If you eat seasonally, you’ll usually find that the fruits and vegetables harvested during the season you eat them taste especially flavorful, and it’s also fun to see which foods are available during that time. One of my favorite seasons for seasonal produce is fall, because it’s squash season and I love cooking with all kinds of squashes. There’s butternut squash, spaghetti squash, acorn squash, and of course we can’t forget about these 40 best delicata squash recipes!

What is Delicata Squash?

If you’ve never seen or cooked with the delicata squash before, here’s the low down on it: delicata squash is a winter squash that is oblong in shape, pale yellow in color with green stripes on the exterior and orange flesh on the inside.

When is Delicata Squash in Season?

You’ll know when delicata squash is in the season because you’ll suddenly find them in the supermarket and at all the farmers’ markets. This squash usually starts appearing in late summer and stays around until early winter.

Best Delicata Squash Recipes

These are the 40 best delicata squash recipes to enjoy this fall, from baked and vegan recipes to stuffed squash, and roasted and healthy delicata squash recipes. Browse through them, make sure you pin your favorites and let’s get cooking! Next Up, 50 Savory Pumpkin Recipes to Keep You Comforted and Happy All Fall Long

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