DOWN on the FARM
with Tom Willey
Stuffed Crookneck Squash
Adapted from recipezaar.com
2 Yellow Crookneck Squash
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup cashews
2 Tbls. butter
1/2 cup dry seasoned bread crumbs
Cut the crookneck squash in half lengthwise. Place them in a shallow ceramic or tempered glass baking dish, cover tightly with microwave-safe plastic wrap and cook on High for 3 to 4 minutes or until fork tender. While the squash is cooking, coarsely chop cashews. Melt the butter in a medium frying pan. Add onion and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Preheat the broiler. Remove the squash from the microwave. With a spoon, scoop out some of the centers, being careful to leave a 1/4- inch thick shell. Chop the removed squash and stir into the onion along with the cashews and 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs. Fill the squash shells with the stuffing mixture. Sprinkle the remaining bread crumbs on top. Place the stuffed squash on a broiler pan and broil about 4 inches from the heat, until golden brown on top, 2 to 3 minutes.