Butternut Squash

Goes great with: Salad of butter lettuce, radicchio, roasted pears, and toasted walnuts. What to drink: Red Burgundy or Pinot Gris.

A touch of cream Sherry amplifies the sweetness of the nuts and the squash.

As this soup cooks, the kitchen will quickly fill with the tantalizing aroma of leeks stewing in butter with pumpkin, curry, and spices.

Squash with long, thin necks will yield uniform rounds when sliced and ensure even cooking.

Warm spices, a little olive oil, and less than an hour in the oven transform familiar fall vegetables into a terrific side dish for roasted leg of lamb.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe was created to accompany Beef Short Ribs Tagine with Honey-glazed Butternut Squash.

This lovely and satisfying main course uses light coconut milk, Thai red curry paste and jalapeño chili for lots of flavor and spice.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Maple squash is a time-honored Thanksgiving staple, but there are plenty of other ways to go with butternut. See our variations, below, for a few ideas. Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 45 min

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.