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And if you don't garden, you'll find zucchini and kishuim , or pale-green skinned summer squash, featured at good prices in the markets. (jpost.com)
This season, you may come across summer squash in other shapes, like fluted pattypan squash and round zucchini, both of which are good for stuffing. (jpost.com)
You can use different squashes interchangeably in cooking, though I find that yellow squash and kishuim are slightly sweeter than dark green-skinned zucchini. (jpost.com)
Zucchini and yellow squash can be frozen in the same manner. (ehow.com)
Zucchini and yellow squash can be used in recipes such as casseroles, breads, grilled vegetable packets, cakes, soups and salads. (ehow.com)
If you grow zucchini or any variety of summer squash in your garden, then chances are you already know that you can pluck the squash blossoms from the vine and use them in all manner of lovely things in the kitchen. (leitesculinaria.com)
From sprinkling roasted pumpkin seeds on your salad to using zucchini as a pasta substitute, there are lots of ways to incorporate squash into your autumn menu. (vitamix.com)
Technically a fruit, the squash is part of the same family of plants as the pumpkin and the zucchini. (tastingtable.com)

Use a fork to gently scrape the inside of the squash to make spaghetti-like strands. (medlineplus.gov)
2. Poke several holes in the spaghetti squash around the lengthwise center of the squash. (buzzfeed.com)
10. Using 2 forks, shred the spaghetti squash and scoop out onto serving plates. (buzzfeed.com)
Cucurbita pepo , spaghetti squash, filed under "Advanced" because of how hard it is to prevent cross-pollination, hybridization. (orionmagazine.org)
If you cook spaghetti squash at home regularly, your life is about to change. (lifehacker.com)
Steaming spaghetti squash is an easy way to prepare it, but Emma Christensen at The Kitchn came up with a way to make it that much easier. (lifehacker.com)
Spaghetti squash is meant to be topped with fresh Italian ingredients like Gustare Vita pasta sauce, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese. (hy-vee.com)
Cut the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. (foodnetwork.com)
Flip the squash halves and fluff the 'spaghetti' strands with a fork, then season with salt. (foodnetwork.com)
I love using this method to prepare spaghetti squash. (bakingbites.com)

Because as much as we love delicate squash blossoms stuffed with cheese, battered, and fried, we love even more the fact that this recipe has only five ingredients and requires a lot less fuss. (leitesculinaria.com)
This utterly delightful squash blossom quesadillas recipe is the epitome of fine garden-to-table eating. (leitesculinaria.com)
I really zeroed in on this squash blossom quesadillas recipe when I saw a way to use squash blossoms that did NOT involve stuffing or frying them. (leitesculinaria.com)
Based on a beloved old recipe of mine, this method really takes advantage of stuffing and slow-roasting the sweet, versatile squash. (jamieoliver.com)
This tasty squash also makes a delicious veggie side dish, in which case you should be able to feed about 10 to 12 people with this recipe. (jamieoliver.com)
Try this Butternut Squash Soup recipe, or contribute your own. (bigoven.com)
We love it in this hard squash hummus recipe, which appears in Modern Farmer's fall issue , and is adapted from a dish served at Bar Tartine in San Francisco. (food52.com)
To begin this roasted squash and peppers wrap recipe, first you will need to gather the ingredients. (tastingtable.com)
While the squash and the red peppers roast in the oven, it's a good time to prepare the other components of this wrap recipe. (tastingtable.com)
I've been eying the squash at the market everytime I go the last few weeks and I think your simple and tasty recipe has convinced me to try out roasting squash for the first time! (bakingbites.com)

Blitz this hearty vegetable into a vibrant butternut squash soup or roast until soft and caramelised, then toss into a curry or salad. (waitrose.com)

This list of gourds and squashes provides an alphabetical list of (mostly edible) varieties (cultivars) of the plant genus Cucurbita, commonly called gourds, squashes, pumpkins and zucchinis/courgettes. (wikipedia.org)
Horticulturists in the U. S. Department of Agriculture advise us that horticulturally, the difference between the seeds of squash ( Cucurbita maxima ) and pumpkin ( Cucurbita pepo ) is slight - there is no difference in the outward appearance - and any other difference is detectable only by an expert. (fda.gov)
The U. S. Dispensatory, 25th Edition, states, "Much confusion exists in the usage of the terms 'pumpkin' and 'squash,' these terms having been applied almost indiscriminately to varieties of several species of Cucurbita. (fda.gov)
It also points out that the British Pharmacopeia of 1914, recognized as "pumpkin seeds," the species Cucurbita maxima which is usually considered as squash in this country. (fda.gov)
The goal of this site-specific study was to determine metal(loid) concentration levels of arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), cesium (Cs), molybdenum (Mo), lead (Pb), thorium (Th), U, vanadium (V) and selenium (Se) in Cucurbita pepo Linnaeus (squash), irrigation water, and soil using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry. (cdc.gov)

Cut the squash in half lengthwise, crosswise or in 1-inch rings. (medlineplus.gov)
Cut squashes in half lengthwise (from stem to blossom end). (diet.com)

Cooks in a hurry appreciate that squash are one of the fastest cooking of all vegetables and are a snap to prepare - effortless to cut, and with practically nothing to trim off. (jpost.com)
I add the tender squash when the other vegetables are half-cooked. (jpost.com)

The bush type varieties of squash are ideal for growing indoors in containers. (ehow.com)
They require less room to grow than the sprawling vine varieties of squash planted in the garden and give you the same amount of squash to harvest as those grown in a garden outdoors. (ehow.com)
Pumpkins, 'Hubbard' and yellow (straightneck and crookneck) squash are more severely damaged than other squash varieties. (usu.edu)
Squashes are usually grown in the ground, as they need plenty of space, but compact varieties of summer squash can be grown in large containers. (rhs.org.uk)
There are many different types and varieties of squash, but they're broadly classified as either winter or summer squashes. (rhs.org.uk)
Within each of these two types, there are various other categories based on fruit shape, including acorn squashes, patty pans and crooknecks, and there is a vast choice of varieties too, with fruits of various colours, sizes and flavours. (rhs.org.uk)
Watch food writer Nigel Slater exploring the winter squashes grown in RHS trials , with tips on how to cook different varieties. (rhs.org.uk)
Several squash varieties are rich in vitamin B6. (webmd.com)
See Sec. 585.725 (for CPG 7114.22) - "Pumpkin" is an acceptable designation for labeling articles made from certain varieties of squash. (fda.gov)
Summer squash is most tender when harvested young, 5-6" for cylindrical varieties, and 3-4" for round varieties. (naturespath.com)
Squash is a wonderful vegetable with many flavorful varieties. (bakingbites.com)

Add remaining ingredients and stuff into cooked squash. (foodreference.com)
With just a few simple ingredients you can roast squash in no time. (bakingbites.com)

But even though we can enjoy squash almost year-round, gourds like pumpkins and sweet potatoes lend themselves perfectly to autumn-inspired recipes. (vitamix.com)

It's the season of the winter squash - this lovely vegetable is a good source of vitamin C. (waitrose.com)
Ras el hanout and acorn squash are a match made in heaven in this vegetable side that uses everything down to the seeds. (tastingtable.com)
We're always searching for new ways to use the lovely squash blossoms in our vegetable garden-we've already, of course, tried them fried, in pasta, in frittatas, on pizza, yet we never thought to add them to a simple quesadilla. (leitesculinaria.com)
With vegetable peeler, peel squash. (bettycrocker.com)
When farmers markets close and vegetable choices dwindle, every restaurant menu seems to feature butternut squash -- in soup, in pasta, or in salad. (food52.com)
Plant delicata squash in the summer, and it will be ready to harvest after 80 to 100 days in full sun, when its cream-colored skin begins to develop irregular dark-green stripes, like someone has painted the vegetable with an unsteady hand. (food52.com)
While it is often treated as a vegetable, squash is actually a type of fruit, as it comes from a flower and contains seeds. (webmd.com)

Closely related to courgettes and pumpkins, squashes are grown in a similar way, thriving in rich soil, with lots of sun and regular watering. (rhs.org.uk)
Pumpkins are a type of winter squash. (rhs.org.uk)
Acorn squash will last about two months, buttercup about four months, and butternut and pumpkins until spring. (naturespath.com)
Pumpkins and other firm winter squash can seem a bit daunting the first time you set out to cook one at home. (bakingbites.com)

I could also see adding sautéed yellow squash to this dish, just to accentuate the squash flavor from the blossoms themselves-or substituting basil for the cilantro for a different feel). (leitesculinaria.com)

This buttery squash puree is delicious with any kind of fish, including fishcakes or homemade fishfingers, or with sausages (meaty or veggie). (rivercottage.net)
Using an immersion blender (or transferring mixture, in batches if necessary, to a blender or food processor), puree soup until just a few chunks of squash and ham remain visible. (bigoven.com)
Roast and puree your favorite type of squash with herbs. (webmd.com)
Puree squash with one cup reserved water. (astray.com)

All my previous attempts at stuffing squash blossoms with ricotta, chevre, herbed cheese mixtures, etc., yielded no winners. (leitesculinaria.com)

Summer squashes may not be sexy enough to star in many signature specialties of restaurants, but you will find them in a supporting role in many classics, from French ratatouille to Italian minestrone to Moroccan Shabbat couscous to Yemenite meat soup. (jpost.com)
I add sliced squashes to chicken soup and grated ones to savory noodle kugels, macaroni and cheese casseroles and rice and bulgur wheat pilafs. (jpost.com)
Reduce heat to low, stir in salt, and simmer, covered, until squash is tender but not dissolving into the soup, about 8 to 10 minutes. (bigoven.com)

If squash is too tough to cut, microwave or bake for a few minutes until squash is warm to the touch and soft enough to cut. (medlineplus.gov)
4. Place the squash cut-side down on baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, until tender. (buzzfeed.com)
Stuff into cooked squash and bake at 375F / 190C for 10 minutes. (foodreference.com)

Transfer the quesadilla to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat to make 5 more squash blossom quesadillas. (leitesculinaria.com)

Place squash cut side down on a microwave-safe dish with 1 to 2 tablespoons water. (medlineplus.gov)
Cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds, and flip one half upside down in a glass baking dish. (lifehacker.com)
Enjoy the vegetarian version of this classic comfort-a light, sweet dish to utilize butternut squash throughout the season. (vitamix.com)
The squash can also be pureed into a mashed potato-like dish or used in baking at this point, as well. (bakingbites.com)

You can also find squash blossoms at some farmers markets and specialty grocery stores during summer. (leitesculinaria.com)
Resist the urge to wash the squash blossoms. (leitesculinaria.com)
Place 2 squash blossoms on top of the cheese, arranging the flower petals at the edge of the tortilla so they peek out slightly. (leitesculinaria.com)
With their delicate flavor and nature, the squash blossoms melted ever-so-slightly into the pepper Jack cheese. (leitesculinaria.com)

Time will vary depending on size of squash and power of the microwave. (medlineplus.gov)
To make this easier, pierce squash with a knife and microwave a minute or two. (foodreference.com)
Microwave the squash on high for about 10 minutes and check to see how soft it's become. (lifehacker.com)
microwave on High 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until squash is tender. (bettycrocker.com)
microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring once halfway through cooking, until squash and apples are very tender. (bettycrocker.com)

Luckily, butternut squash and peppers roast well together, just make sure to keep the butternut squash chunks and the peppers roughly the same size. (tastingtable.com)
Using a potato peeler, peel the skin from the butternut squash and then use a sharp knife to cut it into roughly 1-inch chunks. (tastingtable.com)
There is no need to remove the skin because the flesh will be so tender after roasting that you can scrape it off of the skin with a spoon, but this is the time to peel it if you prefer to cut your squash into chunks before roasting. (bakingbites.com)

Turn heat to low, add squash, and stir to coat the pieces with oil. (bigoven.com)
Stir in squash (mixture will be thin). (bigoven.com)

Pack the mixture tightly into the gully in the two squash halves, then press the halves firmly back together. (jamieoliver.com)
Place squash halves, cut sides down, in a baking pan. (hy-vee.com)
Drizzle 2 teaspoons extra-virgin in each of the squash halves and sprinkle with salt. (foodnetwork.com)
Pour 2/3 cup sauce over each of the squash halves, and top each with 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella. (foodnetwork.com)

To prepare this on the stove top, in a covered 2-quart saucepan, cook the squash and cider over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until almost tender. (bettycrocker.com)
The timing will depend on how thick your squash was to begin with, so check it and make sure that it is fork-tender before you take it out of the oven regardless of baking time. (bakingbites.com)

For example, acorn squash is popular for roasting and baking because of its thick rind, while the smooth texture of butternut squash makes it particularly delicious in soups. (vitamix.com)

Scoop squash into bowl, and mash. (yogajournal.com)
Use a spoon to score and scoop some flesh out, making a gully for the stuffing all along the length of the squash. (jamieoliver.com)
With most types of winter squash, however, you may prefer to scoop out the flesh and discard what's left. (webmd.com)
Scoop out seeds, and place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil, shiny side down. (diet.com)
Slice the squash down the middle carefully, using a very sharp knife, then use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and pulp. (bakingbites.com)

While your microwaving your squash, heat up some pasta sauce and you'll be all set for your meal. (lifehacker.com)
Then repeat with another ¼ of the sauce, another ⅓ of the pasta, the rest of the squash, kale, and crescenza, another ⅓ of the Parmesan, and another ¼ of the béchamel. (goop.com)

There are two main categories: summer squash, which is harvested when immature, and winter squash, which spends more time on the vine and typically has a rigid exterior. (webmd.com)
Cucurbits are susceptible to squash bugs, vine borers, and cucumber beetles . (naturespath.com)

Drizzle the squash with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. (buzzfeed.com)
2. Spread the squash slices out in an even layer on an aluminum-foil-lined baking sheet and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ground black pepper. (goop.com)

Wash, peel and cut squash into ½' cubes. (astray.com)

Squash is done when the shell can be pierced with a fork and the flesh separates into strands. (medlineplus.gov)
Scrap baked squash with a fork to create strands and remove flesh from shells. (hy-vee.com)

Once ready, take the squash to the table and open up the foil in front of everyone, then carve into nice thick slices and serve with all the usual trimmings. (jamieoliver.com)

A casual Indian cafe in Los Angeles makes tasty squash halva with sugar, butter, golden raisins and cardamom. (jpost.com)

Satterfield explains that some acorn squashes are starchier than others and may require more time. (tastingtable.com)

A pat of Honey Pecan Butter brings out the natural sweetness of the squash for a delectable flavor. (vitamix.com)
This heirloom squash is experiencing a dramatic revival thanks to the richer flavor and softer skin of a productive variety that first hit seed markets about a decade ago. (food52.com)
Also known as "sweet potato squash" for its brown sugar flavor, delicata tastes like a cross between fresh corn and pumpkin pie. (food52.com)
Sweet dumpling squash is available September-December and has a honey flavor. (diet.com)

The fruits of summer squashes have a thin skin and (like courgettes) don't store for long, while winter squashes, such as butternuts, can be stored for several months. (rhs.org.uk)

Wash the squash, carefully cut it in half lengthways, then remove and reserve the seeds. (jamieoliver.com)

11. Pour the sauce over the squash. (buzzfeed.com)
3. While the squash is roasting, make the béchamel sauce. (goop.com)

With fruits in a wide choice of colours, shapes, sizes and flavours, squashes are eye-catching and attractive plants. (rhs.org.uk)

Place the squash on a lightly oiled sheet of aluminum paper or directly on a lightly greased baking sheet and slide it into a 375F oven. (bakingbites.com)

By puréeing the seeds, you are extracting their natural oils, which help the squash to roast, as well as add a nutty richness to the ras el hanout (you can also substitute garam masala). (tastingtable.com)
When roasted, the squash becomes beautifully starchy, with a texture a bit like potato, and a delicate and nutty sweetness that is enhanced by the cooking process. (tastingtable.com)

Season the squash with a little salt and pepper or try nutmeg, onion or garlic powder. (medlineplus.gov)

Rub the skin of the squash with a little oil, salt and pepper, and if you've got them, pat on any extra herb leaves you have to hand. (jamieoliver.com)

In 1 1/2-quart microwavable casserole, place squash and cider. (bettycrocker.com)

You can also start squash indoors 2-3 weeks before the last frost. (naturespath.com)

There are two distinct types of squash - summer and winter. (rhs.org.uk)
Several types of squash are rich in vitamin C, which is important for growing and repairing cell tissue. (webmd.com)

Cook on HIGH for about 12 minutes for a medium sized squash. (medlineplus.gov)
Let sit for 10 minutes or until squash is cool enough to handle. (medlineplus.gov)
If after 55 minutes the squash is not fully cooked, add some boiling water to the pan and cover with foil to prevent the squash from drying out. (tastingtable.com)
Heat the oil and half the butter in a small frying pan, add the squash and fry gently for a few minutes, until it begins to take on a hint of colour. (rivercottage.net)
Roast until you can fluff the squash easily with a fork, 45 to 50 minutes. (foodnetwork.com)

I've never tried squash, but I loved it in the lasagna. (cdc.gov)

cut squash into 1/2-inch cubes. (bettycrocker.com)

If you grow summer squashes, you probably have plenty this time of year. (jpost.com)
Summer squashes are soft skinned, best picked young and used straight away, while winter squashes are usually grown to maturity, then dried off and stored for use into winter. (rhs.org.uk)

Steven Satterfield blends the seeds and pulp of the squash with water and ras el hanout (a North African blend of warm spices ) to make a thick paste to coat the squash before roasting. (tastingtable.com)

Boiled with margarine on them is how she prepared them, I liked them better with gravy over them, just like I did with the Winter squashes, but either way was fine with me. (orionmagazine.org)
the categories of winter squash and summer squash actually have little to do with availability. (vitamix.com)
Summer squash can be found throughout the winter, and winter squash is available in the fall. (vitamix.com)
Winter squash may also grace your holiday dinner table. (naturespath.com)
Summer squash is ready in about 60 days, and winter squash can take 90-120 days until harvest. (naturespath.com)
Some winter squashes will never ripen in my region, which has a very short frost-free season. (naturespath.com)
This will help you get a jump start in short season areas, and might be a must for long-season winter squashes. (naturespath.com)
Winter squash should be harvested when the rinds are hard and the stems have dried out. (naturespath.com)
You can eat from your garden for most of the year when you grow winter squashes! (naturespath.com)
This small winter squash is splendid when stuffed! (diet.com)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place squash cut-side down on baking sheet. (yogajournal.com)

Plant the seeds in a container in early July and have fresh squash ready to harvest in 50 to 60 days. (ehow.com)

While the high beta-carotene content in squash can provide many benefits, studies also suggest that consuming too much of this compound can increase the risk of lung cancer. (webmd.com)

The squash flesh should be easily pierced by a fork when done. (medlineplus.gov)

Squash bugs are prone to develop resistance to insecticides and adults are difficult to kill. (usu.edu)
Squash is also prone to powdery mildew. (naturespath.com)

Place five to six squash seeds in the middle of the container and cover them with a 1/2 inch of potting soil. (ehow.com)
Place the quartered squash pieces on the prepared baking sheet and rub each piece with the seed paste. (tastingtable.com)
Place the squash in the centre of a double layer of tin foil, then tightly wrap it up. (jamieoliver.com)

Dear squash, as noun or food or racket game you lack appeal. (orionmagazine.org)

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