Tag: Squash

The buttercup squash—sometimes called a turban squash—is a variety of winter squash, but its peak season starts in early fall and lasts through the winter. It has an orange flesh that is typically described as sweet and creamy. Is buttercup squash summer or winter? winter squashSlightly sweet and creamy, the buttercup squash is one of […]

Yellow summer squash, including “straightneck” and “crookneck” varieties, provides about 40 calories and 2 grams of fiber per cup of sliced, cooked vegetable. Zucchini and yellow squash are considered low in fiber because they deliver less than 3 grams per serving. Is squash a high fiber food? All types of squash are very nutritious and […]

Zucchini is packed with many important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It has a high fiber content and a low calorie count. Fiber plays an important role in digestion and may limit the likelihood of suffering from a variety of GI issues. What squash has the most fiber? Hubbard and acorn squash are particularly high in […]

Kabocha squash is a round squash with dark green skin. It is a winter squash, harvested in the late summer or early fall. It has a hard rind and orange flesh. Also called Japanese pumpkin, kabocha is a favorite food in Japan but is grown around the world, including in South Africa, Thailand, and California. […]

Squash can contain a toxic compound called cucurbitacin E., which can cause cucurbit poisoning, also known as toxic squash syndrome (not to be confused with toxic shock syndrome) in people who ingest it. Is squash hard to digest? Squashes are much simpler to digest than hardy, stringy vegetables, especially since we typically eat them mashed, […]

It might surprise you to find out the answer is “no.” Read on for the reason why. Cucurbitacins are toxins naturally found in plants belonging to the Cucurbit family, the plant family that includes squash, pumpkins, zucchini, cucumbers, melons and gourds. How can you tell if squash is poisonous? Vegetables like courgette and squash that […]

Store winter squash in a cool, dry place; store winter squash at 50° to 55° F with a relative humidity of 50 to 70 percent—higher humidity can result in rot. Store cured squash on a shelf or rack, not on the floor. Keep the skins of cured squash dry to prevent the growth of fungi […]

Learn how to tell the difference between these 12 delicious squashes—from pumpkin and butternut to acorn and spaghetti—get the best recipes for cooking with winter squash. What are the different types of winter squash? Types of Winter Squash Acorn Squash. Banana Squash. Buttercup Squash. Butternut Squash. Carnival Squash. Delicata Squash. Hubbard Squash. Kabocha Squash. What […]

Acorn Squash pepo is a much less sweet variety; it tends to be a little on the dry side, and a bit more savory and nutty than the sugar pumpkin. Which squash has best flavor? Butternut squash have some of the best flavor of all! Butternut cultivars are pretty consistent when it comes to flavor. […]

Winter squash are meaty and can be eaten as main courses instead of meat, or blended with meat in main courses. They can also be eaten raw in salads or cooked as side dishes or desserts. What does winter squash taste like? Winter Squash and edible pumpkins should have sweet flavor and a smooth, pleasantly […]

askutasquash. Answer. “Squash” comes from the Narragansett Native American word askutasquash, which means “eaten raw or uncooked.” What is the Indian name for squash? TindaPraecitrullus fistulosus, commonly known as Tinda, also called Indian squash, round melon, Indian round gourd or apple gourd or Indian baby pumpkin, is a squash-like cucurbit grown for its immature fruit, […]

Types of Winter Squash Acorn Squash. Banana Squash. Buttercup Squash. Butternut Squash. Carnival Squash. Delicata Squash. Hubbard Squash. Kabocha Squash. Is there a difference between butternut squash and winter squash? Winter squash: These tend to have a thicker skin and can be stored for quite a while (all through the winter). They include: butternut, pumpkin, […]

Winter squash is so called because the fruit of these plants are often not ready for harvest until the end of the summer and many types will store very well so they can be eaten in the winter. Winter squashes varieties include, but are not limited to, acorn squash, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, and pumpkins. […]

You can plant two to three seeds together, and the seeds need to be ¾ to 1 inch deep and spaced three to six feet apart. In an intensive square foot garden, squash are typically planted with one plant occupying two squares. Can you grow a single squash plant? If your squash plant produces ample […]

Press your fingernail through the flesh. If you have to work at it, the squash is ripe; if it’s very easy to pierce, the squash is immature. The skin should be full (non-glossy), firm, and rich in color without blemishes or cracks or soft spots. The stem should be dry and firm. What does yellow […]

Tan and smooth, the versatile butternut squash has sweet, nutty flesh that works well in baked, boiled, and steamed preparations, but it’s particularly well suited to deep roasting. A butternut squash can keep for up to six months. Which squash is most tasty? Butternut squash have some of the best flavor of all! Butternut cultivars […]

Flavor: Buttercup squash has a sweet, creamy flavor and is considered sweeter than other winter squash varieties. How to use it: The flesh tends to be dry, so steaming and baking are the best methods for cooking this squash. And its firm texture makes it ideal for a curry. What is buttercup squash similar to? […]

Buttercup squash has a dark green skin and is a relatively dark orange flesh. The outside can look almost similar to acorn squash, but the inside color is more like butternut. The texture and flavor is relatively similar to butternut too – it has that same smooth texture and isn’t stringy. What is the difference […]

Despite sharing the blanket name of ‘winter squash’, they all vary in taste, texture, and colour. Squash can be divided into five loose catergories – these may not be botanically-linked, but this is just how I link them in my mind for culinary purposes. What winter squash tastes the best? Butternut squash have some of […]

These two-tone squash are yellow on top and pale green on the bottom. Their straight-neck shape makes them perfect for slicing into rounds or turning into zucchini noodles. While their skin is slightly tougher than a zucchini, they’re soft and tender inside with a pleasant, nutty flavor. Is yellow squash the same as summer squash? […]