winter squash
noun
: any of various hard-shelled squashes (such as acorn squash, cushaw, or Hubbard squash) that can be stored for several months and belong to cultivars of several cucurbit species (especially Cucurbita maxima, C. moschata, and C. pepo)
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Climbing vegetables, such as beans, peas, melons, cucumbers, winter squash, and Malabar spinach (shown here), also thrive with support, producing abundant food in a small footprint.
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Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2024
Whether eaten as a summer or winter squash, tromboncino is delicious when sautéed, roasted, grilled, or steamed.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Aug. 2024
Acorn squash are winter squash with sweet-tasting flesh that can be roasted, baked, or steamed.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2024
Eggplant, zucchini, asparagus, artichokes, mushrooms, broccoli, tomatoes, beans, winter squash and potatoes: The centerpieces of so much seasonal Italian cooking, each with their own battery of complementary recipes to showcase their versatility.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 27 June 2024
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Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2024
Whether eaten as a summer or winter squash, tromboncino is delicious when sautéed, roasted, grilled, or steamed.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Aug. 2024
Acorn squash are winter squash with sweet-tasting flesh that can be roasted, baked, or steamed.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2024
Eggplant, zucchini, asparagus, artichokes, mushrooms, broccoli, tomatoes, beans, winter squash and potatoes: The centerpieces of so much seasonal Italian cooking, each with their own battery of complementary recipes to showcase their versatility.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 27 June 2024
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“Winter squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winter%20squash. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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