Rich Landau, one of the chefs behind fine-dining vegetable restaurant Vedge, told USA TODAY he’s been cooking with butternut squash for over 30 years.

Butternut squash is a fall staple, but prepping and cooking it isn’t exactly intuitive. The firm fruit (yes, it’s technically a fruit) is famously difficult to slice into (you’ll need a sharp knife, ...

Roasting vegetables perfectly requires a detailed plan, and butternut squash is no different. The best way to roast butternut squash in the oven is to place it cut side down. This method is also one ...

These recipes enhance the squash’s most wonderful qualities, whether you roast the squash, blitz it into soup or use it as a pastry topping. Video by The New York Times Julia Gartland for The New York ...

We tend to emphasize creamy and decadent foods during the holidays. Don’t get me wrong — I wouldn’t have it any other way. But if I can find an easy way to lighten up an otherwise heavy dish like ...

Walk into any grocery store, or better yet, your local farmers’ market this time of year, and you’ll likely see bins overflowing with seasonal squash in dozens of colors, shapes, and sizes. Knowing ...

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Butternut squash is a staple this time of year, but how do you cook it? Though it can seem like an intimidating vegetable, especially if you’re unfamiliar with it, it’s something even home chefs can ...