Theres butternut, acorn, kabocha, delicata, spaghetti, sugar pumpkin, and the list goes on.
They all have two things in common and can be used interchangeably (except for spaghetti squash).
The skin is sturdy, making them great vessels for stuffing.
Also, the flesh is creamy and sweet, ideal for warm spices like cinnamon and chili peppers.
Its worth mentioning that winter squash doesnt keep forever despite looking sturdy and robust.
Eventually theyll soften, dehydrate, and rot.
Eliezer Martinez
Whats problematic are the soft, spongy spots.
Avoid them or cut them out if you’re able to.
Now that you know how to peel and cut a butternut squash without losing a finger, shall we?
Elise Bauer
It can’t get easier than that!
If you dont love it so sweet, pick just one sweetener.
A dash of cinnamon, allspice, or nutmeg would be nice.
Elise Bauer
Butternut Squash with Walnuts and Vanilla
Nope, thats not a typo.
That does say vanilla.
It works because a little vanilla sets off the sweetness of butternut squash without overpowering it.
Sabrina Modelle
Its a 5-minute commitment for rice that is fragrant, nutty, and not mushy.
Add the cornbread topping and pop the whole thing into the oven.
By the way, squash is one of the sisters.
Megan Gordon
Youll have to check the recipe to meet the other two!
If smooth soups are your thing, this recipe will warm you right up.
You may end up with leftover canned chipotle peppers in adobo.
Elise Bauer
Transfer it into a small, lidded container and keep it in the fridge until you make thisbaked chicken.
Store-bought roasted salted pepitas work too.
Why do we insist they should be toasted?Check out #3.
Sally Vargas
Pumpkin Waffles
Something about breakfast for dinner feels like a treat.
Maybe its because most ingredients can be found in your pantry.
Hint: Use canned pumpkin puree.
Elise Bauer
Maybe its easy to whip upits okay to use one large bowl instead of two.
Whisk the wet ingredients first.
Then add the dry ingredients right on top.
