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It’s that time of year when fall and winter squash abounds, and the possibilities are endless. Not only is it a tasty option for cooking and eating, but squash is great for inspiring seasonal creativity.
Visit the produce section of our store for the best fresh varieties. Select squash that is firm and store it in at home in a dry, cool place – but not the refrigerator – and be sure to use it within a month or so.
Squash pairs very well with a roast or grilled steak. Whether you grill it, mash it, or roast it, the slightly sweet flavor of squash makes for a delicious side dish or complement to the main attraction. Try this recipe for roasted acorn squash with honey ginger pork and it could make a regular appearance on your fall or winter dinner menus.
Squash can also play more of a starring role in something like stuffed acorn squash. Let us help you with flavor combinations. Ask our meat clerk to choose the sausage or chicken that will work best for various recipes.
Preparing spaghetti squash is also an easy way to add more vegetables and decrease carbs at the dinner table. Grill some steak to go with your spaghetti squash and you have a delicious dinner for the entire family.
Having trouble convincing your kids to eat squash? There are a few ways to incorporate squash into the menu that will have them coming back for seconds. Well- seasoned butternut squash fries are sure to please younger palates and they are a healthier alternative to the traditional potato counterpart.
Squash can even offer a nutritious dessert. The hubbard squash, rich in vitamin A and iron, is popular for mashing or pureeing. We found a sweet hubbard squash custard pie recipe that promises to rival the tastiest pumpkin pie.
For additional ideas, revisit the recipes we’ve shared before for fall-themed squash and pumpkin dinners.
You can even decorate your house for the season with these versatile gourds. Try painting some pumpkins white or gold for a stylish way to celebrate the season. Wrap and glue some twine to the top of your acorn squash to make it look like acorns. With a little felt and creativity, turning a butternut squash into a moose for your decorations will be quite the conversation piece that’s easy for the kids to help create. Or simply cut the tops off small gourds and mini pumpkins, place some tea lights in them or flowers, and you have a beautiful centerpiece.
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