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
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Half Baked Harvest
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Roasted Butternut Squash With Brown Sugar Bacon
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The Clever Carrot
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Black Bean Butternut Sliders With Chipotle Ketchup
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How Sweet It Is
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Cranberry, Butternut And Brussels Sprout Brie Skillet Nachos
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Half Baked Harvest
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Polenta Crostini With Butternut Squash, Ricotta And Sage
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Edible Perspective
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Roasted Butternut With Black Garlic and Miso
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Feasting From Home
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Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup
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Cookie + Kate
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Spiced Almond Pancakes With Candied Butternut Squash
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Half Baked Harvest
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Butternut Squash Tikka Masala
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Roasted Butternut Tikka Masala
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Feasting From Home
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Easy Butternut Squash Shells
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How Sweet It Is
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Miso Roasted Butternut Squash
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Foodie Crush
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Butternut Squash Stuffed Mushrooms With Goat Cheese And Balsamic Glaze
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The Clever Carrot
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Creamy Butternut Squash Linguine With Fried Sage
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Cookie + Kate
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Simple Caramelized Butternut Squash And Kale Florentine Lasagna
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Half Baked Harvest
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Curried Butternut Squash, Brocoli, Cheddar And Goat Cheese Soup
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Butternut Squash Skillet Lasagna
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How Sweet It Is
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Spiced Butternut Squash Cupcakes With Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
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Gimme Some Oven
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Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprout, And Bread Stuffing With Apples
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Food52
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ABC Kitchen’s Butternut Squash On Toast
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Food52
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Kale Salad With Butternut Squash, Chickpeas And Tahini Dressing
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Foodie Crush
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Cappellacci di Zucca (Butternut Squash Cappellacci)
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Food52
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Winter Salad Of Roasted Golden Beets And Butternut Squash
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Verses from my Kitchen
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Artusi’s Butternut Squash Pie (Torta di Zucca Gialla)
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Food52
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
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Naturally Ella
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Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Pulled Pork Tacos
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The Law Student's Wife
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Parmesan Sage Crusted Butternut Squash Galette
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How Sweet It Is
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Butternut Squash Carbonara With Fried Sage Leaves
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bell'allimento
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Kale And Ricotta Stuffed Shells With Butternut Squash Sauce
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Completely Delicous
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Spicy Goat Cheese And Butternut Squash Triangles
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Adventures In Cooking
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Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Freekeh Salad With Kale
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The Law Student's Wife
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Roasted Butternut Squash And Turkey Chili
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Foodie Crush
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Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Ravioli With Browned Butter
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Half Baked Harvest
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