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Looking for a way to use up that glut of [[Squashes|squashes]] as autumn arrives? This is the easiest [[Squash|squash]] recipe I know and even those who don't like eating 'funny vegetables' will eat this without a murmer.

Almost any [[Squashes|squashes]] (not [[Marrows|marrows]]) will work with this recipe
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|TotalCalories = 315
|PortionCalories = 157
|DatePublished=21st January 2013
|Author=Chef
|Servings = Servings: 2
|Difficulty = 2
|TotalTime = 55 minutes
|PrepTime = 15 minutes
|CookTime = 40 minutes
|Image = [[Image:Squash mash recipe.jpg|middle|none|alt=Electus]]

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====Best recipe review====

''So easy to make!''

5/5 

And a great use for all those squashes, in season.

 [[User:Chef|Jerry, aka Chef]])
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[[Image:Simmering Squash mash.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Simmer for 35 minutes]]
{{RecipeIngredients
| 1 quantity of [[Potatoes|potatoes]], peeled and cut into equal sized pieces
| An equal quantity of [[Squash|squash]] flesh once they have been deseeded - the amount is not that important
|* If small, scrub, halve and scoop out the seeds
|* If large ([[Butternut squash|butternut squash]] size), scrub, scoop out the seeds, cut into quarters lenghtwise, then cut in half (8 pieces)
| Good knob of [[Butter|butter]]
| Pinch of [[Salt|salt]] and a turn of [[Freshly ground black pepper|freshly ground black pepper]]
| Freshly chopped [[Parsley|parsley]] to garnish
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===Method===

{{RecipeMethod
| Place the [[Potatoes|potatoes]] and [[Squashes|squashes]] in a large pan
| Cover with lightly [[Salted|salted]] [[Boiling|boiling]] water and bring to the [[Boil|boil]]
| Reduce the heat, cover and [[Simmer|simmer]] for about 35 minutes until the potatoes are soft
| Remove, drain and allow to cool so you can handle them
| With an [[Ice-cream scoop]] or tablespoon, scoop out the [[Squash|squash]] flesh and discard the skins - that was easier than peeling them!
| [[Mash]] the [[Squash|squash]] and [[Potatoes|potatoes]] or pass through a [[Potato ricer|potato ricer]].
| Add a knob of [[Butter|butter]] and season with [[Salt|salt]] and [[Pepper|pepper]]
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===Serving suggestions===
Garnish with chopped [[Parsley|parsley]] and serve hot
===Variations===
Add a few tablespoons of [[Single cream|single cream]], [[Double cream|double cream]], [[Creme fraiche|creme fraiche]] or [[Greek-style yogurt]] for a richer [[Mash|mash]].

Mix the [[Squash|squash]] with [[Carrots|carrots]] for even more colour
===Chef's note===
When mashing the squash with a potato ricer, give the first squeeze over a separate bowl to remove any excess water. If using a masher it may be useful to press the squash flesh into a sieve first to do the same, otherwise your mash might be far too wet.

This freezes really well so is worth making large amounts.
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