There are many different types of squash and really, thank goodness for that! They can be a tasty side dish, they can transform into noodles, they can be the base for soup, they can even turn into ...

This mildly flavored squash is named for its acornlike shape and can be found in most grocery stores across the United States. There are several subvarieties, including white acorns, gold acorns with ...

Squash is one of the most versatile veggies. You can mash it, puree it into creamy soup, stuff it, or dice it for roasting. But with so many varieties—there's summer squash, winter squash, and ...

It’s easy to confuse cousa (aka kousa or Magda squash) with spaghetti squash—they look nearly identical! However, cousa’s flesh and seeds are edible. This Middle Eastern variety has very thin skin and ...

If you head to the farmers’ market or grocery store anytime between now and the end of winter, you’ll likely see one vegetable front and center: squash. Butternut squash, spaghetti squash, kabocha ...

The Many Types of Winter Squash The overwhelming number of winter squash varieties can be divided into three main groups, classified by species: Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita moschata, and Cucurbita ...

Walk into any grocery store, or better yet, your local farmers’ market this time of year, and you’ll likely see bins overflowing with seasonal squash in dozens of colors, shapes, and sizes. Knowing ...

Winter squash, in season now, delivers key immunity supporters (making it a great food to eat this cold and flu season )—antioxidants such as beta-carotene and vitamin C, fiber, and the minerals ...

Have you been thinking about trying a new vegetable this winter season? Consider trying out winter squash. Compared to their summertime cousins, winter squashes have a denser texture and flavor with ...

Winter squash varieties become plentiful as soon as the season of apple festivals, haunted hayrides, and colorful foliage arrives. However, some types of squash are available all year, meaning you can ...