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acorn squash
noun
: an acorn-shaped dark green winter squash (Cucurbita pepo) with a ridged surface and mildly sweet yellow to orange flesh
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Here, dark chocolate melds with cooked acorn squash.
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Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
This year’s new varieties include ‘Marmalade Skies,’ an orange tomato that resists blight and ‘Honey Bun’ acorn squash, a striking, variegated dumpling squash that resists powdery mildew.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2024
Unlike other winter squash varieties, the skin of acorn squash is tender and flavorful, so there's no need to peel this vegetable before roasting.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2023
Winter squash varieties such as acorn squash, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, and sugar pumpkins are chock full of vitamin C and the heart healthy mineral potassium.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2023
Here, chicken nestles alongside tender, sweet acorn squash and caramelizes with maple syrup and chipotle spices.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
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Turning acorn squash into oversize acorns—why not?
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 10 Aug. 2023
Use acorn squash for breakfast by slicing one in half, baking it until tender, then stuffing it with tasty (breakfast-y) items like Greek yogurt, pecans, and cinnamon.
—Women's Health, 11 July 2023
Sauternes and Barsac also work well with fried or roast chicken, brined and grilled pork chops, and pasta or risotto made with butternut or acorn squash.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2023
Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2024
This year’s new varieties include ‘Marmalade Skies,’ an orange tomato that resists blight and ‘Honey Bun’ acorn squash, a striking, variegated dumpling squash that resists powdery mildew.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2024
Unlike other winter squash varieties, the skin of acorn squash is tender and flavorful, so there's no need to peel this vegetable before roasting.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2023
Winter squash varieties such as acorn squash, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, and sugar pumpkins are chock full of vitamin C and the heart healthy mineral potassium.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2023
Here, chicken nestles alongside tender, sweet acorn squash and caramelizes with maple syrup and chipotle spices.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 7 Acorn Squash Acorns
Turning acorn squash into oversize acorns—why not?
—Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 10 Aug. 2023
Use acorn squash for breakfast by slicing one in half, baking it until tender, then stuffing it with tasty (breakfast-y) items like Greek yogurt, pecans, and cinnamon.
—Women's Health, 11 July 2023
Sauternes and Barsac also work well with fried or roast chicken, brined and grilled pork chops, and pasta or risotto made with butternut or acorn squash.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2023
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“Acorn squash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acorn%20squash. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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