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Patty pan squash is a summer squash variety with a unique, flattened shape and scalloped edges. It's named for the scalloped mold used to create specialty patty cakes. These adorable little squashes come in white, green, and yellow and have a slightly sweet flavor, especially when picked very young.
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Carnival Squash. Cucurbita pepo. A hybrid created from Acorn Squash and Sweet Dumpling Squash, Carnival is a squash variety that features an Acorn-Squash-like shape with vertical orange and green mottled stripes on pale yellow skin. Carnival Squash is a small winter squash, usually around 1 pound.
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Typically thought of as a summer or fall vegetable, squash is actually a member of the gourd family which is classified as a fruit. Winter squashes include varieties like acorn squash, spaghetti squash, and (everyone's fall-time favorite) pumpkin. While most have a thick, tough outer skin that allows them to survive throughout the colder.
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Pattypan squash could more accurately be called "flying saucer" squash because of its appearance—and, in fact, it sometimes is. The pattypan squash is small, round, and flat, with edges that resemble an alien spacecraft. (Some say this little squash looks like a Scottish tam.) It might be yellow, white, or green, or a combination thereof.
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1. Chayote Squash. This lesser known squash originated in Mexico, but it is now grown all over the world. Chayote is low in calories and has a taste similar to that of a cucumber, making it versatile for grilling, sautéing, baking, or using in soups. You can even use it to add a nice crunch to salads.
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Pattypan Squash. A round flat summer squash that has scalloped edges with a pale green, white or yellow outer rind. The pale green variety turns white in color if allowed to mature longer. This variety is harvested when it is 3 days to a week old, so the skin, white flesh, and seeds remain tender and edible.
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Red Kuri Squash. Aliases: Orange Hokkaido, Red Hubbard, Potimarron. Characteristics: Like all Hubbards, the red kuri has an asymmetrical, lopsided look to it. And like the Blue Ballet variety, the.
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Acorn squash. One of the first, if not the first type of squash in America, acorn squash grows to be between 1 and 3 pounds. As the name indicates, they're shaped like acorns. Their skin is a combination of yellow and deep green. A good balance of both colors means it's fresh; too much yellow, and it may be overripened.
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1 tablespoon of olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Instructions: 1. Add the water and olive oil to a pot and bring to a boil. 2. Add the squash and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until tender. 3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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It is hardy and dark green on the outside and resembles the shape of an acorn. Its yellow-orangish flesh on the inside is excellent roasted or stuffed. Acorn squash has a bit of a sweet, mild flavor and pairs well with most of the flavors of fall. Buttercup. Buttercup squash is a smaller, rounded squash that is light green with bright orange flesh.
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (232 degrees C). In a large bowl, toss the pattypan squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any flavor boosters, if using. Transfer the squash to a baking sheet and arrange, cut side down, in a single layer.
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Green eggs hybrid squash is a perfect choice for summer dining. The deep green skin and bushy vines make this variety more versatile than other types of zucchini.. but on the same vine there appears to be another variety. Round, yet flat, creamy white and turning green, the largest is now about 8" across and has 10 lobes. The smaller ones.
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5. Kabocha Squash. This Japanese squash has a squatty shape, green rind, and orange flesh. The dense flesh and sweet flavor makes it well-suited for mashing and using in baked goods. It is also commonly used in soups, and is primarily grown and eaten in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and the United States.
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Delicata Squash. Susan Colby / EyeEm // Getty Images. Often called the "sweet potato squash," delicata squash has such a thin skin, you can eat it completely when the stuff is soft and roasted.
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Winter squash can even be used to add seasonal color to your fall table setting. 'Little Dipper' squash, pictured, is a butternut winter squash popular for its nutty, sweet flavor. It's small enough to use for individual servings. The lightbulb-shaped fruits grow to about 2 pounds each and store well for a long time.
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Pumpkins actually are a type of winter squash. While some varieties are not particularly tasty, and are grown primarily for carving or display, others are quite sweet! Bake, steam, put in stews, and roast the seeds, or of course make a pumpkin pie. Types of Pumpkin Squash: Pepitas, Super Moon, Hijinks, Blue Prince.