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Delicata Squash

Inventory, 20 lbs : 10.82
This item was last sold on : 12/10/23

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Description/Taste

Delicata squash is small to medium in size, averaging 12-15 centimeters in height and 5-7 centimeters in diameter and has a long, narrow, cylindrical shape with grooved skin and lines that run the length of the squash. The thin, smooth skin has a creamy yellow base with green or orange, vertical stripes. The flesh is firm, thick, fine-grained, and yellow to orange with a central, hollow cavity containing stringy pulp and many flat, hard, cream-colored seeds. Delicata squash, when cooked, is sweet, rich, and moist, much like a sweet potato.

Seasons/Availability

Delicata squash is available in the fall through early winter.

Current Facts

Delicata squash, botanically classified as Cucurbita pepo, is a winter heirloom variety and a member of the Cucurbitaceae family along with pumpkins and gourds. Also known as Bohemian squash, Peanut squash, and Sweet Potato squash, Delicata squash is celebrated by squash enthusiasts for its thin, delicate skin and sweet, rich flavor. Delicata squash is extremely versatile and is easily prepared as its thin skin can be consumed with the flesh after cooking and does not need to be removed.

Nutritional Value

Delicata squash contains vitamin A, vitamin C, some B vitamins, potassium, fiber, and beta-carotene.

Applications

Delicata squash is best suited for cooked applications such as baking, roasting, steaming, boiling, and sautéing. Favored in the kitchen for its thin skin, Delicata squash is easy to slice, and the skin is also edible when cooked and does not need to be peeled before consumption. Delicata squash holds its shape well through cooking, making it an excellent choice for stuffing with grains, meats, or cheese, and baking and serving as a side dish. Delicata squash can also be sliced into rings or cubes and used in an endless array of recipes such as tacos, soups, salads, gratins, sandwiches, risotto, pizza, and pasta. Delicata squash pairs well with apple, pear, fennel, kale, spinach, arugula, garlic, shallot, parsley, sage, lemon, maple syrup, butter, toasted pecans, hazelnuts, and walnuts, quinoa, eggs, white beans, dried cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, Italian sausage, ground beef, roasted poultry, feta, blue, parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses. Delicata squash and will keep for several weeks at room temperature when stored in a cool and dark place.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

The Delicata squash was at one time popular but failed to sustain favor during the Great Depression due to its vulnerability to disease, short shelf life, and yield issues. Demand for the Delicata squash was revived in the late 1990's when Molly Jahn and George Moriarty of Cornell University developed a compact, higher yield, and disease resistant variety known as the Cornell bush delicata. The Cornell bush delicata squash was selected as a 2002 All American Selections Winner (AAS). The AAS award celebrates the year’s best new varieties of fruit and vegetable seeds that have exhibited superior growing performance in gardens of North America.

Geography/History

The Delicata squash was first introduced in 1894 by Peter Henderson Company of New York. The Delicata quickly became a preferred squash and maintained its popularity thru the 1920's until it fell out of favor around the time of the Great Depression. It was not until the 1990’s when new and improved varieties of Delicata, such as the Cornell bush were created that the Delicata again began to grow in popularity as a favored winter squash in the United States. Today the Delicata squash can be found at grocers and farmers markets in North America, Central America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Barleymash	San Diego CA	619-276-6700 x304
Secret Sister	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Grass Skirt	San Diego CA	858-412-5237
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Meritage at Callaway, Inc.	Temecula CA	951-587-8889
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	858-454-7126
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
The Loma Club	San Diego CA	619-222-4653
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
The Guild Bar	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Green Acres Campus	San Diego CA	858-450-9907

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Little Lion	San Diego CA	619-519-4079
Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
Coasterra	San Diego CA	619-814-1300
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Sugar Bear Enterprises	San Diego CA	925-383-3623
The Corner Drafthouse	San Diego CA	619-255-2631
Artifact at Mingei	San Diego CA	619-846-2164
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Boujiemana	San Diego CA	925-980-9316
One Door North	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Mister A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
The Seabird Resort	Oceanside CA	951-704-9703
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Sensations Salud	San Diego CA	619-933-3489
A & M catering	San Diego CA	206-802-8320
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining	San Diego CA	858-759-3150
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	662-832-3638
Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
The Remy	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Delicata Squash. One

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She Knows		Sweet Delicata Squash Pudding
Magnolia Days		Delicata Squash Risotto
The Real Food Dietitians		Roasted Delicata Squash with Tomatoe
Free The Picnic		ROASTED SQUASH & APPLES
Veggie's Don't Bite		The Ultimate Creamy Winter Squash Soup
The Edible Perspective		Stuffed Delicata Squash with Quinoa Stuffing
The Real Food Dietitians		Grain-free Pizza with Sausage and Roasted Squash
Kitchen Treaty		Smokey Delicata Squash & Black Bean Baked Quesadillas
Dinner at the Zoo		Brown Sugar Delicata Squash
Green Healthy Cooking		Kale Quinoa Stuffed Delicata Squash

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Tarladalal		Crispy Delicata Rings with Currant, Fennel & Apple Relish
Scaling Back		Orange Spiced Cauliflower and Squash Bowl
Naturally Ella		Delicata Squash Tacos with Black Beans
Helyn's Healthy Kitchen		Roasted Delicata Squash Soup
Fooduzzi		Delicata Squash Crumble Slices
A Beautiful Plate		Whole Wheat Pasta with Walnut-Sage Pesto and Roasted Delicata Squash
With Food and Love		Fennel + Delicata Squash Soup
Coconut + Lime		Delicata Squash Apple & Pearl Onion Saute
Produce on Parade		Pumpkin Tom Kha (Coconut Lemongrass Soup)
Baker by Nature		Sweet and Spicy Roasted Delicata Squash
The Wednesday Chef		Delicata Squash and Celery Root Puree
Delish Knowledge		Pomegranate Roasted Delicata Squash
Amy Glaze's Pommes D'amour		Nopales & Delicata Squash Quiche
Eats Well with Others		Roasted Delicata Squash and Goat Cheese Frittata
Fearless Dining		Paleo Delicata Squash Brownies
Our Salty Kitchen		Roasted Delicata Squash Salad with Creamy Maple Dressing
Love & Lemons		Roasted Delicata Squash Tacos
The Pretty Bee		Roasted Delicata Squash with Fresh Cranberries
The Toasted Pine Nut		Parmesan Crusted Delicata Squash Rings
White on Rice Couple		Roasted Delicata Squash
Floating Kitchen		Delicata Squash Salad Bowls
Dash of Savory		Roasted Shrimp, Delicata Squash and Sun Dried Tomato Israeli Couscous
101 Cookbooks		Roasted Miso Harissa Delicata Squash Salad
Healing Family Eats		Delicata Squash "Anna"
Rhubarbarians		Quinoa Stuffed Delicata Squash Rings with Mushrooms, Cranberries, and Pecans
Primal Dish		Breakfast Delicata Squash
Kitchen Konfidence		Pork and Squash Stew
Eggs On Sunday		Roasted Delicata Squash Stuffed with White Beans, Greens & Sage
Civilized Caveman Cooking		Roasted Delicata Seeds
The Pretty Bee		Tasty Delicata Squash Taco Boats
Produce on Parade		Spiced Lentil Soup with Roasted Beets and Delicata Squash
Beyond Mere Sustenance		Chipotle Honey Lime Glazed Roasted Delicata Squash
Eating Well		Delicata Squash with Orange & Pistachios
Half Baked Harvest		Balsamic Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pizza
The Gracious Pantry		Clean Eating Baked Delicata Squash
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