Winter Squash

Includes acorn, butternut, delicata, kabocha, pumpkin

Buying Look for firm squash that does not yield to pressure and is free of soft spots or bruises.

Storing Store at cool room temperature for 1–6 months, depending on the variety.

Quick tip To save time, purchase precubed squash or even all-natural, 100 percent canned pumpkin purée.

Using Roast or steam squash wedges and serve as a side dish, or add cubed squash to soups; use canned pumpkin purée for baking.