When I was growing up, we usually had two types of vegetables served for our evening meal. We usually had potatoes boiled or baked in their skins and a brightly colored side vegetable. In the winter, ...

The squash family (Cururbitaceae) includes pumpkins, summer squash and winter squash. Most people think of them as ...

Fall is upon us — and so are the winter squash! These versatile beauties are incomparable in taste, texture, variety and culinary uses. Winter squash have been grown in the Americas by Native ...

Many years ago, when my grandson was small and liked to help in the garden, I told him we were going to plant a pizza garden. He had a skeptical look on his face and with all his six-year-old wealth ...

So much more than just decorative fall props, colorful, uniquely shaped winter squash are the vegetal gems of late autumn and winter cuisine. As local greens and tomatoes fade away for the year, ...

This mildly flavored squash is named for its acornlike shape and can be found in most grocery stores across the United States. There are several subvarieties, including white acorns, gold acorns with ...

Have you ever wondered if you could eat any of those funny-looking squash used as fall decorations? You certainly can, and add color, flavor and nutrients to your meals. Squash are part of the gourd ...

Squash can be divided into two major categories — summer and winter squash. Summer squash have thin skins, while winter squash have hard shells. Roasting, puréeing for soup, slicing raw, and searing ...

Butternut squash is rich in vitamins and minerals, like magnesium and potassium. But picking the wrong one could diminish its nutritional content—and taste.

It’s getting chilly. Vegetables are roasting in the oven. Stews are simmering on the stovetop. Glasses of whiskey are being sipped, on Chesterfield chairs, in front of bookshelves filled with many ...