How to Use winter squash in a Sentence

winter squash

noun
  • To make the most of your winter squash, don't toss those seeds!
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Serve this dish alone or pair it with roasted turnips and winter squash.
    — The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Pumpkin is just a large squash and can be cooked and eaten like any winter squash.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2021
  • The winter squash, which grows on a vine, is both nourishing and tasty.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
  • This winter squash lasagna is the perfect meal for a cozy night in with your partner.
    — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The method here doesn’t bother with cutting rock-hard raw winter squash.
    — Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Two and a quarter pounds of winter squash might be sugary sweet one time and bland the next.
    — J. J. Goode, The New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2022
  • Acorn squash are winter squash with sweet-tasting flesh that can be roasted, baked, or steamed.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2024
  • About a quarter of the filling in her pumpkin pies will be winter squash.
    — Robert McMillan, WSJ, 20 Nov. 2018
  • Brekke coaches us through how to prepare all of these winter squash styles below.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
  • Squash blossoms grow on both summer and winter squash and make tasty dishes all on their own.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Acorn squash is a type of winter squash that is high in dietary fiber and low in simple sugars.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
  • When purchasing a winter squash, look for one that feels heavy and has a dry, sturdy stem.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 3 Nov. 2020
  • Pumpkin and winter squash are already very shelf-stable once they’ve been cured.
    — Laura Simpson, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Pumpkins, a type of winter squash, don't fare well when planted near summer squash.
    — Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
  • Dragonwagon likes to cook them with potatoes and winter squash.
    — Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2020
  • The winter squash, savory sausage, and punchy sage make this pasta dish perfect for a cozy night in.
    — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Harvest melons, pumpkins and winter squash once their stems dry out and start to pull away from the base.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Oct. 2022
  • Harvest the last melons, pumpkins and winter squash once their stems turn brown and start to pull away from the base.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Oct. 2020
  • Versatile and vibrant winter squash is on repeat for us from fall through spring.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Like other winter squash, spaghetti squash keeps for a long time and can be stored for up to three months in a cool, dry place.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The third crop in the Three Sisters planting method is winter squash.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Pumpkins are a type of winter squash, and so many different kinds are available these days!
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Peeling, seeding, and cutting up hard winter squash is about as much fun as cleaning the stove.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Harvest the last of the melons, pumpkins and winter squash when their stems turn brown and start to pull away from the base.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Oct. 2019
  • Discover the best storage, shelf life, and cooking ideas for this beloved winter squash.
    — Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
  • Roasting is one of the best ways to bring out the natural sweetness and flavor of winter squash.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Hefty veggies like winter squash and beets get just a touch lighter with fresh kale, dressed in an unbeatable sweet vinaigrette.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 24 Aug. 2022
  • The beans, pureed or not, are great over rice, with roasted winter squash or sweet potatoes, or in tacos or burritos.
    — Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2022
  • Butternut squash and pumpkin are both types of winter squash that are sweet and nutritious.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Nov. 2025

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