Nothing Spooky About Winter Squash

Although squash is technically classified as fruit because it contains seeds and develops from the flower-producing part of a plant, it’s treated like a vegetable for cooking purposes. It’s a member of the gourd family and is packed with nutrients.

Squash is an excellent source of dietary fiber to help digestion, vitamin A to boost immune health, keep your eyes healthy, and support cell growth. And lots of phytonutrients to keep you healthy all the way around.

Winter squash is available from late summer through late winter. These heartier varieties have a thicker outer shell, allowing them to keep for extended periods.

Butternut, acorn, pumpkin, and spaghetti squash are some of the well-known types. Still, there are plenty of unusual shapes and colors to add to your table - like the Red Kuri, the plump cheese (aka Cinderella pumpkins), the cheerfully-striped Delicata, the speckled kabocha, and the humongous Hubbard.

DELICATA SQUASH

The flavors range from mild to nutty to sweet. Each kind is a solid choice for roasting, baking or pureeing for soups. Winter squash's dense texture makes it easy to use in soups, casseroles, breads, and desserts.

Visit Howie's produce department for winter squash for your holiday meals. We also carry a selection of gourds to decorate your holiday tables.