Although much is said about summer's hottest produce ticket, the tomato, and its many multicolored heirloom varieties, rarely do varieties of winter's biggest vegetable, squash, get the same kind of attention. Thankfully, someone's stepped up to the plate and created a handy, extensive visual guide to the many different varieties of winter squash.
Thanks to Epicurious, now you have a visual key to a dozen different types of hard squash, from prevalent kinds like butternut and spaghetti to lesser-discussed varieties such as carnival and sweet dumpling squash. Match each visual to its corresponding number below, and you'll find details on the flavor profile of each variety, how to select it, what types of cooking applications the squash is best suited for, and even specific recipes, if you're looking more guidance.
Bookmark this page on your phone, and it's likely you'll never have to ask for help at the supermarket squash section again.
A Visual Guide to Winter Squash | Epicurious
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