Sex in the Garden...

Sometimes when you are not looking Nature is involved in a little hanky panky  ... and that's just what happened with our squash in the garden this year.  The end result is this unusual yellow/orange squash with green stripes.  Trust me we did not plant this...

It is pretty and has continued to change colors as it ages but it 's texture is a mix between delicata and acorn squash. It is really super sweet.  We have lots as you can see so it was time to try a new recipe...

                                                                  'Squash Fritters'

                   Actually the adapted recipe was really tasty and not bad in presentation either.

You will need:

2 c squash (baked)
2 eggs slightly beaten
1/2 med onion chopped
1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 c seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 c chopped parsley/ cilantro

First cook a med size squash by cutting it in half, removing seeds and sticking it in a 350 oven for about 20-30min/ til tender. Fork test it and scoop into a bowl discarding the skin.

Add eggs, chopped onions, shredded cheese followed by  bread crumbs and parsley. Blend everything.

Spoon out mixture into sprayed cupcake cooking tin.

Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes/ until top browns.  ( it took these 1/2 hour)

These would be great appetizers if you use a mini muffin tin ( yield 2 dozen)