Rich Landau, one of the chefs behind fine-dining vegetable restaurant Vedge, told USA TODAY he’s been cooking with butternut ...

The cold weather is in full swing and one thing that you see at every farmer’s market and in every grocery store is butternut squash. This vegetable can be intimidating — even to those who have cooked ...

Butternut squash is a fall staple, but prepping and cooking it isn’t exactly intuitive. The firm fruit (yes, it’s technically a fruit) is famously difficult to slice into (you’ll need a sharp knife, ...

Roasted squash pairs well with herbs, cheeses, grains or rich spice blends.

My husband, who happens to be a chef, has been on a big soup kick lately. Luke made green chicken chili for game day last Sunday, a hearty veggie soup the weekend before that and just about anytime we ...

Roast butternut squash in 1-inch cubes to help it cook faster and more evenly. Cut it into two sections — a round section and a tube-shaped section — to make peeling easier. Season and serve roasted ...

There are many recipes for butternut squash soup, but this velvety puree of sweet squash, aromatic vegetables and cozy herbs is my go-to. It’s thick, rich, and brimming with hearty winter squash, ...

When you have more butternut squash than you can use, freezing is a great way to store it for later. Instead of letting it spoil, freezing keeps its flavor and texture intact, so you can enjoy it in ...

Stop overpaying for pre-peeled and chopped squash. Using a large, sharp chef’s knife, cut ¼ inch off the bottom end of the squash. Butternut squash is rather dense and can be hard to cut into, so it’s ...

Butternut squash is rich in vitamins and minerals, like magnesium and potassium. But picking the wrong one could diminish its nutritional content—and taste.