Pumpkin & Squash Cookbook

This book offers inspiration for using all the different varieties, from butternut and acorn to turban and patty pan. It offers ideas for all types of dishes including soups, main courses, side dishes and desserts. You can create various tastes and textures using all sorts of cooking methods, such as roasting, pureeing, stewing and sauteing. It features 30 recipes from around the world, including Pumpkin & Ham Frittata, Butternut Squash & Sage Pizza, and American Pumpkin Pie. 100 photographs include step-by-step techniques. Make the most of the eye-catching shapes and shades of pumpkins and squashes with this collection of recipes. Whether is it summer patty pan or autumnal pumpkin, there is a seasonal dish here. This handy little book provides a concise guide to the types of squash available, and some step-by-step techniques for preparing them. 30 recipes follow, with soups, appetizers, midweek meals, special occasion dishes, side dishes, desserts and bakes. Stage-by-stage photography and easy-to-follow methods makes it simple to achieve success, and a selection of tips and variations give the home cook plenty of scope to experiment with new ideas.