102 acorn squash recipes

Hearty South American vegetable soup with tomatillos, black beans, chayote, pattypan squash, corn, and a smoky chipotle kick. A filling, plant-based bowl loaded with Latin spices.

A two-layer pie with spiced butternut squash custard on the bottom and a gooey pecan pie filling on top, sweetened with maple syrup and dark brown sugar. A Midwest Thanksgiving stunner.

A stunning composed salad of fresh corn, peppers, squash, zucchini, and Japanese eggplant on peppery arugula, dressed in walnut oil and rice vinegar.

Polenta pie sets a rosemary corn polenta crust in a springform pan, then layers grilled squash, eggplant, and roasted peppers inside. A vegetarian Italian showpiece, served chilled.

Southwest pork stew with chorizo, butternut squash, and corn, baked under a sour cream cornbread crust. A hearty one-dish Mexican-inspired dinner.

If you're not in the mood for meat, try this scrumptious dish made with black eyed peas, squash, chili peppers and corn.

Marinated tortellini skewers with mushrooms and bell pepper diamonds, threaded and displayed on an acorn squash for a dramatic party platter.

A velvety Mexican-inspired bisque of yellow summer squash, tomatillos, roasted Anaheim and jalapeno chiles, thickened naturally with corn tortillas. Finished with cool sour cream and crunchy tortilla chips. Ready in 45 minutes.

Mexican vegetable stew simmers red and sweet potatoes, peppers, zucchini, black beans, and corn in a cumin-spiked broth, finished with lime and cilantro for a brothy, plant-packed one-pot meal.

Braised beef short ribs coated in Dijon mustard and crispy breadcrumbs, served over a hearty ragout of butternut squash, chickpeas, and kale. Slow-cooked in porter beer with garlic and brown sugar.

A simple mashed butternut squash and carrot side, brightened with butter and a whisper of ginger. A naturally sweet, gluten-free vegetable mash for the holiday or weeknight table.

Butternut squash pie with ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a custard filling made on the stovetop before baking. A warmly spiced Thanksgiving alternative to pumpkin pie.

Savory pumpkin stew with potatoes, peas, corn, and a mustard-cinnamon-apple cider broth. A vegetarian autumn one-pot that turns sweet pumpkin into something genuinely savory.

Winter squash simmered with savory ground beef in a ginger, soy sauce, and sake glaze. A Japanese-inspired comfort dish with a glossy, sweet-savory sauce.

Butternut and acorn squash soup with Gruyere cheese and fresh apple slices. Pureed smooth with a roux-thickened broth, then finished with julienned squash for added texture.

Oxtail consomme is a crystal-clear fine-dining broth made from slow-simmered oxtails, aromatics, and an egg-white raft clarification. The classic French technique gives a rich beef flavor in a see-through bowl.