But the diversity of pumpkins and squash, Heisler says, means that they can shape an entire meal, appetizer to dessert. Here are some of his favorite varieties and his suggestions on how to cook them.

The amazing varieties of winter squash, at their peak from September to February, are versatile and can be rewarding players in soups, muffins, cookies and, coffee cakes, pasta or salads.

Squash comes in a dizzying array, with some demanding a particular storage environment, and others a different one. These are ...

Speaking of the seeds, with winter squash, you can toss the seeds with oil and spices and roast them, just as you would with pumpkin seeds. Here are some popular and less-common winter and summer ...

If your squash-growing ambitions have never extended beyond carving classic orange pumpkins, you might be surprised at just how many types of squash can be grown easily in your garden.

The amazing varieties of winter squash, at their peak from September to February, are versatile and can be rewarding players in soups, muffins, cookies and, coffee cakes, pasta or salads.