WINTER SQUASHES

Cucurbitaceae Cucurbita maxima/moschata/pepo

Availability:  October

Storage:  Like pumpkins, winter squashes store well for 2 to 3 months if kept in a cool, dark place with good air circulation.  Avoid storing them with climacteric fruits (ones that still ripen after picking).
COOKING IDEAS AND RECIPES:

 

Carnival

An acorn-type. The nutty flavor gets better with storage.

Delicata

Tastes like sweet potatoes. Great steamed or baked.

Heart of Gold

A dumpling-type with firm, light orange flesh.

Kabocha Sunshine

Sweet and creamy with a definite nutty flavor.

Spaghetti

Bake this variety, then use a fork to scrape out spaghetti like strands. Use it just like pasta!

Sweet Lightning

A delicata-type that is the ideal size for soup bowls and stuffing.

Table Queen

An acorn-type that stores really well.

Waltham Butternut

A favorite winter squash with a tough rind that lends itself to storing well.

Buttercup

Huge flavor from these small squashes! The flesh is fiberless with a rich, sweet flavor.

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