Stay Warm With Winter Squash

Stay Warm With Winter Squash

When the air becomes crisp and shades of autumn color the leaves of every tree, it’s time for the delicacy of winter squashes. Experience a variety of rich flavors nestled inside a tough outer skin that requires a sharp chef’s knife to penetrate. Some people use winter squashes as décor on their table-scapes, not realizing their guests would appreciate them more served on their plates.

The flavors will take center stage at any meal service. Winter squash is loaded with healthy antioxidants. It’s an excellent source of immune-supportive vitamin A, vitamin C and B6, beta-carotene, along with dietary fiber and omega 3 fatty acids. That’s right, these gourds full of goodness are a SUPERFOOD! They taste great and they’re good for you.

Try them in a salad, a soup, as appetizers, side dish or as an entree today. The flavors are so unique that you really don’t need anything more than a dash of salt, cracked black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Let the squash speak! Below are a few of the winter squash varieties you might find at your local farmer’s market.

• Acorn Squash
• Butternut Squash
• Hubbard Squash
• Blue Hokkaido Pumpkin
• Cheese Pumpkins
• Delicata Squash
• Kabocha Squash
• Red Kabocha Squash
• Rouge Vid d’Etampes Pumpkins
• Red Kuri Squash
• Spaghetti Squash
• Sugar Pie Pumpkins
• Sweet Dumpling Squash
• Turban Squash
• White Pumpkins
• Carnival Squash