Its many varieties are what food scientists call the Cucurbita family, which includes zucchini and pumpkin as well as butternut and, yes, acorn squash. There are many reasons why acorn squash ...

Check out step-by-step photos here. Real Talk ... think of another cured meat that will crisp nicely (hello, bacon); the squash could be any root vegetable, really, and the beans are variable ...

This versatile recipe turns acorn squash into an all-in-one meal, stuffing it with a hearty mixture of nutty quinoa, pork sausage, spinach, dried cranberries, feta cheese, pumpkin seeds and fresh ...