Roasted Squash With Cheese Fondue Recipes

ROASTED SQUASH WITH CHEESE FONDUE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut the stem ends off the tops of the squash, then cut a small slice from the bottoms, if needed, so they stand up level. If you can't access the seeds from the top (if there's still some squash flesh blocking your way), cut a small round in the flesh and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
• Drizzle squash with oil and season the insides with salt and pepper. Place squash on a rimmed baking sheet, and roast until tender and edges are golden, 25 to 35 minutes. (Squash can be roasted 8 hours ahead, kept at room temperature and then reheated just before serving.)
• Meanwhile, prepare the bread crumbs: In a medium bowl, stir together bread crumbs, oil, anchovies if using, garlic, thyme and red-pepper flakes.
• Heat a dry small skillet over medium heat, then stir in bread crumb mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Scrape back into the bowl, and stir in lemon zest. (Bread crumbs can be made a day ahead, and stored airtight at room temperature.)
• Just before serving, make the fondue: In a large bowl, toss together Gruyère, Emmenthaler and cornstarch.
• In a medium pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Stir in shallot and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute. Pour in wine and cream, and bring to a simmer, then stir in mustard powder, nutmeg and a generous amount of pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, and add cheese, a handful at a time, stirring occasionally and waiting until melted after each addition.
• After cheese has all melted, leave pot on stove over low heat until mixture starts to bubble, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. (Resist the temptation to stir too frequently or vigorously, as this can make the fondue grainy.) Taste and add a squeeze of lemon juice, if you like.
• Place squash on a rimmed serving platter, pour cheese sauce into cavities, and top with bread crumbs. To serve, slice each squash into quarters and scoop onto plates or bowls, spooning up the sauce.

CHEESE FONDUE WITH ROASTED VEGETABLE DIPPERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. In large bowl, toss dippers with oil to coat evenly; arrange in ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender and bread cubes are toasted.
• In medium bowl, toss cheeses and flour to mix. Place wine in 2-quart saucepan; cook over medium heat about 1 minute or until very hot. DO NOT BOIL. Add cheese mixture 1/2 cup at a time, stirring each time until melted. Cook until very warm. Pour into fondue pot. Stir in garlic powder. Keep warm over medium-low heat.
• To serve, skewer roasted vegetables and bread cubes with fondue forks to be dipped into warm cheese.

ROASTED HERBED SQUASH WITH GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°. Toss squashes with oil and seasonings. Transfer to 2 foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans., Roast squash, stirring once, until soft and some pieces are caramelized, 30-35 minutes. Switch position of pans midway through roasting to ensure even doneness. If a darker color is desired, broil 3-4 in. from heat 2-4 minutes., Cool slightly. To serve, add goat cheese to squash; gently toss. Sprinkle with parsley; drizzle with maple syrup.

ROASTED SQUASH SHELLS AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Set an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Spread the squash and onion on the sheet pan and drizzle with the olive oil. Season with 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt, a couple turns of black pepper, paprika, dried mustard and nutmeg and toss to coat. Roast until the squash is tender and the edges are starting to brown, begin checking at 20 minutes.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until tender but slightly toothsome, 6 to 7 minutes. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of pasta water and set aside. Drain pasta and return the pot to the stove.
• Combine the squash, vegetable broth, and half of the pasta water in a high powered blender until super smooth. Transfer to the pot and slowly bring up to a simmer. Add the cheese, whisking over low to medium heat until completely melted, 1 to 2 minutes. Thin out with additional pasta water if it is too thick. Add the pasta and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with lots of Sriracha on top.

BAKED PUMPKIN FONDUE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Start to prepare your pumpkin as you would for carving: cut off a 'lid' and scoop out all the seeds and membranes. Put the lid back on and sit the whole pumpkin on a sturdy baking tray. Bake following our size guide (see 'Tip', below left).
• Mix the grated cheeses with the cornflour until completely coated and no excess flour remains. Remove the pumpkin from the oven, discard the lid (or scrape off the roasted flesh and save for the Squidgy pumpkin & ginger loaf, see 'Goes well with') and increase the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Layer up the cheese, crème fraîche, white wine, shallot and garlic inside the pumpkin. Lift back into the oven and bake for 30 mins or until the fondue is melted and bubbling. Eat with spoons, scooping out chunks of soft, roasted pumpkin with the melted cheese.