butternut squash
noun
: a smooth somewhat bottle-shaped buff-colored winter squash (Cucurbita moschata) with usually orange flesh
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Recent items include butternut squash Milanese, pickled mushroom croquettes and caramelized apple olive oil cake.
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Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
In this recipe, sweet and nutty butternut squash balances the tomato acidity of the broth.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Vegetable Pasta While not technically pasta, vegetable noodles like zucchini noodles (zoodles), butternut squash noodles, or spaghetti squash can be used as a low-carb alternative to pasta in some dishes, providing a healthier option that won’t spike blood sugar.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
The creamy broth, chicken sausage, butternut squash, and kale meld together beautifully.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
In this recipe, sweet and nutty butternut squash balances the tomato acidity of the broth.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Vegetable Pasta While not technically pasta, vegetable noodles like zucchini noodles (zoodles), butternut squash noodles, or spaghetti squash can be used as a low-carb alternative to pasta in some dishes, providing a healthier option that won’t spike blood sugar.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
The creamy broth, chicken sausage, butternut squash, and kale meld together beautifully.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
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