Butternut squash can all look the same from afar, but once you get up close, you can tell right away which ones are ready. First things first, take a look -- butternut squash should have dark ...

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Bring 1 inch of water to boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket. Add peeled and cubed squash in an even layer.

Skin: The color and appearance of a butternut squash’s skin will tell you how ripe it is. You want one with a matte exterior (shiny spots are an indicator that it’s not ripe) and no visible ...

Pumpkins may be the most famous of what are loosely called winter squashes, but within the gourd genus, there is an enticing ...