How to Use winter squash in a Sentence

winter squash

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  • To make the most of your winter squash, don't toss those seeds!
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2023
  • 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
  • This winter squash lasagna is the perfect meal for a cozy night in with your partner.
    — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 21 Dec. 2022
  • 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
  • Horchata is a sweet drink and kabocha is a winter squash.
    — Leanne Italie, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Pumpkin is just a large squash and can be cooked and eaten like any winter squash.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2021
  • Cantonese roast duck with sides like shrimp buns, BBQ beets and mala-spiced winter squash.
    — Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 18 Nov. 2020
  • 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
  • About a quarter of the filling in her pumpkin pies will be winter squash.
    — Robert McMillan, WSJ, 20 Nov. 2018
  • The method here doesn’t bother with cutting rock-hard raw winter squash.
    — Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • Glazed Squash Medley When choosing one kind of winter squash is just too tough, the answer is to have them all, of course.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 14 Nov. 2023
  • When purchasing a winter squash, look for one that feels heavy and has a dry, sturdy stem.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 3 Nov. 2020
  • Acorn squash are winter squash with sweet-tasting flesh that can be roasted, baked, or steamed.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2024
  • Rows 100 feet long and more than three feet wide rise amid earthen aisles, and the beds are now full of tomatoes, winter squash, corn, okra and bush beans.
    — Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 14 July 2021
  • Squash blossoms grow on both summer and winter squash and make tasty dishes all on their own.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Don't like winter squash, no problem, use a sweet potato.
    — Nick Desimone, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2022
  • Anne Lefort, from The Mindful Palate, will demonstrate how to use a variety of winter squash paired with warm spices.
    — Chris Barlow, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2017
  • Peeling, seeding, and cutting up hard winter squash is about as much fun as cleaning the stove.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 19 Mar. 2018
  • When the season turns, try winter squash and apples, and later in the year, go with cranberries and sweet potatoes.
    — Beth Dooley Special To The Star Tribune, Star Tribune, 2 Sep. 2020
  • 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
  • Pumpkins are a type of winter squash, and so many different kinds are available these days!
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Dragonwagon likes to cook them with potatoes and winter squash.
    — Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2020
  • 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
  • Pumpkins and winter squash start at $1, straw bales for $4, Indian corn and corn stalk bundles for $4.
    — Beth Rankin, The Know, 4 Oct. 2019
  • The blade could be sharper, but the saw-toothed edges still do an excellent job of cutting through lefty loaves, cake layers, and tough winter squash.
    — Betty Gold, Good Housekeeping, 29 July 2020
  • Solid vegetables like potatoes and winter squash take longer to cook, so place them on the baking sheet first.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 10 June 2024
  • Pumpkin puree adds an earthy, winter squash flavor to the batter, while ensuring the loaves bake up tender.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024

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