Pams Ginger Orange Squash Recipes

GINGER-ORANGE GLAZED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Place acorn squash cut side-up in a large baking pan. In a small bowl, combine sugar, ginger, curry, and orange zest. Sprinkle evenly into each squash cavity. Carefully pour water into the bottom of pan. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
• Bake squash at 400F 1 hour or until squash is soft and tender. To serve, scoop out squash and drizzle with additional glaze.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GINGERED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Place squash on baking dish and add the butter, honey, ginger and seasoning. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until squash is al dente. Do not overcook the squash. Spoon out squash and check for seasoning. Keep warm for serving.

GINGERED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Arrange squash halves cut side up in a shallow baking dish. Place one tablespoon of orange juice into each cavity. Sprinkle each one with ginger and nutmeg. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 60 to 90 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the squash is tender. Baking time will depend on the size of the squash. Remove from the oven, discard aluminum foil, and let the squash rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the juices settle.

AIR FRYER ORANGE-CRANBERRY BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Line the basket of a 5.8-quart air fryer with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Foil should completely cover the bottom of the basket, and go about halfway up the sides, to form an inner pot.
• Slice butternut squash into 2x3/4-inch pieces and place inside the foil-lined air fryer basket. Sprinkle cranberries on top.
• Stir orange juice, honey, melted butter, grated ginger, salt, and white pepper together in a small bowl. Pour over squash and cranberries.
• Set air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Air fry for about 10 minutes. Stir contents, making sure to rotate unbrowned pieces to the top and browned pieces to the bottom. Continue air frying for an additional 10 minutes. Stir again, rotating browned pieces beneath the unbrowned pieces, and air fry for about 6 minutes. Stir and cook until squash is fork-tender, about 4 minutes more.
• Place squash and cranberries into a serving dish. Carefully lift the foil out of the air fryer basket and pour cooking liquid over all. Garnish with fresh orange slices and fresh parsley.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PURéE WITH ORANGE, GINGER, AND HONEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Place squash, cut side down, on prepared sheet. Bake until squash are very tender when pierced with fork, about 50 minutes. Cool slightly. Scoop out pulp from squash and place in processor. Using on/off turns, puree pulp until smooth. Transfer squash puree to bowl.
• Combine butter, orange juice concentrate, honey, ginger, and orange peel in heavy small saucepan. Boil until mixture is reduced to 1/3 cup, about 3 minutes. Stir mixture into squash puree. Mix in lemon peel, cinnamon, and allspice. Season generously with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium-low heat, stirring often, or cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high until heated through, about 5 minutes.) Transfer to bowl and serve.

AUNTY PAM'S ORANGE AND GINGER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Lay chicken pieces in a lightly greased roasting pan or casserole dish.
• Blend together the remaining ingredients and pour over the chicken.
• Cover and bake for one hour, basting frequently.
• Remove chicken and if desired, thicken sauce with cornstarch. Serve over rice or cooked noodles.