Cozy Fall and Winter Squash Recipes

As we transition into fall and eventually winter, veggie varieties like acorn and butternut squash come in abundance to bless our recipes. Their sweet and sometimes nutty flavors add an intrigue to side and main dishes. As we add in other ingredients and cooking styles to these fixtures of the colder seasons, you’ll find comfort and deliciousness in each bite. All it takes is a visit to your farmers’ market, a little bit of spice, and a lot of love to bring these recipes to life.

Cozy Fall and Winter Squash Recipes

Roasted Squash Tartine with Honey Mascarpone

Pieces of bread are layered with alternating roasted squash tartine and honey mascarpone.

Take your favorite bread and toast it before adding our Roasted Squash Tartine with Honey Mascarpone. This easy breakfast, lunch, or snack recipe does not take much time to make and the result is a new way of enjoying toast besides the obvious avocado choice.

Kuri Squash Soup

A smooth, creamy squash soup with a mildly sweet and nutty flavor.

Red kuri squash carries a rich, sweet flesh that’s perfect for making a hearty soup on the colder days. This Kuri Squash Soup is almost like a curry, infusing Southeast Asian flavors from ingredients like yellow Thai curry and coconut milk.

Roasted Squash with Pesto and Crumbled Goat Cheese

Wedges of acorn squash sit on a plate roasted with pesto and crumbled goat cheese on top.

Acorn squash becomes the star of the show after roasting in the oven to release its full potential. We also top these halves with pesto, spicy chili powder, salt, a sprinkle roasted pecans, and goat cheese.

Stuffed Butternut Squash

A textured plated on a wooden surface with 2 butternut squash halves, stuffed, a large silver serving spoon and rosemary garnish.

Looking for a squash recipe that’s fulfilling enough to have for dinner? Our Stuffed Butternut Squash is bursting with mild Italian sausage, spinach, dried cranberries, pecans, and salty feta cheese. Sounds like you’ve got your weeknight meal covered!

Roasted Squash with Orange and Spices

A variety of roasted squash on a baking sheet filled with orange slices and spices.

Sometimes, simple is best. For this recipe, all you have to worry about is picking out the perfect butternut and kabocha squash, cover it in orange olive oil and spices, then roast it in the oven for an autumn side dish.

Anti-Inflammatory Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup

Two soup bowls filled with orange butternut squash soup topped with shredded leaf garnishes and a spoon.

Not only is squash delicious, it’s good for you too. The combination of butternut squash, lentils, turmeric, and ginger are an antioxidant powerhouse for anti-inflammatory relief. Plus, nothing is more calming and relaxing than a warm bowl of soup in the evening.

Chicken and Dumplings with Squash

Flat-lay image of chicken and dumplings in small bowls on a weathered table.

Chicken and Dumplings is an essential comfort dish featuring a savory broth. We’re upgrading this classic with butternut squash for a little sweetness and another textural component.

Twice-Baked Butternut Squash with Brie

An aerial shot of Twice-Baked Butternut Squash with Brie

You’ve heard of a twice-baked potato but what about Twice-Baked Butternut Squash? Tender squash meets melted brie in a tasty mixture that’s reminiscent of a healthier baked potato. You can even add extra topping like nuts, sage, and other herbs.

Roasted Acorn Squash with Lemony Pinto Beans and Zhoug

A side dish of Roasted Acorn Squash with Lemony Pinto Beans and Zhoug in an orange bowl. A gold spoon sits to the left. Zhoug Recipe

Spice up your regular Roasted Acorn Squash with Zhoug, a Middle Eastern spicy cilantro sauce. Plus, we lay out this unique take on squash over top of a bed of Lemony Pinto Beans for a bit of extra nutrition and heartiness.

Savory Black Truffle Bread Pudding Stuffed Squash

Three different shades of blue plates with bread pudding stuffed small halved squashed with rosemary and red peppercorn garnish around the plates

Elevate your bread pudding, all it takes is a little black truffle paste and your favorite kind of squash (or two kinds, or three). The sausage filling is delectable, luxurious, and full of fresh herbs. We also recommend using brioche straight from the bakery for the best results.

Stuffed Winter Squash

A hearty and flavorful dish featuring roasted winter squash filled with a delicious stuffing mixture of grains, vegetables, and aromatic herbs.

This meatless Stuffed Winter Squash option is abundant in peppers, celery, onion, brioche, cranberries, tomatillos, and golden berries. Drizzle this mound of produce in a homemade Ginger Turmeric Vinaigrette to really bring out the natural flavors.

Story by Kylie Thomas

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