carnival squash, baked

September 22, 2013 • Nancy Wolfson-Moche

It is sweet and yellow. It is warming. It is dense. It is substantial and satisfying. Yes, carnival squash is perfect for breakfast.

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serves 2

INgredients

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1 carnival squash

pinch coarse sea salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

1 Tablespoon EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

1-2 teaspoons of wildflower honey (optional)

Process    

Preheat the oven to 360°F. Rinse the squash to be sure the skin is clean. Cut the squash in half, slicing it in its middle where it is the widest.

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Scoop out the seeds.

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Into the center cavity of each half add the sea salt, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon,

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¼ teaspoon of cardamom,

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½ Tablespoon of olive oil and about 1 teaspoon of honey if desired.

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Place the halves face down in a baking dish

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and bake at 360°F for about 40 minutes. (Note: you can raise the temperature and bake it faster if you do not use olive oil; you might use grape seed oil instead).  Remove from oven, turn each half over and serve.

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I’m very impressed by all the elements you are able to pack into the lesson without it seeming at all overwhelming: the review, the actual cooking skills, the creativity of coming up with their own dishes, the chance to present their creations, the opportunity to learn about and share thoughts on something else (in last week’s case, the feelings represented in the book), the execution of their  jobs, the responsibility for one’s station/implements and the overall following of directions…..all without losing the fun quotient. No wonder the kids love coming!  You’ve really created something special so kudos to you!

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