The squash family (Cururbitaceae) includes pumpkins, summer squash and winter squash. Most people think of them as decorations, but they are edible gourds. Their tough outer shells can be smooth or ...

People are also reading… • Prep it. When you want or need to peel a winter squash, I’ve found that microwaving it first helps. Prick the squash in a couple of spots and then nuke it for a few minutes.

Q: Now that the winter squash season is here, what’s the trick to peeling butternut and spaghetti squashes? They’re so hard, I don’t know how to use them. A. After hiding all that flavor and those ...

If you love fall’s bounty but dread peeling winter squash, we have good news: You probably don’t have to. “Stop peeling your squash and start enjoying the whole squash!” says Rúnar Pierre Heriveaux, ...

It's decorative gourd season, but it's also edible gourd season. Swing by any farmers market these days and you'll be greeted with a rainbow of winter squash in all sorts of shapes, sizes and colors.