Squash can be divided into two major categories — summer and winter squash. Summer squash have thin skins, while winter squash have hard shells. Roasting, puréeing for soup, slicing raw, and searing ...

‘Squash’ is a very broad category, encompassing some of our favorite seasonal produce. From the orange-hued, sweet-potato-like butternut squash to green, watery, snappy zucchini, the squash family is ...

Squash are nutrient-dense and versatile vegetables that come in many forms and can be classified as summer or winter squash. Summer squash includes zucchini, and winter squash includes butternut ...

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When stored correctly in cool, dark conditions (around 55-60°F with 50-70% humidity), raw winter squash can last well into ...

Head to your local supermarket or farmers’ market this winter and you’ll likely see piles of colorful, hard-shelled winter squash intertwined with the popular pumpkin and sweet potatoes. Available in ...

I USED to be a contented gardener. I raised more flowers and vegetables than I could rightly take care of, admired or deplored the results, and ate the edible. Then I came across a magazine article ...

Calabacitas means "little squash" in Spanish. It's one or two kinds of squash stewed with corn, onions and sometimes tomatoes, a healthy Mexican home-style dish -- until you load on the cheese. And ...

Jokes aside, squash of all kinds are a real treat for the body. “Vitamin A is a nutrient found in squash that aids in bone growth and reproduction, and it fosters a healthy immune system,” says Dr.

If properly cured and stored, winter squash can be stored for several months. There are many kinds of squash, and the best time to harvest each is different. In particular, the winter squash group, ...

This time of year, you can find all kinds of squash and gourds at local grocery stores, far more than the variety found just 10 or 15 years ago. Some of those squash might be sitting on your kitchen ...