6 minutes longer or until soft. Scoop out squash and place in a bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients.

ORANGE GINGER SQUASH SOUP WITH SESAME CRUSTED CRAB CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Soup: Arrange squash on a sheet pan and roast until beginning to brown, about 20 minutes. In a stockpot heat oil and saute onion, ginger and garlic until onions are translucent. Add roasted squash, orange juice, chicken stock and water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until squash is tender, about 20 minutes. Using an immersion blender, puree soup until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and stir in orange zest. Crabcakes: In a large bowl mix together the crab, eggs, ginger, scallions, sherry, lemon juice and mayonnaise, mix well. Taste and season. Form mixture into 30 equal cakes. Spread the sesame seeds over a sheet pan and dip both sides of cakes just to coat them. In a large wok heat 2 cups canola oil to 350 degrees F. Add crab cakes in batches and fry for about 3 minutes on each side, turning once, or until golden brown. Serve 1 crabcake in each bowl of soup. Garnish with more orange zest.

FAST SUMMER SQUASH SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the squash, onion and garlic in oil and butter for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE WITH ORANGE AND GINGER

Steps:

• Place the squash in a medium-size saucepan and cover with cold water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
• Place the squash in a food processor with the ginger and orange rind. Process until smooth. Add salt and pepper. Divide among 4 plates and serve immediately.