Acorn Squash: green with hint of orange,
looks like an acorn with ribs
Flavor profile: sweet, nutty
What to look for: 1 - 3 lbs., 5 - 8 in. long,
smooth surface, no blemishes or soft spots
Uses: soup, roast, bake, broil, mash, steam,
desserts
Storage: ideally 50 - 55 degrees, not in
refrigerator. Will lose moisture content if to
warm
Preparation: peel, deseed, cut as needed.
Butternut squash: dark cream, orange
flesh
Flavor profile: sweet and nutty
What to look for: smooth skin, firm
Uses: soup, roast, bake, broil, mash, steam,
desserts
Storage: ideally 50 - 55 degrees, not in
refrigerator. Will lose moisture content
if to warm
Preparation: peel, deseed, cut as needed
Cucumber: long narrow, green, white seeded
interior
Flavor profile: fresh, mild,
What to look for: firm, no soft spots,
Uses: salads, sauteed, pickles,
Storage: refrigerated
Preparation: skin is edible but tough, peel
slice dice as needed. Seeds are edible
Summer Squash: yellow exterior, white flesh
Flavor profile: mild, sweet
What to look for: 6 - 12 inches in length, free
of blemishes, firm, bright colors
Uses: sauteed, fried, salad, roast, grilled,
Storage: under refrigeration, wrapped in
tissue paper to prevent bruising
Preparation: cut ends off, slice, dice as
needed
Zucchini: long, green outside, white flesh
Flavor profile: delicate, moist
What to look for: 6 - 12 inches in length, free
of blemishes, firm, bright colors
Uses: bread, fried, roasted, grilled, salad
Storage: under refrigeration, wrapped in
tissue paper to prevent bruising
Preparation:cut ends off, slice, dice as
needed