How to Use winter squash in a Sentence
winter squash
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To make the most of your winter squash, don't toss those seeds!
— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2023 -
Two and a quarter pounds of winter squash might be sugary sweet one time and bland the next.
— J. J. Goode, The New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2022 -
This winter squash lasagna is the perfect meal for a cozy night in with your partner.
— Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 21 Dec. 2022 -
Harvest the last of the melons, pumpkins and winter squash when their stems turn brown and start to pull away from the base.
— Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2019 -
Horchata is a sweet drink and kabocha is a winter squash.
— Leanne Italie, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2022 -
Pumpkin is just a large squash and can be cooked and eaten like any winter squash.
— Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2021 -
Cantonese roast duck with sides like shrimp buns, BBQ beets and mala-spiced winter squash.
— Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 18 Nov. 2020 -
Harvest the last melons, pumpkins and winter squash once their stems turn brown and start to pull away from the base.
— Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Oct. 2020 -
About a quarter of the filling in her pumpkin pies will be winter squash.
— Robert McMillan, WSJ, 20 Nov. 2018 -
The method here doesn’t bother with cutting rock-hard raw winter squash.
— Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024 -
The winter squash, savory sausage, and punchy sage make this pasta dish perfect for a cozy night in.
— Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 21 Dec. 2022 -
Harvest melons, pumpkins and winter squash once their stems dry out and start to pull away from the base.
— Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Oct. 2022 -
Acorn squash is a type of winter squash that is high in dietary fiber and low in simple sugars.
— Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022 -
Glazed Squash Medley When choosing one kind of winter squash is just too tough, the answer is to have them all, of course.
— Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2023 -
When purchasing a winter squash, look for one that feels heavy and has a dry, sturdy stem.
— Tribune News Service, cleveland, 3 Nov. 2020 -
Acorn squash are winter squash with sweet-tasting flesh that can be roasted, baked, or steamed.
— Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2024 -
Rows 100 feet long and more than three feet wide rise amid earthen aisles, and the beds are now full of tomatoes, winter squash, corn, okra and bush beans.
— Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 14 July 2021 -
Squash blossoms grow on both summer and winter squash and make tasty dishes all on their own.
— Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2023 -
Don't like winter squash, no problem, use a sweet potato.
— Nick Desimone, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2022 -
Anne Lefort, from The Mindful Palate, will demonstrate how to use a variety of winter squash paired with warm spices.
— Chris Barlow, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2017 -
Brekke coaches us through how to prepare all of these winter squash styles below.
— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024 -
Peeling, seeding, and cutting up hard winter squash is about as much fun as cleaning the stove.
— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018 -
When the season turns, try winter squash and apples, and later in the year, go with cranberries and sweet potatoes.
— Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 2 Sep. 2020 -
The beans, pureed or not, are great over rice, with roasted winter squash or sweet potatoes, or in tacos or burritos.
— Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2022 -
Pumpkins are a type of winter squash, and so many different kinds are available these days!
— Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 23 Aug. 2022 -
Dragonwagon likes to cook them with potatoes and winter squash.
— Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2020 -
Hefty veggies like winter squash and beets get just a touch lighter with fresh kale, dressed in an unbeatable sweet vinaigrette.
— Christopher Michel, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2022 -
Pumpkins and winter squash start at $1, straw bales for $4, Indian corn and corn stalk bundles for $4.
— Beth Rankin, The Know, 4 Oct. 2019 -
The blade could be sharper, but the saw-toothed edges still do an excellent job of cutting through lefty loaves, cake layers, and tough winter squash.
— Betty Gold, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2020 -
Pumpkin puree adds an earthy, winter squash flavor to the batter, while ensuring the loaves bake up tender.
— Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
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