Thursday, 10 November 2011

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds / How to Cut Hard Winter Squash / Brussels Sprout Hash with Caramelized Shallots & Pancetta



Blog Post & Recipe: The Best Roasted Pumpkin Seeds


As I normally make savory pumpkin seeds, I decided this time around to go with a movie theater style pumpkin seed, and wow, am I glad I took this approach.


Video: How to Cut Hard Winter Squash Without Hacking Off Your Hand


Butternut squash, sweet pumpkins, acorn squash, and all those other tasty but rock-hard winter squashes are coming into season. They can be tricky to cut, but we've got you covered. Here are two video CHOW Tips for getting winter squash cracked open safely.


Blog Post & Recipe: Brussels Sprout Hash with Caramelized Shallots and Pancetta


The shallots are caramelized then sweetened with a bit of sugar and deglazed with some red wine vinegar. The pancetta is cooked until crisp. The Brussels sprouts are sautéed then steamed with a little chicken broth. This method makes them tender without over cooking them.



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