butternut squash
Americannoun
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a yellowish winter squash having sweet, orange-colored flesh.
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the plant bearing this fruit.
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For mains, the grilled rainbow trout with Carolina Gold rice and espelette-citrus beurre blanc was beautifully balanced, while the butternut squash agnolotti with Madeira foam and ricotta offered a rich, comforting counterpoint.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
For a more autumnal spin, I tuck in about ½ cup of cubed, softened butternut squash, a sprinkle of brown sugar, cubes of manchego, and a few torn sage leaves.
From Salon • Nov. 4, 2025
The stolen items, which included steak and ale pies, turkey and cranberry pies and butternut squash pies, would have been enough to stock Tommy's Pie Shop for a week, according to the chef.
From BBC • Dec. 2, 2024
"We've hidden in there courgettes, butternut squash, onions and we've roasted it as well so they can have some on the side as well."
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2024
“I know how to clean. I don’t know how to make butternut squash risotto with truffle sauce and fried gouda cheese.”
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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