Vegetables Squash + Gourds 12 Easy Squash Recipes to Put on Repeat for Fall Dinners By Alison Spiegel Alison Spiegel Website Alison Spiegel has been a writer and editor in the food media world for 10 years. In her work, she enjoys building communities and covering everything from cooking tips to dining trends. Also, ice cream.Experience: Alison Spiegel holds a Professional Culinary Arts degree from the International Culinary Center (ICC) and has worked at numerous publications, including the Huffington Post, Tasting Table, Food & Wine, and most recently, Milk Street, where she launched a global network of chefs and culinary leaders, hosted a monthly cookbook club, and oversaw content on a website and Instagram account that were named finalists for the 2021 IACP awards.Alison currently runs digital content at Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, and writes about cooking on the side. She began writing for Simply Recipes in the summer of 2021. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 9, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: © Frances Janisch Fall means many things: apples, apple cider, apple cider doughnuts. But when you’re not knee deep in galas and granny smiths, you’re probably turning your attention to another one of the season’s hallmarks: squash. Whether it’s butternut or kabocha, acorn or spaghetti, squash is one of our go-to vegetables when the weather starts to cool, and we rely on it for quick sides or easy mains for weeknights and dinner parties alike. So, here are 12 of our favorite low-lift squash recipes that you should add to your repertoire this season. 01 of 12 Butternut Squash Risotto with Crispy Pancetta © Maura McEvoy This simple and satisfying risotto was inspired by a dish from Wanda and Giovanna Tornabene's famed restaurant, Gangivecchio, in Sicily. You can substitute bacon and most types of winter squash (like delicata) for the ingredients used here. Get the Recipe 02 of 12 Roasted Acorn Squash with Garlic Butter and Burrata Con Poulos Chef Dave Beran created this wonderfully indulgent vegetarian dish of roasted sweet squash topped with just-melted burrata. It's fantastic with a lush Chardonnay. Get the Recipe 03 of 12 Roasted Kabocha with Maple Syrup and Ginger John Kernick Cookbook author Melissa Clark likes sweetening up slices of roasted winter squash, so she roasts them with maple syrup, olive oil, fresh ginger, and thyme. It’s a simple idea, but the combination of flavors highlights the squash in a delicious way. Another bonus: The recipe can easily be made ahead and served at room temperature. Get the Recipe 04 of 12 Delicata Squash and Sausage Crostata with Ricotta and Honey Justin Walker In their book Wine Food, sommelier Dana Frank and recipe developer Andrea Slonecker pair funky, bright wines with flavorful, vegetable-forward dishes. They compare crostatas and galettes to pizza, making them the perfect weeknight dinner. This version layers fennel-spiced sausage, chile, delicata squash, and honey for a dinner that pairs well with a northern Italian Dolcetto. Get the Recipe 05 of 12 Butternut Squash Soup © Frances Janisch Adding collard greens, bell pepper, corn, and carrot to a rustic butternut squash soup makes for a flavorful bowl of brilliant colors. Pinto beans and bacon provide additional elements of texture and taste. Get the Recipe 06 of 12 Spaghetti Squash Salad with Pine Nuts and Tarragon © Rinne Allen Spaghetti squash, which separates into spaghetti-like strands when cooked, is an excellent base for this easy salad from chef Patrick Stubbers. The recipe would also be good with roasted cubes of butternut squash. Get the Recipe 07 of 12 Acorn Squash Saltimbocca Caitlin Bensel "Acorn squash is a favorite of mine because when it’s fresh from harvest, its skin is quite tender and delicious," writes cookbook author Ann Taylor Pittman. "I’ve given it the saltimbocca treatment here, lining wedges of the squash with fresh sage leaves, wrapping them in prosciutto, and roasting to crisp up the pork and caramelize the edges of the squash." Get the Recipe 08 of 12 Spice-Roasted Butternut Squash © Matt Armendariz Cumin, coriander, and cayenne bring warmth and spice to this tender roasted squash. Get the Recipe 09 of 12 Roast Chicken with Butternut Squash © Andrew Purcell Chicken quarters roasted with golden squash and sage are nice for a chilly autumn evening. To help the squash brown evenly, be sure to spoon off the fat from the roasting pan after removing the breasts. Get the Recipe 10 of 12 Kabocha Squash Salad Marcus Nilsson Bitter greens are the perfect foil for the sweet, caramelized kabocha squash in this hearty, festive salad from Jessica Koslow of Sqirl in Los Angeles. It's an interesting, tasty alternative to your normal salad that brings all the fall flavors you're craving. Make it on a weeknight and then pack your leftovers for lunch. Get the Recipe 11 of 12 Orecchiette with Butternut Squash, Cinnamon, and Mint © Sarah Bolla Butternut squash and orecchiette pasta get a huge dose of flavor thanks to cinnamon, red pepper flakes, and lemon in this brilliant, quick recipe. It's a great go-to weeknight pasta dish for the season and takes just 35 minutes to whip up. Get the Recipe 12 of 12 Roasted Delicata Squash with Quinoa Salad © John Kernick To create a terrific vegetarian main course, Michael Symon of Cleveland's Lola tosses quinoa with arugula, apple, raisins, and fresh herbs, then spoons the salad into a halved baked squash for a beautiful presentation. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit