Yes, you can put garlic in butternut squash soup, and it’s actually one of the best ways to deepen the flavor. Garlic adds a warm, savory note that balances the natural sweetness of the squash without overpowering it. If you’ve been wondering whether garlic belongs in butternut squash soup, the short answer is … Read more
Yes, you can put fresh squash in the fridge, and for many types of squash, that’s actually the best place to keep it fresh for longer. But here’s the catch: not all squash should go in the fridge right away, and how you store fresh squash depends on whether it’s summer squash or winter … Read more
You can plant squash in mounds, and it’s actually one of the oldest and most traditional ways to grow them. But whether you should plant squash in mounds depends on your soil, your climate, and how much space you have. If you’ve ever seen pictures of sprawling squash vines climbing over big hills … Read more
You don’t have to peel zucchini and squash before cooking, and in most cases, you actually shouldn’t. The skin is thin, tender, and completely edible, especially on younger zucchini and summer squash. It also holds most of the fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, so peeling strips away a lot of the good stuff. … Read more
You don’t have to peel yellow summer squash, and in most cases, you really shouldn’t. The skin is tender, packed with nutrients, and honestly pretty delicious when cooked right. But there are a few situations where peeling yellow summer squash makes sense, and we’ll get into those too. If you’ve ever stood … Read more
You don’t have to peel zucchini and squash, and in most cases, you really shouldn’t. The skin is thin, tender, and completely edible, especially on younger, smaller zucchini and summer squash. It also holds a good chunk of the vegetable’s nutrients and fiber. So when someone asks me if you peel zucchini … Read more