Winter Squash & Pumpkins

There are many types of winter squash and pumpkins - see the differences between them (and get great recipes).

There are several easy ways to cook up winter squash - whether you have a butternut squash, an acorn squash, a spaghetti squash, or a pumpkin. Use these methods to cook squash simply and serve with a bit of butter and sugar or just salt and pepper for an easy, flavorful, nutrient-chocked sunny dish.

See how easy it is to prepare this versatile fall and winter vegetable.

Make use of the by-product of jack o'lanterns and see how easy it is to roast pumpkin seeds.

See how easy it is to roast pumpkins with these step-by-step directions.

Winter squash have thick, tough shells that protect the sweet, rich flesh inside which makes them excellent storage vegetables. Some varieties are available year-round, but their natural season runs from late summer to mid-winter.

Start with this basic butternut squash soup recipe and then use any of the variations and garnishes below - or add your own flair - to create your own version.

Quick and delicious butternut squash stir-fry with garlic, ginger, and mustard seeds makes a pretty and easy autumn side dish.

Candied pumpkin seeds are tasty on their own or make a fun garnish.

Make homemade pumpkin pie sing with a bit of cardamom.

Ginger adds a great kick to classic pumpkin pie.

This Glazed Butternut Squash is a snap to make, easy to double (as long as you have enough pans and oven space), and is delicious even towards the room temperature spectrum of things.

Mushroom Cream Squash is earthy and rich and sweet and full of antioxidants. It's a delicious side dish or a great vegetarian main dish.

Roasted pumpkin or other winter squash and a rich custard make a delicious fall or winter savory tart.

Pumpkin, spinach, and blue cheese make a super flavorful savory tart.

Try roasting spaghetti squash and topping it with a bit of butter and salt - simply delicious.

Winter squash seeds are just as delicious roasted up as the classic pumpkin seeds!

A kick of ginger brings out the deep sweetness of winter squash.

Roasted Squash Soup is easy, delicious, and wonderfully rich tasting.

Sweet and spicy - these make a great snack or a tasty garnish on soups, salads, or desserts.

Spaghetti Squash is roasted, scraped into thin strands before being mixed with a jalapeno-infused cream sauce, topped with cheese, and baked until bubbling and brown.

Spaghetti squash is used in place of rice vermicelli in this easy and spicy dish.

This luscious winter squash pie is a fabulous use of roasted winter squash.

Mashed cooked squash adds rich flavor and plenty of moisture to this spicy, delicious, easy cake.

Drizzle warmly spiced brown butter over roasted squash for a simple and delicious side dish.