From slicing to serving, this guide explains all. Butternut squash is a fall staple, but prepping and cooking it isn’t exactly intuitive. The firm fruit (yes, it’s technically a fruit ...

The best way to roast butternut squash in the oven is to place it cut side down. This method is also one of the fastest ways to prepare the vegetable as it takes very little prep. Cooking it this ...

Butternut squash and beans (pinto, black, or kidney) add heft to this vegetarian chili, with spices such as smoked paprika ...

This comforting dish is built on leftover rice and topped with spicy chile oil. Christopher Testani for The New York Times For more of our butternut squash recipes, visit New York Times Cooking.

Stir in onions, star anise and salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in whey and maple syrup, and bring to a simmer. Stir in butternut squash and bring to a boil.

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Heat the olive oil in a large casserole, add the onion and butternut squash and plenty of butter (to taste) and cook untill brown and caramelised. Pour over the stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.

While some may often associate squash soup with autumn ... you can totally omit the roasting aspect and simply cook everything in the cooking liquid of your choosing for a lighter version with ...