Squash

Acorn squash flesh is yellow-orange with a mild sweet and nutty flavor that’s perfect for baking, roasting, steaming, sauteing or even microwaving (be sure to… Read More »What Is A Long Orange Squash Called?

Cousa Squash look very much like a zucchini with a light green color and a bulb like end. It’s thin skin can be eaten just… Read More »Is There A Squash That Looks Like Zucchini?

Also known as the Pennsylvania Dutch crookneck and Neck pumpkin, the Dutch crookneck is one of the largest and longest necked squashes in existence. Known… Read More »What Is A Long Neck Squash Called?

Like most winter squash, kabocha can last for a month when it’s stored in a dry place like the pantry or the kitchen countertop. After… Read More »Does Kabocha Squash Have To Be Refrigerated?

Start by making several large slits through the skin with the tip of a sharp knife. This helps the air release as your squash heats… Read More »How Do You Soften Squash Before Cutting?

Microwave a whole kabocha squash. Before cutting, it’s helpful to microwave a whole kabocha squash for four to five minutes to soften the rind. You… Read More »How Do You Make Kabocha Squash Easier To Cut?

butternut squash. One of the most popular types of squash, butternut squash has a creamy, pale orange exterior. (The more orange the skin, the riper,… Read More »What Is The Most Popular Winter Squash?

Delicata Squash This type of squash, also known as Bohemian or sweet potato squash, is cylindrical in shape and features pale-yellow skin with green stripes.… Read More »What Squash Is Most Like Sweet Potato?

Spaghetti Squash It’s mild and delicate, and also has a very low sugar content compared with other winter squash. Is there a squash that is… Read More »What Is The Least Sweet Winter Squash?

Ornamental gourds and hybrid garden squash should not be eaten. Some cucurbits are toxic and contain cucurbitacins, substances that are highly irritating and bitter. Are… Read More »What Squash Is Not Edible?