and whether it will be used in a recipe or as an ornamental fruit, like gourds. All squash varieties belong to the cucurbit family, which includes summer and winter squash, pumpkins, zucchini, melons ...
Next, we simmer kabocha squash (also known as Japanese pumpkin) with coconut milk, ginger, and Thai red curry paste, for a fragrant soup with a subtle kick. And don’t forget the pumpkin seeds!
Butternut squash is a winter squash variety, meaning it’s planted in the summer and harvested in the fall. Unlike summer squash like zucchini which is picked young and tender, butternut squash ...