Butternut squash is rich in vitamins and minerals, like magnesium and potassium. But picking the wrong one could diminish its nutritional content—and taste.

With the first twinge of fall, I start dreaming of eating butternut squash for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Can you blame me? They're delicious, versatile, and piled way high at my local grocery ...

One of the most popular kinds of winter squash, the butternut variety is tan when ripe and has a bulbous base, narrower “torso,” and orange flesh. It has the sweetest flavor about 2 months after it is ...