Butternut squash ... zucchini and yellow squash, now is the perfect time to switch things up and cook some winter squash. So what exactly sets summer and winter squash varieties apart?

Here are 10 types of winter squash that can support your health. 1. Acorn Squash Acorn squash belongs to the Cucurbitaceae plant family, which also includes zucchini, pumpkins, and butternut squash.

Harvested in the fall, winter squash comes in umpteen different shapes, sizes, and varieties, including butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata). Botanically, winter squash are fruit, but they're ...

Using a large, sharp chef’s knife, cut ¼ inch off the bottom end of the squash. Butternut squash is rather dense and can be hard to cut into, so it’s easiest to insert the tip of your knife ...

After a summer full of grilled zucchini and yellow squash, now is the perfect time to switch things up and cook some winter squash. So what exactly sets summer and winter squash varieties apart?

Yes, you can absolutely freeze butternut squash, says Nguyen, but he has advice for the best way to do it. Hint: It does not involve throwing the whole bottle-necked shape vegetable in the freezer.