acorn squash
nounDefinition of acorn squash
: an acorn-shaped dark green winter squash (Cucurbita pepo) with a ridged surface and mildly sweet yellow to orange flesh
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Fact: Virtually everything tastes better with a little bit of bacon, and acorn squash is no exception. — Heather Finn, Good Housekeeping, "How to Cook Acorn Squash With Maple-Bacon Drizzle," 21 Nov. 2018 The big pumpkins, mini pumpkins, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, zucchini, and ornamental gourds are all different cultivars of the same species: Cucurbita pepo, which originated in Mexico more than 10,000 years ago. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "Pumpkin Is a Fruit and Everything We Know Is a Lie," 21 June 2018 Cut a hole in back of acorn squash (trace gooseneck onto acorn; cut hole slightly larger so neck fits in). Draw facial features with highlighter and etch away skin with linoleum cutter. — Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day, "50+ Creative Pumpkin Carving Ideas for Halloween," 25 July 2018 Joyner’s Culinary Cue Speed up the roasting time for larger squash like acorn squash by cutting the squash in half, removing the seeds and placing cut side down in a casserole dish. — Judy Buchenot, Naperville Sun, "Suburban Cooks: Gardening provides inspiration," 29 June 2018 Remove the seeds from one medium acorn squash, and cut the squash into slices that are ¾-inch thick. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Pomegranate-Honey Glazed Chicken and Squash," 20 Nov. 2017 On large rimmed baking sheet, toss acorn squash with olive oil, thyme leaves and 1/2 teaspoon salt. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken with Roasted Squash," 24 Jan. 2017 Second round: entree Ingredients: Watermelon curry, acorn squash, kalekale and caul fat. — Debora Britz, azcentral, "Joy Bus Diner chef wins 10K on 'Chopped,' brings attention to Phoenix cause," 28 Mar. 2018 The Cue Combo tray at City Smoke: Brisket, pulled pork, Kansas City and Texas ribs, with sides of rotisserie Brussels sprouts, roasted acorn squash and mac & cheese. — Kathleen Purvis, charlotteobserver, "Charlotte’s best barbecue comes two ways now. Do you know the rules?," 24 Jan. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'acorn squash.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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