26 Squash Recipes That Are Very, Very Gourd

Roasted Spiced Squash Wedges

Seasoned with paprika, garlic and cayenne, these squash wedges are packed with flavour. Get this roasted spiced squash wedges recipe.

Roasted Squash And Quinoa Salad

"This is one of my favourite salads to eat, and it’s absolutely perfect on its own as a meal. Nutrition-wise, quinoa covers your protein, and many of the ingredients are seasonless, so you can enjoy it year-round," Diala Canelo says. Get our roasted butternut squash and quinoa salad recipe.

Recipe by Diala Canelo, Produced by Stephanie Han Kim, Produced by Christie Vuong, Food Styling by Lindsay Guscott, Prop Styling by Madeleine Johari.

Roasted Squash Salad with Marinated Bean Dressing

Crunchy seeds, warm squash and crisp arugula make this salad textural delight. Get this roasted squash salad with marinated bean dressing recipe.

(Recipes by Irene Ngo; Produced by Stephanie Han Kim, Sun Ngo and Aimee Nishitoba; nPhotography by Erik Putz and Christie Vuong; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta With Bacon

Creamy, satisfyingly filling and jam-packed with deliciousness — this fettuccine is perfect to fend off chilly weather. Get this creamy butternut squash pasta with bacon recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz. Food styling, Matthew Kimura. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.

Roasted Winter Squash with Fermented Grains

This warm vegetable side can be a feast in and of itself: It has a base of spiced, roasted squash that’s bulked up with grains and then topped with a clutch of fennel and herbs. The collection of components brings texture, colour and freshness to the party. The green chili paste in the dressing, a simple Middle Eastern shatta, is particularly effective, with its vibrant heat offering a welcome contrast. Get this roasted winter squash with fermented grains recipe.

Produced by Chantal Braganza and Sun Ngo, Photography by Christie Vuong, Prop Styling by Catherine Doherty, Food Styling by Eshun Mott.

Butternut Squash Wellingtons

Flakey, tender and hearty, this take on the classic wellington is the perfect celebration centrepiece dish. Get our butternut squash wellington recipe.

(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Christine Hanlon)

Acorn Squash Soup With Warm Spices

This creamy, triple-tested acorn squash soup recipe with warm spices gets brightness and verve from toasted pepitas and fresh lime juice. Follow the steps at the end to serve this in a spectacular acorn squash bowl! Get our acorn squash soup with warm spices recipe.

(Photo: Erik Putz)

Cherry Pork Chops With Roasted Kabocha Squash And Brussels Sprouts

Chopped dried cherries are turned into a sweet and spicy sauce that complements pork chops perfectly. Put it all together with one-pan squash and brussels sprouts and it's autumn on a plate. Get this cherry pork chops with roasted kabocha squash recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Sheet Pan Baked Salmon With Acorn Squash

The ultimate healthy weeknight fall meal: sumptuous salmon and roasted acorn squash, all in one pan. Get our sheet-pan baked salmon with acorn squash recipe.

Baked salmon with acorn squash. Photo, Erik Putz.

Lasagna-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

This gourd is loaded with Italian sausage, onions, tomatoes, garlic and cheesy goodness. You won’t even miss the carb-y pasta. Get this lasagna-stuffed spaghetti squash recipe. 

Photo, Erik Putz.

Macaroni and Cheese with Roasted Butternut Squash

Inspired by the fancified grilled cheese of the early 2010s, this creamy mac and cheese is coated with three types of cheese and sweet roasted squash for a seasonal take on our favourite pasta dish. Roast the squash a day or two in advance, then refrigerate until needed. Gently stirring in the cheese without melting it will give you a deliciously gooey effect when serving. Get our macaroni and cheese with roasted butternut squash recipe.

Produced by Chantal Braganza and Stephanie Han Kim, Photography by Christie Vuong, Food Styling by Sage Dakota, Prop Styling by Andrea McCrindle

Asparagus, Shiitake And Spaghetti Squash Saute

Garlic and sesame oil give this hearty dish extra flavour. It's packed with meaty mushroom and crisp asparagus. Get this asparagus, shiitake and spaghetti squash saute.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Parmesan Oatmeal With Mushrooms And Roasted Squash

Savoury oatmeal is a thing! If you’re not sold on having it for breakfast, it’s a simple breakfast-for-dinner substitution. The rich parmesan, roasted squash and earthy mushrooms give it an intense and elegant finish. Get this parmesan oatmeal with mushrooms and roasted squash recipe.

(Photo: Erik Putz)

Roasted Spaghetti Squash With Pecorino

Spaghetti squash is a perfect alternative to, well spaghetti. The healthy gourd is stringy, but sturdy, and pairs well with a strong, hard cheese, like pecorino or parmesan. Get this roasted spaghetti squash with pecorino recipe. 

Photo, Erik Putz.

Slow Cooker Butternut Squash And Barley Risotto

Risotto that you don’t have to stand over, stir and watch? It’s real. And this recipe might just be the one you come back to all season long. Get this slow cooker butternut squash and barley risotto recipe.

(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Sugar And Spice Roasted Kabocha Squash

For a spiced-up Thanksgiving side, just toss your kabocha squash slices with sugar, salt oil, sriracha and cinnamon, then roast until tender. sugar and spice roasted kabocha squash recipe. 

Sugar and spiced roasted kabocha squash (Photo: Erik Putz)

Curried Acorn Squash And Eggs With Raita Salad

Tonight, try a dinnertime revamp on a breakfast favourite: toad in the hole. A fresh veggie salad is the perfect balance for the creamy eggs and curried squash. Get this curried acorn squash and eggs with raita salad recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Shrimp And Acorn Squash Curry

A fresh fall take on curry. Hearty, filling and packed with squash, it’s a perfect dish for cooler temperatures. Get this shrimp and acorn squash curry recipe.

(Photo: Erik Putz)

Slow cooker Moroccan Vegetable Stew

Hearty, warming and easy. It takes just 15 minutes to prep, then pop it in the slow cooker before work. Voila! Get this slow cooker Moroccan vegetable stew recipe.

Photography by Christie Vuong. Food styling by Eshun Mott. Prop styling by Christine Hanlon.

Butternut Squash Pound Cake

Surprise! Squash can also be used to make a delicious, satisfying dessert. Get this butternut squash pound cake recipe.

(Photo: Erik Putz)

Roasted Butternut Squash Salad With Cranberries

A delicious blend of sweet, tart and nutty flavours. Get our roasted butternut squash salad with cranberries recipe. 

(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Pumpkin Spice Butternut Squash Smoothie

Add more veggies to your day with this deliciously creamy spiced smoothie. Get our pumpkin spice butternut squash smoothie recipe.

(Photo: Erik Putz)

Giuseppe Di Gennaro's Butternut Squash Soup

Giuseppe is the former executive chef of Capo, Calgary. This butternut squash soup was his top choice in our round-up of favourite comfort foods from 10 top Canadian chefs. Recipe adapted by the Chatelaine Test Kitchen. Get Guiseppe Di Gennaro's butternut squash soup recipe.

Curried Ambercup Squash Soup

This deep orange coloured soup has the best of both flavour-note worlds; it’s a little bit spicy and a little bit sweet. It was a huge hit the day we tested it, and the flavours are well worth the work it takes to hack open the squash. Get this curried ambercup squash soup recipe.

Nutty Chicken And Butternut Squash Stew

Creamy butternut squash, chunky tomatoes and pieces of juicy chicken make this dish a comforting (and easy) meal for weeknights. Get this nutty chicken and butternut squash stew recipe.

(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Boursin, Squash And Sage Crostini

Squash makes a scrumptious crostini topping that's ideal for autumn. Creamy Boursin and flavourful sage complete a perfect entertaining appetizer. Get our Boursin, squash and sage crostini recipe.

(Photo, Maya Visnyel)