Utensils: Saladmaster machine; 3-quart saucepan and cover; mister inset
Yield: 4 servings
1 ounce fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 small onion
1/2 small zucchini
1/2 small carrot
1 small apple, cored
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 acorn or butternut squash, halved and seeded
4 cups water
Process cheese using No. 1 cone; onion using No. 2 cone; zucchini, carrot and apple using No. 3 cone.
In medium bowl, mix cheese, onion, zucchini, carrot, apple, tarragon and pepper. Stuff squash halves with vegetable mixture; place in steamer inset.
Pour water into saucepan; place mister inset over water. Cover; cook over medium heat until Vapo-Valve clicks, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes.