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Winter Squash & Pumpkins

How to Cook Winter Squash
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.
Types of Winter Squash & Pumpkins
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.
Butternut Squash Soup
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.
Butternut Squash Stir-Fry With Mustard Seeds
Quick and delicious butternut squash stir-fry with garlic, ginger, and mustard seeds makes a pretty and easy autumn side dish.
Glazed Butternut Squash
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.
Spaghetti Squash in Jalapeno Cream
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.
Winter Squash Spice Cake
Mashed cooked squash adds rich flavor and plenty of moisture to this spicy, delicious, easy cake.

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