The Best-Ever Guide to Winter Squash

When grouped together, they look like a hodgepodge collection of produce, but these five winter squash are actually more similar than they are different. Each one has a sweet, orange flesh hiding behind that tough exterior. Plus, they're all at their peak right now. Read on for our easy guide to prepping and cooking with our five favorite winter squashes.

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