Cranberries – it’s also possible to use fresh cranberries, bake them with the squash. They are more tart than dried cranberries so you may need to add more honey to the dish. I prefer dried cranberries much more with this recipe. Big Moon Pumpkins are similar in size to the Big Max, but the flesh is a pale color and not normally eaten. Blue Prince Pumpkins Make ahead: Freeze for up to 2 months: unwrap, brush with egg, then bake from frozen at the same temperature for 30 mins. Loosely cover with foil, then bake for a further 40 mins. Remove the foil and bake for a final 5-10 mins until crisp and golden.

The baking time is just an estimate! It may vary, depending on the oven (every oven bakes a little different), so make sure to keep an eye on your dish and adjust the baking time if necessary. You want a beautifully browned squash, not a burned squash! OIL: For the best flavor I use extra virgin olive oil. You could also use melted butter, avocado oil or coconut oil but it will impact the flavor of the dish a bit.Italian – For an Italian twist, stuff your acorn squash with the stuffing from my stuffed zucchini boats or lasagna stuffed spaghetti squash. PREP AHEAD: You can prepare the squash earlier in the day or the day before, then season and roast. Which makes this the ideal prep ahead side dish for Thanksgiving or other festive holidays. There’s so much more to squash than pumpkins and zucchinis, so today we’re doing a deep dive into the different types of squash! What is a squash? fresh cranberries - During the fall and winter seasons, fresh cranberries should be available in the produce section of most markets. If it's off season, they'll be in the freezer section. Yellow Squash are typically the size of zucchini and normally found next to zucchini, often at the same price, in the grocery store. They have a dull to bright yellow skin that is perfectly edible. You can easily substitute yellow squash for zucchini. They are great in stir-fry and sautéed vegetables. If you want to make the popular Zoodles without the green tint, just toss a few yellow squash on your spiralizer and crank away Zucchini Pasta with Creamy Avocado Pesto. Another great use for yellow squash is as a lasagna noodle substitute. This is commonly done with zucchini, but yellow squash will give it a look closer to traditional lasagna noodles. The BEST Zucchini or Squash Lasagna Recipe. Also, like zucchini, they only have about 5 calories per ounce and have a health supporting nutrition profile. Zephyr Squash

Sooooo I read somewhere that when honey is cooked it loses a lot of it’s coveted antibacterial properties, boo. I still bake with it because it’s an awesome natural sweetener and I adore it so, but if I have the option to keep it as close to raw as possible, I do. Hence adding the honey after roasting the squash and cranberries in this recipe. The fruit and veggie medley is still just warm enough to allow the honey to cover the dish as a deliciously sweet glaze, but not so scorching that it’s spending 30+ minutes in my oven losing all it’s fabulous benefits. Mediterranean – Swap sausage for ground lamb, season with Mediterranean herbs like oregano and thyme, and stuff with a mixture of diced tomatoes, sliced olives, and feta cheese. You can also try the stuffing from my Greek stuffed tomatoes.Without further ado, here’s my all-time favorite butternut squash recipe. Hands-down. No question. Honey Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Feta Zephyr Squash is a rather unique summer squash looking like a yellow squash in the top half but green in the bottom half making a unique presentation. Use it like you would other yellow squash. Zucchini

Acorn Squash – This is the perfect fall squash and has a sweet, nutty flavor. Look for squash that weigh around 2 pounds each, as they are the perfect size to hold the hearty filling. This stuffed acorn squash recipe will still work with larger or smaller squash, though. You could even use the same stuffing inside butternut squash, delicata squash, kabocha squash, or even buttercup squash if you like.

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If you are doubling the recipe, use two sheet pans. If you crowd too much on one pan, you won't get the caramelization we're going for.