Video: Winter Squash

Autumn brings a medley of winter squash to grocery stores and farmers' markets. Eye-catching as centerpieces, winter squash (like butternut, pumpkin, and acorn squash) are also some of the healthiest and most delicious vegetables around. In this video, you’ll learn how to prep and cook winter squash, each method bringing out different flavors for different recipes from squash casseroles and soups to roasted squash. The first method you’ll see is the baked squash method, which builds intense, caramelized flavors. You’ll learn tips for keeping the squash from drying out as it bakes and other tips for enhancing flavors. You’ll learn how to prepare butternut squash and acorn squash, including a way to turn acorn squash into bowls filled with delicious stuffings. You’ll learn the best kind of squash to cook using the boiling method. There’s even a method for cooking squash in the microwave. You’ll also see a simple technique for cutting thick-skinned squash with a well-sharpened chef’s knife.