Food Quick & Easy Easy Delicata Squash Recipes By Hannah Agran Hannah Agran Hannah Agran is executive editor at Midwest Living, where she oversees travel, food, home, garden and culture content. Born in Wisconsin, raised in Ohio, and now living in Iowa, she's a proud lifelong Midwesterner (aside from that stint in Massachusetts for a B.A. in American Studies from Brandeis University). On her off time, she loves to travel, here and abroad. (A perfect trip involves hiking, art museums and pastries, in equal measure.) At home, she's either puttering in the kitchen or garden--or on the couch with her cat, Clementine, bingeing a good show when she should be reading her book club book. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 20, 2021 Trending Videos Photo: Carson Downing With its edible skin and sweet golden flesh, aptly named delicata squash is the bridge between summer zucchini and winter butternut. Look for it at fall's first nip, and try it in recipes like our Sausage-Stuffed Delicata Squash and Sheet-Pan Chicken and Vegetables. 01 of 05 Delicata Squash Tips American seed and plant company Burpee began selling delicata squash seeds in 1891. Vulnerability to disease led to its decline for a time, but this versatile heirloom has made a delicious comeback. How to Shop for Delicata Squash Find delicata at your local grocery store or farmers market in early fall. Look for delicatas with creamy, blemish-free skin and bright green or orange stripes. The squash should feel heavy for its small size. How to Store Delicata Squash Because of that thin skin, delicata squash can't do long-term storage. Keep it in a cool, dark place, and plan to use it within a few weeks. 02 of 05 Sheet-Pan Chicken and Vegetables Carson Downing For maximum flavor, this one-pan dinner has you caramelize two ways. High-temp roasting browns veggies, while basting chicken with a sweetened glaze adds color and bold flavor. Fabulous Fall Side Dishes to Try Tonight View Recipe 03 of 05 Delicata Dippers Carson Downing No peeling necessary! Delicata's thin, edible skin makes it a cinch to prepare and easy to pick up and dip when sliced and roasted. These Vegetarian Dishes are Loaded with Flavor View Recipe 04 of 05 Sausage-Stuffed Delicata Squash Carson Downing All you need is fifteen minutes of prep time to make this hearty, all-in-one meal—perfect for those days when you need something easy but still cozy and comforting. View Recipe 05 of 05 Delicata Frittata Delicata Frittata. Carson Downing Eat breakfast for dinner by nesting rings of squash in a skillet full of eggs, dotted with goat cheese and thyme. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit