Here are 4 types of winter squash where the skin is fine to eat.

So why do squash send mixed signals?

Heres something surprising you may not know.Allsquash skin is edible.

Photo of a variety of winter squash (pumpkins and gourds) with deep green and yellow dotted illustrations on the corners

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Generally, the bigger the squash the tougher the skin.

So scoop out those innards and toss the skin.

Try it sliced and simply roasted as a side dish or to top afall salad.

All varieties of winter squash

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Honeynut Squash:These look like teeny tiny butternut squash.

They’re so cute!

Unlike butternut squash, the skin is edible.

Add them to recipes that typically call for butternut squash, like pastas, soups, andcasseroles.

Acorn Squash:Whether cut into slices orstuffed and baked whole, acorn squash skin is totally tasty.

Delicata Squash:Everything about delicata squash is edible.

you could scoop out the seeds andstuff these babies,fry them up, or slice and roast them.

Youll want to use these up within a week of purchase.