It’s a bittersweet feeling when fall produce starts to take over summer’s bounty; there’s a lot that we will miss (all those tomatoes, for one). But the silver lining of this seasonal transition is the arrival of our favorite gourd, the butternut squash.
Butternut squash is sweet enough to go into desserts, but also a natural in hearty dishes, like soups, gratins and lasagnas. Roasted butternut squash can turn a plain salad into something we’ll happily bite into; and it can lend a vegetarian creaminess to dishes like risotto and ravioli.
If you find butternut squash’s tough skin intimidating, fear not, we’ve got a trick that’ll help you peel butternut squash with ease ― it requires nothing more than a microwave ― plus seven additional hacks that might help you, too. Once you’ve got peeling mastered, we’re sure this orange-fleshed gourd will be your go-to vegetable for the coming fall and winter ― especially with the help of these recipes below.
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Spicy Green Chile Turkey, Butternut Squash And Crispy Sage Enchiladas
Half Baked Harvest
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Roasted Butternut Squash With Brown Sugar Bacon
The Clever Carrot
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Black Bean Butternut Sliders With Chipotle Ketchup
How Sweet It Is
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Cranberry, Butternut And Brussels Sprout Brie Skillet Nachos
Half Baked Harvest
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Polenta Crostini With Butternut Squash, Ricotta And Sage
Edible Perspective
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Roasted Butternut With Black Garlic and Miso
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Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Cookie + Kate
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Spiced Almond Pancakes With Candied Butternut Squash
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Butternut Squash Tikka Masala
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Roasted Butternut Tikka Masala
Feasting From Home
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Easy Butternut Squash Shells
How Sweet It Is
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Miso Roasted Butternut Squash
Foodie Crush
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Butternut Squash Stuffed Mushrooms With Goat Cheese And Balsamic Glaze
The Clever Carrot
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Creamy Butternut Squash Linguine With Fried Sage
Cookie + Kate
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Simple Caramelized Butternut Squash And Kale Florentine Lasagna
Half Baked Harvest
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Curried Butternut Squash, Brocoli, Cheddar And Goat Cheese Soup
Half Baked Harvest
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Butternut Squash Skillet Lasagna
How Sweet It Is
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Spiced Butternut Squash Cupcakes With Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Gimme Some Oven
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Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprout, And Bread Stuffing With Apples
Food52
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ABC Kitchen’s Butternut Squash On Toast
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Kale Salad With Butternut Squash, Chickpeas And Tahini Dressing
Foodie Crush
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Cappellacci di Zucca (Butternut Squash Cappellacci)
Food52
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Winter Salad Of Roasted Golden Beets And Butternut Squash
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Artusi’s Butternut Squash Pie (Torta di Zucca Gialla)
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Naturally Ella
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Pulled Pork Tacos
The Law Student's Wife
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Parmesan Sage Crusted Butternut Squash Galette
How Sweet It Is
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Butternut Squash Carbonara With Fried Sage Leaves
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Kale And Ricotta Stuffed Shells With Butternut Squash Sauce
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Spicy Goat Cheese And Butternut Squash Triangles
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Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Freekeh Salad With Kale
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Roasted Butternut Squash And Turkey Chili
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Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Ravioli With Browned Butter
Half Baked Harvest
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