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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
Seasons/Availability
Delicata squash is a winter, heirloom variety, available December through January.
Current Facts
Select a firm medium squash that is yellow and has green striations on its rind. Unripe Delicata squashes are light green.
Description/Taste
Oblong and cylindrical, the Delicata squash is a creamy-yellowish color with green, sometimes orange, vertical stripes. These squash are generally 5-6 inches in length and 2-3 inches in diameter. The delicata has firm, fine-grained, yellow to orange flesh that is sweet, rich, and moist, much like a sweet potato.
Nutritional Value
All squashes provide vitamin A and vitamin C, some of the B vitamins and are a good source of fiber. One cup of cooked squash contains about 100 calories. Deep-colored squashes offer the most beta carotene.
Applications
Delicata squash hold their shape well through cooking, making them a good choice for stuffing with grains, meats or cheese, and baking. Peel or leave skin on and roast. Braise, steam, stew or boil diced squash and add to soups or purees. Slice into rings, removing seeds, and roast with oil, herbs or spices. Delicata squash are a hard-skinned, winter variety and keep well at room temperature for weeks.
Geography/History
A version of an old heirloom variety and also known as Bohemian squash, sweet potato squash or peanut squash because of its shape, the Delicata squash was especially popular in the early part of the twentieth century.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Delicata Squash. One
is easiest, three is harder.
Delicata squash is a winter, heirloom variety, available December through January.
Current Facts
Select a firm medium squash that is yellow and has green striations on its rind. Unripe Delicata squashes are light green.
Description/Taste
Oblong and cylindrical, the Delicata squash is a creamy-yellowish color with green, sometimes orange, vertical stripes. These squash are generally 5-6 inches in length and 2-3 inches in diameter. The delicata has firm, fine-grained, yellow to orange flesh that is sweet, rich, and moist, much like a sweet potato.
Nutritional Value
All squashes provide vitamin A and vitamin C, some of the B vitamins and are a good source of fiber. One cup of cooked squash contains about 100 calories. Deep-colored squashes offer the most beta carotene.
Applications
Delicata squash hold their shape well through cooking, making them a good choice for stuffing with grains, meats or cheese, and baking. Peel or leave skin on and roast. Braise, steam, stew or boil diced squash and add to soups or purees. Slice into rings, removing seeds, and roast with oil, herbs or spices. Delicata squash are a hard-skinned, winter variety and keep well at room temperature for weeks.
Geography/History
A version of an old heirloom variety and also known as Bohemian squash, sweet potato squash or peanut squash because of its shape, the Delicata squash was especially popular in the early part of the twentieth century.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Delicata Squash. One
is easiest, three is harder.
