winter squash
noun
: any of various hard-shelled squashes (such as acorn squash, cushaw, or Hubbard squash) that can be stored for several months and belong to cultivars of several cucurbit species (especially Cucurbita maxima, C. moschata, and C. pepo)
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Get The Recipe Baked Acorn Squash A simple three-ingredient recipe that makes the most of this winter squash.
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Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
For example, bananas, mangoes, melons, papayas, tomatoes, and winter squashes should all be stored at room temp.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
Once cured, raw winter squash can last for months if kept in ideal conditions:
Ideal Storage Conditions
After curing, store your winter squash in a cool, dark area at 55-60°F.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
And don’t just think of these as dessert wines; while foie gras and blue cheese are always a good idea alongside wine with high residual sugar, savory dishes made with apples, pears, or winter squash also work well.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
For example, bananas, mangoes, melons, papayas, tomatoes, and winter squashes should all be stored at room temp.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
Once cured, raw winter squash can last for months if kept in ideal conditions:
Ideal Storage Conditions
After curing, store your winter squash in a cool, dark area at 55-60°F.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
And don’t just think of these as dessert wines; while foie gras and blue cheese are always a good idea alongside wine with high residual sugar, savory dishes made with apples, pears, or winter squash also work well.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Winter squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winter%20squash. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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