Also known as sweet potato squash, Bohemian squash, and peanut squash, delicata squash is considered to be a winter squash, with a more delicate, edible skin. It's typically grown in the summer and harvested in the fall. I guess fall is closer than it seems, because here in central NC the delicata squash is ready NOW.
If you've never tasted it, it's worth searching out at your local farmers market. It's a very versatile veggie in the kitchen ... delicious roasted, sautéd, or stuffed and baked. Just cut in half, scoop out the seeds (which can be roasted), and prepare your favorite winter squash recipe. It has a wonderfully rich, sweet, creamy, yellow flesh that's hard to beat.
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