Chapter 12

Most often baked, the moist, orange inside of this squash is full of fiber.

This large squash is usually baked, and its shell is easy to remove.

Grown in the tropics, this squash is often used in stews and cakes.

These colorful squash can be used for cooking. People also use them to decorate in fall.

Because of its creamy flavor, this squash is also known as sweet potato squash.

These squash range from grayish blue to orange. They weigh 8 to 20 pounds and are best pureed.

This squash comes from Japan. It can be baked, steamed, or used in soup.

Pumpkins are used in soups, breads, and pancakes. And, of course, they can be carved for Halloween.

When cooked, the flesh of this squash separates into tasty, spaghetti-like strands.