So much more than just decorative fall props, colorful, uniquely shaped winter squash are the vegetal gems of late autumn and winter cuisine. As local greens and tomatoes fade away for the year, ...

Here's exactly what to look for in a ripe squash. Harvest butternut squash when the skin is tan, matte, and too hard to pierce with a fingernail. Cure squash in a warm, sunny spot for a week to harden ...