Some meals capture the essence of autumn in every bite—comforting, nostalgic, and warm. Casserole. Soup. Pumpkin pie. The flavors of fall.
As the seasons change and we begin craving cold-weather comfort food, squash is a staple ingredient to keep on hand. Hearty and warming, different varieties can be a great way to add antioxidants, fiber, and other nutrients to a meal while embracing the best of autumn’s harvest.
From grilled and roasted to pureed, baked, or boiled, we’ve pulled together a few well-loved squash recipes from Jo and our friends from Magnolia Network to add to your rotation this fall. Enjoy!
Pumpkin
By Zoë François
A classic fall favorite—warm spices mixed with creamy pumpkin and baked into a sweet, moist bread.
Pumpkin-Pear-Cranberry Hotdish
By Zoë François
Spiced pumpkin cake topped with caramelized pears, cranberries, and streusel.
Butternut Squash
Homemade Gnocchi with Creamy Tarragon Leek Sauce
By Elizabeth Poett
Homemade potato gnocchi topped with a creamy sauce and browned butternut squash.
By Katie Button
The nostalgic flavor of butternut squash blended in a creamy, spiced soup.
By Annie Starke
Butternut squash, roast chicken, hazelnuts, and pomegranate seeds tossed in a blend of seasonings.
By Zoë François
Sweet, flaky pastries flecked with pieces of butternut squash and white chocolate.
Zucchini
By Joanna Gaines
Sliced zucchini and yellow squash sauteed and baked with bread and cheese.
That’s fall, folks! We hope these autumn-inspired recipes help you feel confident to seize squash season.
