STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — If you’ve never heard of a “gagootz,” don’t worry — Staten Island is here to enlighten you. This quirky term refers to the Italian squash known as cucuzza, a long, green gourd ...

This week's Italian squash bake is a true work horse. Want an easy, make-ahead weeknight side dish? This will do the trick. Hosting both vegetarians and meat eaters for dinner? Serve Italian squash ...

Squash is one of the most versatile vegetables in the kitchen, offering a rainbow of flavors, textures, and cooking possibilities. From sweet winter varieties to tender summer options, squash can ...

Using the largest stockpot you have available, fill it with 1 inch of water. You may have to cook the squash separately if they all won't fit. Carefully split the squash in half using a sharp knife.

Walk into any grocery store, or better yet, your local farmers’ market this time of year, and you’ll likely see bins overflowing with seasonal squash in dozens of colors, shapes, and sizes. Knowing ...