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It was our least favorite to eat plain, but maybe with some parmesan cheese and bolognese sauce, it just might top our culinary charts! No matter what variety of winter squash or pumpkin you choose, always pick squash that feels heavy for their size. And we have a stuffed delicata rings recipe in our Bountiful cookbook. Always a work in progress! Until the recent rise in popularity of butternut squash, acorn squash was the most commonly available in the U.S. Acorn squash are round, with even groves around the entire squash and moist, sweet, tender flesh. We believe them and are total fans of making this one of our top-eating pumpkins! Thanks so much. ??? Ours was still young and thus, white seeds. Want to grow these blue beauties? https://www.thekitchenmccabe.com/2016/11/14/make-pumpkin-puree-squash Others, though, are new or heirloom varieties that make for sweet and delicious eating. Blue Hokkaido squash (a type of pumpkin) is quite special. I want these photos, along with description and recipes, to peruse, drool over and cook from at my fingertips -anywhere in the house. "Sugar pie" and other smaller, sweet pumpkins make for great eating and can be used just like acorn squash. How do you use unripe butternut squash? Here’s more info and here they show the a lot of the different shape variations. Don’t know, we’re still trying to figure this one out. We can’t wait to get our hands on another true hubbard this season because they’re so “ugly-cute” and last forever in a cool dry spot in the house. The flesh is sweet, nutty, and a bit drier than other squash with a distinct corn-like flavor. Spaghetti squash is large, weighing in between 3 and 5 pounds, with pale yellow-white skin and orange or bright yellow flesh. https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/winter-squash-101-acorn-beyond Some of our more common varieties are listed below: Acorn This small, dark green squash with deep ridges is shaped like an acorn. Stay tuned…. Some varieties of pumpkins, however, can be roasted or turned into soups just like other scrumptious winter squash. We’ve heard of other similar varieties called Festival and Celebration, but are they the basically same thing? If you’re a fan of Thanksgiving dinner, you’ve most likely had it because it’s a popular potluck dish because it’s super delicious and easy to prepare with endless possibilities. I planted 2 vines and yielded 17 fruits!!!!! Let us know if you’ve come across any other interesting varieties. Or roast and then mash them along with plenty of butter and warm spices like cumin or nutmeg. It has a very mild flavor, but with some extra spices it can be super delicious. So keep checking back on our obsessed winter squash guide and pumpkins because we want to be the kids who have eaten the most winter squash and pumpkins. The dense, smooth, sweet flesh is so tasty it needs very little fuss in preparation—roasting it or slicing and baking it with a bit of butter or oil and salt are all these delicious squash needs. Why on earth isn’t this in book format? More info here. Get easy-to-follow, delicious recipes delivered right to your inbox. Other names: Peanut squash, bohemian squash or sweet potato squash, Flavor and other notes: Skin is super tender when baked and perfect for stuffing. This is the variety that we discovered and ate. There are five common species of Cucurbita: ficifolia (chilacayote Spicy Sambal roasted pumpkin works with pretty much any winter squash but is particularly delicious with the nutty flavor of Red Kuri. Though that magazine project never finished, we haven’t given up! It contains little flesh, but it’s edible and perfect as a soup bowl or stuffed and baked. Good information, beautiful photos. Delicata squash is small, oblong, and cheerfully striped in bright yellow, dark green, and orange. The deep, dark green ridges of an acorn give way to a mild, nutty, broadly appealing flesh that makes the squash adaptable to a wide variety of recipes both plain and elevated. The peel is exceptionally thin and is, in fact, edible (although many choose not to partake). More info here. Sweet, tender orange flesh. Butternut squash is quite versatile; it sautes quickly​ and is especially delicious when roasted. They are no more than 4 inches in diameter and weigh less than a pound, making them perfect for stuffing, roasting, and serving as an appetizer or side dish. More great info and other variations of the buttercup squash here. Photo in thumbnail is similar to plant you will receive. I like the dense, sweet flavour profile of kabocha so this HONEY NUT baby butternut is a must try!!! Or maybe they’re actually an orange kabocha instead of a red kuri? Perfect for roasting, baking, steaming, mashing, and sautéing, these flavorful squash are quite versatile, and the smaller ones can simply be cut in half, seeds removed, and roasted with a little butter and brown sugar for a sweet side dish the kids will love. Some latest work in Berkeley, CA: Stack of burgers, Lexi reminding us to be present, embrace the momen, Garden watermelon radish! They sweeten as they sit and their extra-thick skins help them store through the winter (up to 5 months if kept properly cool and dry). Please, please, please do a book! 14 Sweet & Hot Peppers Seeds Variety Pack 700 Seeds Non-GMO Peppers Seeds for Planting Outdoor & Indoor Home Gardening Anaheim Jalapeno Habanero Cayenne Serrano Poblano Cubanelle Pepperoncinis & More. Field pumpkins, like those used for jack o' lanterns, have dry, flavorless flesh. We’ve had delicious Japanese miso stewed kabocha with the skin-on. Don’t be fooled by it’s beauty. Texture is a little drier, but still sweet and delicious. It’s fantastic as a decorative centerpiece or fancy soup bowl. You can also stuff the halves and bake. I’ve always been afraid of most of these, but will try them now. What a wonderful guide you’ve created! Easier to cut than an acorn squash. They are dark green and mottled, often with bumpy skin and make lovely table decoration until they're cooked. Recipe ideas: Roasted Acorn squash with butter and brown sugar, Stuffed Acorn squash. It has a cute stem that is depressed into the squash. But it’s a green-looking Spaghetti Squash that separates into strands just like common yellow spaghetti squash when cooked. Recipe ideas: Speckled Hound Squash Coconut Soup, We really enjoyed researching and photographing this winter squash guide. Buttercup This delicious squash has a round dark green shell that is sometimes spotted or striped with gray-colored top. Flavor and other notes: This French heirloom might look odd with it’s bumpy outside “peanut-shell” covering, but it’s delicious! They’re an heirloom originating from Australia and even across the world, they’re one of the most popular for design and decorative purposes. Winter squash have thick, tough shells that protect the sweet, rich flesh inside which makes them excellent storage vegetables. More info here and here. Design by WORC & Purr. But for those of us who know and eat this pumpkin well, it’s tan and more often called a cinderella then a fairy tale pumpkin, which is more orange skinned. Many of these varieties like Dickinson, Chelsea and Kentucky are used to make canned pumpkin puree because their flavor is fabulous. Flavor and other notes:  It’s more of a Summer squash, but it’s cool looking, so we wanted to add it to our list. No matter what variety of winter squash or pumpkin you choose, always pick squash that feels heavy for their size. The skin is tender and edible. This small squash has a skin coated with cream colour and the ridges are dark green. It’s definitely one of our favorite squashes because of the flavor and also it’s thinner skinned and easy to cut. Has a pointy tip at one end. You can bake, roast, mash, or puree these eating pum… Hi Tim, that’s a new one for us, thanks for letting us know! It also makes a wonderful vessel for a dramatic stuffed squash and its flesh mashes up nicely into baked good or soups. Cut in half and clean out the seed cavity. The multicolored skin is pale yellow with green and orange stripes, and has a yellow flesh reminiscent of a sweet potato. Diane loves eating a delicious pumpkin that her mom stewed for an hour over the stove. We’re on the hunt for those varieties! Some pumpkin varieties are best left to carving because they are more pretty than they are flavorful. pumpkin squash or butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed and diced into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch chunks, potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks, grapeseed oil (as needed to saute the onion and rissole cakes, respectively), white onion, diced small, salt and freshly ground black pepper, vanilla white chocolate chips (recommended : hershey s premier white chips), scallions, white and tender green … For such a huge squash, it has few and small seeds. You can bake, roast, mash, or puree these eating pumpkins just like other winter squash. Other names: Fig Leaf Gourd, Malabar Gourd, Seven Year Melon. Other names: Blue pumpkins, Gray Pumpkins. Other names : Pepper Squash, Royal Acorn, Table King, Table Queen (aka ‘Des Moines’, ‘Danish’). They are one of the oldest pumpkin varieties cultivated in the U.S. Very productive! Green Striped CUSHAW Squash Pumpkin Cucurbita jocad (30 Seeds) $3.00$3.00. They seem to last for months in a cool area on the counter top. There’s many different cultivars, including pink, blue, hybrid/rainbow varieties. Some white pumpkins are simply white field pumpkins and are best used for decorations and carving. However there are exceptions to the misconception about how edible these pumpkins and winter squash are. Sit in the kitchen with a cup of coffee, read in bed, plan with in my office, even take with me in the car on road trips to noodle on menus…. Place pan in pre-heated oven and bake for about 45 minutes to one hour We’ve also heard of the “small wonder” which is a smaller, personal sized version with outer skin that looks like an orange pumpkin. All Rights Reserved. Generally, any pumpkin with warts or knobby rough skin are called “knuckleheads” at markets. Flavor and other notes: 2-3 pounds, very similar to green kabocha but with blue hues. Our research started in 2014 during our ambitious attempt at creating a quarterly magazine focused on individual ingredients. Great Guide but I have a question. Other names: Hoka, Hokkaido, Ebisu, Japanese Pumpkin or Delica. Keep up the amazing work! Spaghetti squash is all about the texture; once cooked, the flesh pulls apart into thick, slightly crisp, noodle-like strands (hence the name). More info here on blue ballet squash. Some can be quite watery and tasteless. Great info and growing guide here. Beautiful photo’s! Look for pumpkins labeled sweet or sugar pumpkins. Flavor and other notes: Gorgeous French heirloom with Glowing orange/reddish outside and large pumpkin that is a show stopping color for fall decor. I bought one of those a few years ago and it was the most delicious pumpkin I’ve ever had and now I seek it out every year. Hmmm….. Since hubbards are so big, you may find you have leftovers, in which case you can easily make a delicious winter squash spice cake. But definitely give them a taste and you’ll be wowed by their sweet flavor and awesome texture! The peel is really more of a rind and is difficult to cut so the squash is usually cooked with the skin intact.​. https://www.thespruce.com/guide-to-best-types-of-pumpkins-4092354 Because of their size, hubbards are often sold in seeded pre-cut chunks, making the squash more appealing to home cooks. (shameless self promotion). White pumpkins are available in several varieties, but the lumina tends to have the best taste. You all probably know this squash already, if you don’t then you are definitely must be living in a cave. Look for pumpkins labeled sweet or sugar pumpkins. It’s what was commonly seen on peoples porches as Autumn decor and often sold as markets called “cinderella pumpkin” or “fairy tale pumpkin”. When you’re in a bind and want something quick to eat, you can easily microwave an acorn squash with some butter, brown sugar and maple syrup for a quick vegetable side dish. More info here. Another fine example of how looks can be deceiving. When purchasing, make sure to check delicatas for bruises, cuts, and soft spots before buying. Also, make sure to cook the squash properly to bring out its best flavor and texture. More info here and here. The flavor is fantastic and it’s the perfect size for stuffing too. The fun hasn’t ended because we’re going to keep adding new winter squash as they come into our kitchen. Flavor and other notes: Long and large, often sold in pieces with different color varieties. Flavor and other notes: Part of the turban squash family, this one is large and has a top “turban” with multiple colors. It’s an oldie but goodie! Due to its shape and size, the exterior is difficult to peel, so the squash is usually cooked along with its skin, either cut into wedges or halved horizontally; once cooked, you can choose to eat the skin or discard it. Roasted Green Butternut Squash Slices Wash and peel the squash. The skin is mostly dark green, with occasional splotches of orange and yellow and the flesh is slightly yellowish pumpkin orange. Technically speaking, carnivals are a hybrid between the Acorn and Sweet Dumpling SquashesTheir flavor is nutty and mildly sweet and flesh is like a sweet potato and butternut squash. Both shapes are tear-dropish . Very interesting! Think cumin, paprika and other potentially flavorful spices to add to this squash. Other names: Blue hokkaido squash, Blue Kuri Kabocha,  Blue Kabocha. More cool info here and here. The photos alone are stunning. The smooth rind is firm, deeply-ribbed and can range in color from dark Flavor and other notes: Acorn squashes are one of the most well known and popular of all hard winter squashes because they’re so easy to cook and eat! Thank you so much for this! Place pumpkin halves cut side down in roasting pan and add about 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) of water. Flavor and other notes: We found these little beauties at a farmers market in Montana and were super excited to find such fresh-off-the-vine sweet dumplings! So glad you enjoy them as much as we do! The same goes for different varieties of winter squash. Grown in the USA. I bought a specialty pumpkins a orange one and a white one in November they are still good can I cook them and eat them in February. https://whiteonricecouple.com/food/guide-winter-squash-pumpkins They are also tasty when made the star ingredient in a quiche. Because of its thin skin, however, it does not store as long or as easily as other winter squash. Your email address will not be published. More info here. So helpful for continued enjoyment of my beautiful fall decorations! As if the gray-blue skin giving way to bright orange flesh didn't have you sold, these squash also have a wonderfully subtle sweet and deeply nutty flavor that stands on its own better than any winter squash. One of our local farmers grows it in fall and it stores really well like a winter squash. Vibrant patterns of orange and green colors and stripes. Make sure to flip to look at it’s underside and you’ll see that it’s truly in the turban family of pumpkins. Flavor and other notes: It’s a smaller version of a blue hubbard, but with smoother skin. Flavor and other notes: Shape is fig or tear-drop shaped.This is a smaller hubbard squash variety. Cheese pumpkins have wonderfully sweet and firm flesh, perfect for roasting, but this pumpkin can also be baked, steamed, boiled, grilled, and even pickled. So let’s get started on our obsession with this winter squash guide to share what we’ve been able to find, cook and enjoy. We first discovered this variety in Montana during our fly fishing trip and were thrilled to find such a cute winter squash! Kabocha squash is large, round, and squat. Other names: none that we were able to find. There’s so many varieties and colors of acorn squash and here’s another good link. This post was originally published in 2016. This is one of those squashes that you definitely want to eat the whole thing. I always wondered about some of these varieties, thank you for your thoughtful explanations and beautiful photographs. It is shaped like a squat Bake in a 350 degree oven until tender. Also, make sure to cook the squash properly to bring out its best flavor and texture. A little bit of googling led me to your website where I learned more about these delightful and delicious squash. Simply roasted with a bit of salt and butter, the Blue Hokkaido is delicious. Some of the red kuri’s don’t have the signature tip, so we’re wondering if they were just picked too soon? The yellow skin with bright orange or deep green stripes makes this small, terribly cute squash hard to resist. $4.50 shipping. Other names: Warty Goblin (orange pumpkin pictured here with the green warts), Red Warty Thing (red pumpkin pictured here with red warts). More info here and here. Sweet and flesh is a little drier and denser than most squash. I had gotten a few Carnival squash as part of my CSA recently and based on the shape had assumed they were acorn squash. Just kidding! The vibrant color continues on the inside of Rouge Vif d'Etampes pumpkins, which are perfect for roasting with a bit of spice. Cinderella pumpkins are super popular for decorating, but when you’re hungry, just know it’s a delicious dinner option. ©2021 White On Rice Couple. Your email address will not be published. All images here are works of Todd Porter and Diane Cu-Porter and are protected by copyright law. Lay out the squash slices on an oiled cookie sheet. Flavor and other notes: Don’t judge this squash by it’s cover. Flavor and other notes: When cooked separates into strands like spaghetti. https://www.allrecipes.com/article/how-to-cook-kabocha-squash and descriptions!! Green Striped Cushaw - Pumpkin Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds No need to argue. Hubbards are slightly tear-shaped with dark green to pale grayish blue skins and remarkably sweet flesh with a clear pumpkin flavor. They can be used as baked tureens for soup, but are otherwise best left for carving and decoration. Hubbard squash can be some of the largest winter squash you'll find (besides field pumpkins, that is)—the smallest ones still dwarf the largest of butternut squash. Just stab it and crack it and cook it up! But when you get past the knife action, you’ll be in love with the taste. Credit: The Washington Post / Contributor Other names: Orange Hokkaido Squash, Japanese squash, Baby red hubbard, Uchini Kuri squash, Potimarron in France and Onion Squash in the UK. One of the sweetest winter squashes, with excellent flavor. Rouge Vif d'Etampes pumpkins are a brilliant red-orange color that would be magical enough, but they are also wonderfully round and squat, the combination giving them the nickname "Cinderella pumpkins.". The Hokkaido squash, also called Red Kuri squash, looks like a small, red-orange pumpkin without the deep ridges in the sides. Required fields are marked *. They look almost fake because of their odd top and bottom shape, but it’s totally edible! One type of winter squash, a hubbard squash has many names such as "green pumpkin" or "buttercup." Other names: Sugar Baby, Sugar Pie, Pie pumpkins. Slice the butternut into 1/2 inch slices. Tan skin, orange flesh, hour-glass shape. This heirloom dates back as early as the 1820’s. Best of all, it mashes and purees smoothly, with no thick strands or fibrous bits, making it perfect to turn into a luscious soup. Love everything about it! Thanks Donna! I hope they taste good, I have a lot of them. Kabocha squash is remarkably sweet and tender with a slightly nutty flavor. Flavor and other notes: There’s many different varieties and different names, but overall, the flesh and sweet and commonly used for pumpkin pies for their superb flavor and texture. Yes, pumpkins are as edible as any other common winter squash. Jones Family Farms grows over 50 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds. Blue pumpkins are medium to large in size, averaging 15-25 centimeters in diameter and weighing 6-10 pounds, and are round to oblate in shape with a flattened blossom and stem end. This squash is good for baking as it is small in size and can be cooked whole. Flavor and other notes: Small, decorative looking, but definitely edible with a sweet pumpkin flavor. I’m definitely going to pick up a couple new-to-me squashes next time I’m at the market. Sweet, great for baking and desserts. Thanks so much for the informative guide and great photos! It is particularly delicious cut into rings and roasted with butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Flavor and other notes: Bright orange flesh interior, aromatic and sugary. This guide is wonderful! Cut it in half, stuff it with your favorite meat or grain fillings and voila! Rumor has it that the longer you store butternut squash, the sweeter and nuttier the flavor becomes. Please do not use, distribute, reproduce, sell, re-purpose or take these images. On the outside it looks like an oblong watermelon. Great pics. They're also the ideal vessel for stuffing, and make an excellent vegan main course for special occasions and holidays. More info here. Flavor and other notes: Super cool looking with grey/blue coloring and it’s delicious. Share this winter squash guide on Pinterest! Flavor and other notes: When Mommy and Daddy Acorn and Sweet Dumpling squashes have babies, they’re called carnival squash. It looks like a pumpkin but is pressed on the top which gives it a distinct shape. Use a white pumpkin next time you bake a pumpkin cake. One of these years we want to go all-out and line the whole front of our house with these gorgeous specimens. Flavor and other notes: We love eating these family of squashes, but they’re firm and can be tough to cut. Ok, maybe not exactly like that but you get the idea. Let us know if there’s any unique and delicious varieties you’ve found so we can add to our winter squash guide. They’re chunky, clunky looking but always a favorite. https://www.yummly.com/recipes/cooking-green-pumpkin-squash They’re harvested in late Summer, early Fall and can be stored for long periods, and then eaten during the Winter. Other names: Vegetable spaghetti, noodle squash, vegetable marrow, gold string melon. What was this delicious pumpkin? To do this, we store the data as outlined in our privacy policy. It’s fantastic! After baking it in the oven, a fabulous dinner is served. The pumpkin variety dictates the color of the mature fruit. https://www.pinterest.com/bountiful2baske/squash-pumpkins-seed-varieties The long stem definitely makes them unique looking and easy to pick out in a crowd of mini pumpkins. The flesh greenish to orange in colour, has slightly sweet taste and is also soft. They tend to weigh between 12 ounces and 2 pounds. Cut pumpkin in half and remove seeds and strings. 2-3 week old Fairy Tale Orange Green Squash plant. One average banana squash probably feeds 50. Coming up next, our sweet potato guide! Now we’ll wait to eat it because it traveled so far. The flesh is starchy but has a smooth texture and is sweet with a slight corn flavor. Other varieties we’re on the lookout for is Stripetti, which is a cross between a Delicata and Spaghetti squash. Can weigh 10-40 pounds! Love all the information on this underrated gem. It is very hard to find and I don’t know the name! You’ll be able to spot them right away because they’re much smaller than the traditional Jack-O-Lantern pumpkin but they’re definitely tastier! Although called "winter squash," the natural season of these varieties of squash and pumpkins runs from late summer to mid-winter, with some varieties available year-round. Banh mi bar for team lunch today: Vietnamese caram, Green Acorn Squash (when ripened or left out for a while it’ll turn orange-ish, but not to be confused with Gold Acorn Squash). Thanks! Flavor and other notes: One of the best tasting Kabocha varieties, super sweet and delicious. It's delicious in soups, or simply roasted. I guess I have always considered them decor or possibly not tasting sweet and delicious. The acorn squash may turn orange during storage. The texture is watery and flavor is very zucchini-like. Another variety of kabocha I will plant next year are 3 baby kabochas…one is called Speckled Pup and in the same category of baby kabocha are a green and gray one from Johnny’s Selected Seeds. It is the sweetest winter squash with a thick, bright orange, moist flesh that hides very few seeds. All these hard-skinned beauties beauties are known as squash or specifically winter squash, which include everything pumpkin and related. Over the past several years, butternut squash has become a standard ingredient on menus as the star in a creamy soup, ravioli filling, or risotto flavor. If you want to grow this beauty, here’s some info here. It’s bright orange and knobbly. Originally grown by the Seminole Indians in the everglade swamps of Florida. And climate and regional growing conditions just make then “look different”? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Other similar looking varieties are Harlequin, Sweet Lightening and Heart of Gold but are slightly different in color. Please do not use, distribute, reproduce, sell, re-purpose or take these images. Winter squash have thick, tough shells that protect the sweet, rich flesh inside which makes them excellent storage vegetables. Maybe a little too obsessed because we keep scouring farmers markets and farms that are local and beyond to learn and discover new varieties. They can, unlike decorative gourds, be roasted and eaten, their mild flesh taking nicely to a wide range of seasonings and their floury texture working well in soups. The smaller specimens can be hollowed out, roasted until tender, and filled with savory custards or small portions of soup for a fun dinner party treat. We’ve had these pumpkins for a few weeks at our studio and everyone who passes by them think they’re the most cool looking species ever. We are always amazed at how tender the skin and flesh are. Giraumons' colors range from mottled green, orange, and yellow and the skin is interestingly bumpy, which is why they are widely used as decoration. Flavor and other notes: One of the most common and popular winter squashes. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Common Name(s): Orange/Red Kabocha or Ambercup Squash, Other names: Sunshine Hybrid, Sunshine Kabocha Squash, Amber-Cup. The peanut shell looking warts are cause by sugar in the skin. Skin is soft edible if cooked long enough. Size is from big to gigantic. Flavor and other notes: These beauties are just stunning! Texture is similar to a butternut squash. The large turban squash makes excellent edible soup tureens; simply roast until tender and fill. Other grains with cheese basil and garlic salt outside it looks like the dense, Lightening. 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