"Bob" > wrote in message >...
> Steve wrote:
>
> > Cranberry-Raspberry Sparkling Punch with Raspberry Sherbert
> > (non-alcoholic)
> > Southern Comfort Cranberry Punch with Strawberries, Citrus Fruits and
> > Asti Spumante (very alcoholic!)
> > Tomato-Mushroom Crostini
> > Garlic & Onion Cheese Canapes
> > Smoked Marinated Spicy Shrimp
> > Woodfire Baked Oysters, with Bacon, Spinach and Garlic Butter
> > Herb Roasted Turkey with Chestnut & Cornbread Dressing
> > Giblet Gravy with Madeira
> > Brandied Orange-Cranberry Sauce
> > Roasted Fresh Ham with Apple Cider Glaze
> > Baked Winesap Apples with Bacon and Brown Sugar
> > Baby Brussel Sprouts with Horseradish Sauce
> > Gratin of Mixed Mushrooms
> > Green Peas with Walnuts
> > Winter Squash, Bacon, Spinach and Corn Casserole
> > Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatos
> > Maple Syrup Glazed Sweet Potatos and Carrots
> > Bourbon Pecan Pie
> > Rustic Pear Tart
> > French Apple Pie
> > Butter Nut Squash and Honey Chess Pie
> > Homemade Rolls
> > Cream Biscuits
>
> Wow. That gives me ideas for next year, especially the baked apples. I think
> next year I'll make a pork roast and a turkey, because baked apples would go
> with both.
>
> Is the Butter Nut Squash and Honey Chess Pie a basic chess pie with
> butternut squash puree added, and honey in place of all or part of the
> sugar?
>
> Bob
Here's the recipe my great-grandma used to make. Sometimes she would
add a healthy shot of good Kentucky Bourbon to the wet ingredience
before baking it.
Pre-heat oven to 425F.
2-3 Butternut squash (about 3 pounds total weight)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 ground clove
4 large eggs, plus one large egg yolk
1/2 cup half and half
3/4 cup honey
1/4 brown sugar
Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Steam in about 2
inches of simmering water until tender - 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.
Scrape the pulp from the squash, and puree in a food process
or,blender until smooth. Add salt, cinnamon, ginger and clove and mix
by hand. Add eggs, half & half, honey and brown sugar. Mix well. Pour
into your favorite unbaked pie shell, and bake at 425 F. for 10 min.
Lower heat to 350 F. and continue baking for 20-30 minutes.
If the crust browns too fast cover with foil. Enjoy !
Cheers,
Steve
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