25 winter squash recipes

Winter Squash Soup with Cinnamon and Cloves recipe

Roasted butternut squash folded with slow-caramelized onions, golden slivered almonds, raisins, and warm cinnamon. This vegetarian Thanksgiving side dish bakes in under 90 minutes and fills your kitchen with the sweet, earthy aroma of the holidays.

Mashed winter squash roasted until tender, then beaten fluffy with margarine and dusted with cinnamon. A simple, low-fat diabetic-friendly side dish for fall and winter dinners.

Roasted winter squash with apples and cranberries, a simple fall technique that tenderizes squash flesh and tart fruit in one covered pan. Easy Thanksgiving side or weeknight vegetarian main.

Savory winter squash tart with roasted squash, buttery leeks, Gruyere, and creme fraiche in a flaky pastry shell. A rustic, elegant main dish for fall and winter entertaining.

Whipped yam and acorn squash casserole with maple syrup, orange juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. A naturally sweet holiday side dish with no butter or cream needed.

Baked winter squash and fruit roasts butternut, yam, apple, pear, and banana with cider and warm spices. A naturally sweet, oil-free Thanksgiving side dish.

Lamb Marsala: shoulder chops dredged, browned, and slow-braised in Marsala wine with mushrooms until fork-tender, then served over golden braised winter squash. A rich, cozy autumn twist on chicken marsala.

Creamy winter butternut squash soup blended with applesauce, half-and-half, and ground toasted walnuts. Warm and silky in 20 minutes using pre-pureed squash for a fast weeknight dinner.

How to cook acorn squash. This works with carnival squash (used in the photo) as well as acorn squash. Perfectly cooked moist and not stringly squash paired with a buttery glaze that is caramelized perfectly. All this in about 20 minutes.

Marrow and cumin soup blends tender vegetable marrow (or courgettes) with potato into a silky, warmly spiced bowl, finished with a swirl of soured cream. A light, thrifty way to use up a garden glut of summer squash.

Ground turkey simmered with crushed tomatoes, red wine, capers, and fresh herbs piled over roasted spaghetti squash strands. A hearty low-fat, low-calorie dinner that doesn't skimp on flavor.

Roasted spaghetti squash tosses forked-out strands with toasted pine nuts, fresh sage, grated Parmesan, and a drizzle of olive oil. A low-carb side that stands in for pasta in a weeknight pinch.

A hearty post-Thanksgiving chowder with butternut squash, celery root, savoy cabbage, rice, and leftover turkey in a silky pureed broth. Use up those holiday leftovers in 45 minutes flat.

Penne with winter squash, leeks, and parmesan cooks everything in one pot with nutmeg and olive oil. Simple Italian pasta, sweet squash and savory cheese in every bite.

Winter squash baked with Spanish brown rice, fresh tomatoes, and red bell pepper in one dish. A simple vegetable casserole with just four ingredients.