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Healthy Winter Squash and Pumpkin Recipes and Cooking Tips

From grocery stores to CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture), there are hard squash and pumpkins aplenty in the fall, harbingers of the winter ahead. Squash appeals to our instinct to settle in, to create hearty meals that will get us through the coming chill. Store winter squash and pumpkins in a cool spot with good air circulation (not the refrigerator, but a cool pantry or cellar) for up to 1 month. They will nourish you through the winter: one cup of cooked winter squash has few calories (around 80) but is high in both vitamin A (214 percent of the recommended daily value) and vitamin C (33 percent), as well as being a good source of vitamins B6 and K, potassium and folate. So settle in and enjoy these healthy winter squash and pumpkin recipes from EatingWell.
Healthy Winter Squash and Pumpkin Recipes - Savory
Healthy Winter Squash and Pumpkin Recipes - Sweet

Winter Squash and Pumpkin Cooking Tips
- If you can’t cut into the squash, place in a preheated 400°F oven for 12 minutes or microwave on High for 3 minutes. The heat will loosen the skin enough to let a knife inside—but be careful of steam escaping from the inner core.
- Winter squash can be peeled with a vegetable peeler or paring knife, but no need to remove the skin if you’re planning to bake it and scoop out the flesh when it’s done.

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I never know how to cook squash, but I got some great tips from this collection. I made the Southwestern Stuffed Acorn Squash, and I can't wait to try the chocolate pumpkin bundt cake.
Brenda, Pittsburg, PA |
I am looking for a savory pumpkin soup recipe, nice, thick and creamy. No cinnamon please!!
Dr. Michael Houston, Louisville, KY |
for Dr. Michael Houston. I have a German pumpkin soup recipe. Could mail it to you. But it seems difficult to exchange mail addresses!
Margot, Monfalcone, It |
I've been recently introduced to acorn squash and looking for different types of recipies. What sites could I go to to find a nice variety of recipies?
K. Pierson, Cleveland, OH |
Easy Acorn Squash recipe: Pierce squash with knife. Place in microwave on dish. Microwave for 12 minutes. Take out of micowave and wrap in foil, let rest for 10 minutes. Cut in half, scoop out seeds. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and cinnamon. Dot with small amount of butter. Yum!!!!
K Fallon, West Greenwich, RI |
I would love to have the German pupkin soup recipe from Margo - athenamasters@yahoo.com
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A. Masters, San Diego, CA |
I would also like the German pumpkin soup recipe from Margot. Thanks. buddyg39@verizon.net
Margie, Robbinsville, NC |
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linda, Apple Valley, CA |
I would like to have German pumpkin soup recipe from Sonia thank you sonialoos@comcast.net
Sonia, Greeley, CO |
Another great way to cook squash: Cut in half, fill with whole grape or cherry tomatoes. Season with desired spices. Bake or microwave. There is no need to sweeten with syrups or sugars- the tomatoes have you covered.
photoshooter, Superior, WI |
I would love to have the German pupkin soup recipe from Margot - chvybl88@aol.com
Susan, Pelham, NH |
I also would like the German pumpkin soup recipe, sounds interestins. Thanks, DKB512@aol.com
Diane, Sanford, FL |
I recently saw a receipe for pumpkin pie using cool and no eggs. This was a light receipe with very little sugar. Does have this receipe or one like it? I would love to make it for Thanksgiving. Thanks, Oveeda
Oveeda, Fleming Island, FL |
I returned from germany just a couple of days ago, where I had pumpkin soup for the first time. I would love this recipe, margo. Thanks! RRGrove@hotmail.com
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