But don’t overlook savory or sweet squash soufflé and squash pie (pumpkin is a squash, but you can make pies with butternut squash and other varieties). Add squash to stews and casseroles. Season it with your favorite spices (we like nutmeg and cinnamon) and fresh herbs. Make squash fries (like sweet potato fries).

Acorn and butternut squash are delicious vegetables that also can be puréed into a dip or hors d’oeuvre.

SQUASH DIP RECIPE
1. Bake or steam a 2-pound squash.
2. Place the flesh in a food processor with 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon orange rind and 1/2 teaspoon allspice. Blend on high for one minute or until smooth.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or more.

Autumn Comfort Mac & Cheese incorporates
butternut squash, pancetta, cavatappi and a
variety of cheeses. Photo courtesy Tillamook Cheese.

Try these squash recipes, too:

• Autumn Comfort Mac & Cheese
• Butternut Squash Gratin
• Cream Of Winter Squash Soup
• Maple-Glazed Leg Of Lamb With Butternut Squash Purée

Dessert Recipes

• Butternut Squash Dessert Ravioli With Maple Syrup, Pears, Apples & Walnuts
• Butternut Squash Soufflé (a lighter version of pumpkin pie)

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