Honey Black Pepper Partridge With Roasted Squash Recipes

HONEY & BLACK PEPPER PARTRIDGE WITH ROASTED SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut the backbone out of one of the partridges using a strong pair of kitchen scissors or poultry shears. Turn the bird over, then use your bodyweight and press down on the middle of the breast with the heel of your hand, until the partridge flattens out. Repeat.
• Heat a little oil in a large non-stick pan. Season the birds with salt and pepper, then brown them quickly - 2 at a time - in the pan. Lift out, and set aside.
• Mix the cider with the honey, reserve one-third of the mix, then tip the rest into the pan to deglaze. Stir in the stock, then reduce the liquid down for 5 mins or until you have a syrupy sauce. Season to taste.
• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Pop the squash into a mixing bowl, toss with most of the thyme, seasoning, a little of the reserved cider mix and 1 tbsp olive oil. Tip onto a non-stick baking tray, then roast for 30 mins.
• Now toss the partridges in what's left of the cider mix. Grind lots of black pepper over and scatter with a good sprinkling of salt. Nestle the partridges amongst the squash, breast-side up. Sprinkle with a little more thyme. Roast for 15 mins, then remove the birds and let them rest. Turn off the oven and keep the squash warm. Cut the birds into quarters and serve on top of a pile of squash. Drizzle around a little of the sauce and scatter with a little thyme, to serve.

BLACK PEPPER HONEY

Steps:

• Stir together all ingredients in a small bowl until blended.

ROASTED HONEY CINNAMON BUTTERNUT SQUASH RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside (I also lined my baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean up).
• In a large bowl, toss squash with olive oil, honey, and cinnamon until all pieces of squash are lightly coated.
• Spread squash in a single layer on the baking sheet (if you need to use two sheets to make it, be sure they are all in a single layer. If there is any overlap, the squash will steam instead of roast and we are going for that caramelized outside).
• Roast in pre-heated oven for about 40 minutes or until squash reaches desired tenderness.
• Top with salt and pepper and serve.

HONEY-ROASTED SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut squash in half, and remove seeds using an ice-cream scoop or large spoon. Arrange them cut side up on a baking sheet.
• In a small saucepan, heat the butter, honey, and thyme over medium heat until melted and thoroughly combined. Using a pastry brush, coat the squash with butter mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; roast for 30 to 35 minutes, until golden brown and tender.