Featured in the Summer 1988 issue of Domain Magazine

Gratin of Chayote and Acorn Squash

1 chayote squash
1 large acorn squash
5 ounces heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tablespoon dried red chiles, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
3 eggs
1/4 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
4 green-onion tops, minced
1/8 red bell pepper, chopped

Boil whole squashes for 20 minutes. Peel, halve, seed, and chop cooked squash. One at a time, whisk cream, garlic, chiles, cayenne, nutmeg, and garlic salt into eggs. Layer buttered 9-by-12-inch baking dish with half the acorn squash, top with chayote squash, then add remaining acorn squash. Sprinkle jalapeño, onions, and bell peppers on each layer. Pour egg mixture over squash, and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until custard sets.

 

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Baked Plantains

Dairy
heavy cream
eggs

Produce
1 chayote squash
1 large acorn squash
garlic
jalapeño
green onions
red bell pepper

Grocery
garlic salt
cayenne
dried red chiles

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