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Butternut squash is a staple this time of year, but how do you cook it? Though it can seem like an intimidating vegetable, especially if you’re unfamiliar with it, it’s something even home chefs can ...

Pumpkin is a staple ingredient in many holiday dishes, like pumpkin pie, breads, soups and even ravioli. In addition to its seasonal appeal, pumpkin has been shown to have many health benefits.

From New York Times Cooking: Pumpkin pie made with canned pumpkin is all well and good, but pumpkin pie made with fresh butternut squash purée is even better. Thin-skinned and easy to cut, butternut ...

Lidia Bastianich notes that the traditional filling of pumpkin ravioli is simple. Instead of the traditional roasted Mantova squash, she uses butternut here and says it’s a good substitute. She also ...

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Still hunting for that one Thanksgiving side dish that steals the show? Scripps News food and wellness contributor Jessica DeLuise is leveling up classic butternut squash with a cozy, crowd-pleasing ...

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