Nothing like a good soup to warm you up in winter! This butternut velouté is easy and quick to make:peel the butternut and cut it into large pieces. Cook them in water with a few peeled and sliced carrots and a chicken stock cube for about 30 minutes. Mix everything until you get a smooth texture. If you wish, you can add a little liquid cream or spices (cinnamon, allspice, etc.).
Another easy recipe perfect for an evening:butternut gratin. Peel the squash and cut it into cubes of about 3 to 4 centimeters. Cook them for a few minutes in steam or in a little water, until the pieces are slightly tender. Pour them into a gratin dish, add some bacon bits and some chopped herbs. Then pour a mixture of milk (250 milliliters) and liquid cream (250 milliliters) with a little nutmeg. Add salt and pepper. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for about 40 minutes. Serve hot.
Looking for an idea to get your kids to eat vegetables? This recipe for butternut fries should please them! Peel the butternut squash and cut it into fries. Pour the pieces into a salad bowl and drizzle them with a few tablespoons of olive oil and spices (paprika, coriander, nutmeg, etc.). Mix well then place the fries on the baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake and cook for around 50 minutes. Serve with meat or poultry for example.
