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acorn squash
noun
: an acorn-shaped dark green winter squash (Cucurbita pepo var. turbinata) with a ridged surface and mildly sweet yellow to orange flesh
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Saute acorn squash in a little canola oil over high heat until cooked, approximately 1 minute.
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Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Order Nanee’s polenta cakes with a hearty sauce that feels indulgent without being heavy; a seasonal gnocchi, currently with acorn squash and local mushrooms; or osso buco, perfect to share.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Order Nanee’s polenta cakes with a hearty sauce that feels indulgent without being heavy; a seasonal gnocchi, currently with acorn squash and local mushrooms; or osso buco, perfect to share.
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Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Feb. 2026
Make this winter soup by roasting, simmering, and blending acorn squash into a bowl of soup that's uber creamy and satisfying.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Order Nanee’s polenta cakes with a hearty sauce that feels indulgent without being heavy; a seasonal gnocchi, currently with acorn squash and local mushrooms; or osso buco, perfect to share.
—
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Order Nanee’s polenta cakes with a hearty sauce that feels indulgent without being heavy; a seasonal gnocchi, currently with acorn squash and local mushrooms; or osso buco, perfect to share.
—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Feb. 2026
Make this winter soup by roasting, simmering, and blending acorn squash into a bowl of soup that's uber creamy and satisfying.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for acorn squash
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“Acorn squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acorn%20squash. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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