Earlier this week I made stuffed Acorn Squash for dinner and I’ve been meaning to share the recipe, but I kept forgetting. Better late than never, right?
Over the weekend, my mom bought a bunch of squash at the farm stand and I’m going to be trying out some recipes for acorn, spaghetti and butternut squash, so stay tuned for more yummy squash recipes!
Stuffed Acorn Squash
- 2 Acorn Squash
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz package mushrooms, chopped
- 8 oz package ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
Preheat over to 350 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds, spray with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes. Meanwhile cook quinoa in chicken stock, according to package directions. In a skillet over medium heat, cook onions until translucent and season to taste. Add in garlic and mushrooms and cook until tender, then remove from skillet. In the same skillet, brown the ground turkey. When turkey is fully cooked add the vegetables, quinoa, mustard and honey to the skillet and combine well. Stuff the squash with the meat and veggie mixture, top with cheese and put into the oven for 15 more minutes to melt the cheese.
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Another day, another letter. Today is G for Grandparents.
My grandparents came to America shortly after I was born and when I was a kid, they lived with us and were basically my live in babysitters. My father worked nights, and my mom went to school when I was young so I spent my afternoons and evenings with my grandparents. They may have spoiled me a bit more than my parents would have, who else but your grandparents would give you ice cream money through the window when you came knocking because the ice cream man was waiting on the corner. I also helped my grandma cook sometimes, her pierogis and paczki were to die for! When I was in my teens, my grandparents moved back to Poland and my grandfather passed away last summer. They are amazing people and I am very thankful that I get to call them my grandparents.
Have a great weekend!
What’s your favorite kind of squash? Any exciting plans for the weekend?
Awww, what a sweet tribute to your grandparents. They are truly such special people in our lives. I really believe that everyone is better for having that unconditional, beautiful bond. It's so hard when they leave us – I lost both my grandmoms within a year, most heart-wrenching experience of my life – but their memories shine on with us always.
It's hard when they leave us, but the memories we make with our grandparents stay with us forever.
Love your stuffed acorn! I have been meaning to make some stuffed acorn too since I have one lying around. I think I might sometime soon. 🙂
It was super yummy, you should definitely make yours.
I love your thoughtful post about your grandparents. Unfortunately, my grandparents have all passed away. It makes me really sad to think about especially since none of them will be there with me on my wedding day. I will for sure be keeping their memory there with me the entire day 🙂
The acorn squash looks yummy! Acorn and butternut are my faves.
Do you have any good recipes for butternut? I have two in my kitchen, but I don't know what to do with them!