There are many different types of squash and really, thank goodness for that! They can be a tasty side dish, they can transform into noodles, they can be the base for soup, they can even turn into ...

Sure, you know all about pumpkin and zucchini but what about patty pan, luffa and banana squash? It turns out that this plant family is large and surprisingly diverse. In fact, there’s a delicious ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Every season is squash season—especially when you're thinking about different types of squash. And we're ...

I remember peeking under the big, green leaves in the pumpkin and winter squash patch of our garden when I was young. Some of the trailing vines led into the wooded area next to our garden. The bright ...

Here's the scoop on some winter squash varieties you might find at farmers markets or your neighborhood grocery stores. • Acorn: Small and round; shaped like an acorn with dark green skin. Some have ...

Squash can be divided into two major categories — summer and winter squash. Summer squash have thin skins, while winter squash have hard shells. Roasting, puréeing for soup, slicing raw, and searing ...

While the most common varieties of summer squash can be found year-round – we’re looking at you, green zucchini – the season for which they’re named brings a bounty of less familiar ones. Short and ...