November 06, 2009
Though overshadowed by their pumpkin cousins, squash have an appeal all their own. Their mottled orange and green skins, excessively bumpy or smooth, and many different sizes and shapes draw ...
Other Names:南瓜 (Chinese), الشتاء الاسكواش (Arabic), Les courges d'hiver (French), De zapallo de invierno (Spanish), Тыква (Russ... All Translations
Edited by: Sheri Wetherell
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Winter squash (Australia: pumpkin) is a warm-seasoned vegetable, representing several species within the genus ''Cucurbita''. It differs from summer squash in that it is harvested and eaten in the mature fruit stage, when the seeds within have matured fully and the skin has hardened into a tough rind. At this stage, most varieties of this fruit can be stored for use during the winter. It is generally cooked before eating.
[edit] About Winter Squash
Generally, squash are divided into two categories: summer squash and winter squash. Winter sqaush have hard, thick skins and seeds. They have deep yellow to orange flesh that is firmer than that of summer squash, thus requiring longer cooking. Winter squash varieties include butternut, hubbard, buttercup, acorn, spaghetti, kabocha, pumpkin and turban. Though most varieties are available year-round, winter squash is best from early fall through winter.
When selecting winter squash, choose one that is heavy and hard with a deep-colored rind free of blemishes. The hard skin of a winter squash protects the flesh and allows it to be stored for longer periods.
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Recipes With Winter Squash
Penne With Squash, Leeks and Parmesan
Leeks, Nutmeg, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Penne
Leeks, Nutmeg, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Penne
Beer Noodle Vegetable Soup
Basil, Beer, Broccoli, Celery, Chicken
Basil, Beer, Broccoli, Celery, Chicken
Mole Pozole
Chayote, Clove, Garlic, Mole, Onion
Chayote, Clove, Garlic, Mole, Onion
Gypsy Soup
Basil, Bay Leaf, Cayenne, Celery, Cinnamon
Basil, Bay Leaf, Cayenne, Celery, Cinnamon
Autumn Vegetable Gratin
All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cheddar Cheese, Fennel Bulb
All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cheddar Cheese, Fennel Bulb
