As autumn's crisp air settles in, a familiar sight graces farmer's markets and produce aisles: The oddly shaped, colorful, and festive members of the winter squash family. And in that cornucopia ...

Consider trying out winter squash. Compared to their summertime cousins, winter squashes have a denser texture and flavor with firm flesh that holds up well in hearty soups, stews, casseroles ...

For some reason, people find cooking with winter squashes intimidating, said Sam Mogannam in Bi-Rite Market’s Eat Good Food (Ten Speed Press). At our San Francisco grocery store, we encourage ...