Alright, let’s talk ’bout them squash desserts, the spaghetti kind, you know? Not the regular ol’ pumpkins or nothin’. I heard tell they call it “vegetable spaghetti” or some such fancy name in other places, but to me, it’s just squash.
Now, I ain’t no fancy cook, mind you. I just make food that fills your belly and tastes good. And this here spaghetti squash, it’s kinda like a noodle, but it ain’t. It’s…squashy. But you can make it sweet, like a dessert, and that’s what we’re gonna do. I seen some folks on the internet, they do all sorts of things with it. Cakes and puddings and whatnot. Sounds complicated, but I reckon we can make it simple.
First thing’s first, you gotta cook that squash. I just poke some holes in it with a fork, like I’m mad at it, then stick it in the oven. Bake it till it’s soft, you know, like you can poke it easy with a fork. They call that “fork tender,” I heard. Sounds fancy, but it just means it’s cooked good.
Once it’s cooked, you gotta scoop out the insides. It looks like noodles, see? That’s why they call it spaghetti squash, I guess. Now, for the dessert part. I ain’t got no exact measurements, I just eyeball it. A little bit of this, a little bit of that, that’s how I cook.
- Simple Squash Pudding: Take that squash, mash it up a bit. Then add some milk, maybe some cream if you’re feelin’ fancy. A little bit of sugar, maybe some brown sugar if you got it. And some spices, you know, like cinnamon and nutmeg. The stuff you put in pumpkin pie. Mix it all up and bake it till it’s set. It’s like a pudding, but made with squash. Tastes real good, especially when it’s warm. Some folks online, they make it with butternut squash, but I say spaghetti squash works just as good. And it’s easier to find around here.
- Spaghetti Squash “Cake”: Now, this ain’t no real cake, mind you. It’s more like a… baked squash thing. But it’s sweet and tasty. You take the squash, mix it with some eggs, a little bit of flour, maybe some oats if you got ’em. Add some sugar, spices, maybe some chopped nuts or dried fruit if you like. Mix it all up and bake it in a pan. It comes out kinda like a cake, but it ain’t fluffy like them store-bought cakes. It’s… squashy, you know? But it’s good for ya, and it fills you up. Some folks, they put frosting on it, but I think it’s sweet enough on its own.
- Sweet Squash with Butter and Sugar: This here’s the easiest one. Just cook the squash, scoop it out, and add some butter and sugar. That’s it. Simple as can be. You can add some cinnamon if you want, but it’s good just like that. Warm and sweet and buttery. It ain’t fancy, but it hits the spot. Like I said, I seen some folks online, they put Parmesan cheese on their squash. But that’s for savory, not sweet. We’re making dessert here!
So there you have it. Some simple ways to make desserts outta that spaghetti squash. It ain’t hard, and it’s a good way to use up all that squash you got growin’ in your garden. Or that you bought at the store, if you ain’t got no garden. Either way, it’s good eatin’. And don’t you worry about being perfect. Just cook it till it’s done and it tastes good. That’s all that matters.
And remember, this here squash, it’s good for you too. Got all them vitamins and such. So you can eat your dessert and feel good about it. It’s like killin’ two birds with one stone, you know? Sweet and healthy. Can’t beat that.
Now, I gotta go. Got some more squash to cook. You try these recipes out, and let me know what you think. And don’t be afraid to experiment. Add some different spices, some different fruits, whatever you like. That’s the fun of cooking, making it your own. And if it don’t turn out perfect, well, that’s okay too. Just eat it anyway. It’s still squash, and it’s still good for ya.
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