SQUASH VARIETY


HOW TO BUY Look for small SUGAR PUMPKIN


pumpkins (about 5–7 lbs) with dull orange skin and no soft spots near the stem end.


ACORN SQUASH


Look for smooth, dull green skin (orange and yellow spots are fine). Well-defined ridges will be easier to cut into wedges.


Look for squash with a wide neck and small bulb (these are easier to peel and chop). Find precut


BUTTERNUT SQUASH


butternut squash with the refrigerated produce.


HOW TO PREP


Remove the stem, cut in half, and remove the seeds. You can also remove the top and


scoop out the seeds just like a carving pumpkin.


Trim the stem end.


Lay the squash on its side and cut in half. Remove seeds.


For wedges, turn halves cut-side down and use the ridges as a guide.


Trim the ends. Cut


crosswise where the neck meets the bulb, then peel. Halve the bulb end and


remove seeds, then slice or cut the squash into chunks.


Halve lengthwise


Look for squash with firm skin, a pale golden color, and no cracks.


SPAGHETTI SQUASH Carve or paint a jack-


Look for pumpkins that have a deep, hollow


sound when tapped. The skin should be firm and free of soft spots.


CARVING PUMPKIN


Wipe down the outside of the pumpkin. Remove the top and scoop out the pulp and seeds (save these for roasting!).


o’-lantern face. To roast the seeds, rinse them well and pat dry, toss with oil and seasonings, and roast at 325°F for about 20 min.


and remove the seeds. Roast or cook in an Instant Pot, then use a fork to scrape strands to separate from the peel.


Use as a gluten-free alternative to


noodles in pasta dishes and casseroles.


Simmer and


purée for soup or roast and add to a fall salad or pasta toss.


Fill halves with stuffing and roast, or roast wedges and drizzle with melted butter and maple syrup.


TRY IT AT HOME Roast halves,


then scoop out the flesh and purée for baked goods.


Look for gourds in a


variety of shapes, colors, and textures. Gourds and mini pumpkins should be firm all over.


MINI PUMPKINS


ORNAMENTAL GOURDS &


SAVORYONLINE.COM OCTOBER 2020 39


To preserve, soak in a solution of 10 parts


water to 1 part bleach. Rinse and dry well, then coat with a matte or shiny sealing spray.


Display the gourds as


your table centerpiece. Use mini pumpkins as place settings or tea light holders.


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100  |  Page 101  |  Page 102  |  Page 103  |  Page 104  |  Page 105  |  Page 106  |  Page 107  |  Page 108  |  Page 109  |  Page 110  |  Page 111  |  Page 112  |  Page 113  |  Page 114  |  Page 115  |  Page 116  |  Page 117