In Season Now: Butternut Squash [Video]

Cool weather months bring an abundance of winter squash, including one of our favorites: butternut squash. It’s hard to beat butternut squash as delicious fritters (tune in below!), but this In Season Now produce also steals the show in soup, pasta, risotto, salad and even dessert. They have a thick, muted yellow-tan skin, which hides a bright-orange flesh packed with nutrients. Even the seeds, which are rich in protein and healthy fats, are worth saving for a healthy snack.

Of all the winter squash varieties, butternut squash is the sweetest, with a nutty flavor similar to a sweet potato. Use our guide and the recipes below to add a pop of color to sweet and savory dishes throughout the winter!

HOW TO BUY Select squash with a fat neck and small bulb that feels heavy compared to its size. (Small bulbs will have a smaller seed cavity, yielding more meat.) Their skin should be hard and void …