When regular pasta is boiled in salted water, the gluten inside of it maintains its structure, and the starch granules are ...

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 ...

Learn how to tell if butternut squash is bad, and how to choose, store, and freeze butternut squash for best freshness, taste ...

Creating nests out of spaghetti squash by cutting it into rounds streamlines the prep and serving. Spinach-and-artichoke dip lovers will love the creamy flavor in this satisfying recipe. Spaghetti ...

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Drizzle the squash halves with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast cut-side down on a baking sheet for 35–40 minutes, until tender. When cool enough to ...

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, ...

Nutrition experts may tell you that the vitamin B6 in spaghetti squash will help your mood. Our test cook was in a good mood as she gathered pesto ingredients that she enjoys using, including fragrant ...

Despite the summertime temperature, I was happy to find a farmer from Mississippi with a table full of acorn squash at the farmers market last week. These dark green ribbed squash looked to be ...

A ripe spaghetti squash should feel heavy and have firm, golden-yellow skin. Spaghetti squash doesn’t ripen after harvest, so picking well is crucial. Avoid refrigerating raw squash; store it in a ...