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Butternut Squash

Parmesan-Roasted Butternut Squash

The best qualities of a gratin shine in this incredibly simple side dish: Pieces of sweet butternut squash and a flurry of salty Parmigiano-Reggiano meld with cream to form a warm, cohesive whole.

This Dreamy Delicata Squash Pasta is October's #EpiRecipeClub Pick

There's brown butter. There's cheese. There's no reason to leave the house.

Slow Cooker Ribollita

Ribollita is like a heartier version of minestrone, thickened with bread and redolent with garlic. It is a beautiful soup when it’s fresh from the pot, but it is also perhaps the most noble of leftovers.

4 Surprising Ways to Cut Your Favorite Vegetables

Got butternut squash problems? Not anymore.

Fall Squash and Leek Bread Pudding

You can simplify this side dish by using just one cheese, but the blend of all three will earn it (and you!) celebrity status.

The Best Pumpkin Pie Has No Pumpkin At All

Miraculously, this filling tastes even more vibrantly pumpkin-y than any recipe that uses the real thing.

Roasted Pumpkin, Marjoram, and Blue Cheese Frittata

Bunker in for cold weather with this cozy, autumnal frittata.

Butternut Pumpkin Pie

America's favorite pumpkin purée is actually made from squash, so why not turn to the earthy sweetness of fresh butternut squash? It's dead easy to prepare at home and tastes more vibrantly "pumpkin" than anything from a can.

How to Cut Pumpkins and Butternut Squash Without Hurting Yourself

Cubing winter squash shouldn't feel like a game of life-or-death chicken.

For an Easy and Delicious Fall Sandwich, Turn to Butternut Squash

Forget about soup. Turn that squash into a delicious vegetarian weeknight dinner with this quick recipe.

Butternut Squash Sandwiches

Stuff roasted butternut squash, rich white cheddar, tangy pickled red onions, and zesty Dijonnaise into bread rolls for a sandwich that tastes like autumn.

One-Skillet Roasted Squash with Chickpeas

No need to struggle slicing unruly butternut squash. Roast it whole first, then tear or cut it into portions and sear in a big skillet to caramelize.

Honeynut Squash With Radicchio and Miso

What’s a honeynut squash, you ask? It looks like a miniature butternut squash and has sweet, firm flesh that stands up to any cooking method.

A Visual Guide to Winter Squash Varieties

Get to know 12 delicious squashes, from pumpkin and butternut to acorn and spaghetti—recipes included.

6 Colorful Recipes to Brighten Up a Winter Weekend

From deep-red Romesco sauce to an orange butternut squash tart, these dishes that will bring much-needed color to your table.

Why Every Home Cook Should Be Buying Pre-Prepped Produce

Snobby about pre-prepped produce? So were we, until we started #cook90.

Brussels Sprouts With Butternut Squash and Currants

The zest of a lemon or other citrus fruit is the outermost, colored skin that contains flavorful oils. Use a grater to take off just the colored part, not the white pith. Thoroughly washed organic oranges, lemons, or limes should be used for zesting. Dried, grated orange or lemon zest is also available in the spice section of most stores.

Butternut Squash and Green Beans in a Coconut-Milk Curry

This is a South Indian–inspired sweet, mild curry. Serve it with steamed white rice and a tangy fruit chutney like cranberry or mango for a perfect rainy day meal. The recipe calls for a rather small quantity of butternut squash, so you may want to reserve the rest for another recipe.

Sunflower Seed "Risotto" With Squash and Mushrooms

To mimic a traditional risotto, this grain-free version first simmers sunflower seeds to soften them to a rice-like texture, then purées a portion of them to create a creamy sauce. You can easily follow the sunflower cooking method for a basic go-to grain-free risotto, then swap in whatever seasonal vegetables you'd like to top it with.