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 ...

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

Butternut squash is a beloved fall produce, but because of its irregular shape, firm skin, and density, it's often seen as difficult to prep. Using a sharp knife, a vegetable peeler, and these simple ...

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 ...

Spaghetti squash: Since it arrived on American shores in the 1930s, it has been touted as an economical alternative for pasta and, in the ‘80s, as a health food. It has been referred to as the ...