A type of winter squash that resembles an acorn in shape. Usually, 6 to 10 inches in length and varies in color. They may be ...

Members of the species Cucurbita pepo — including green acorn squash and striped delicata squash — start out with relatively little starch, so they don't have much to spare, Mazourek says.

A legendary chef, artichoke grower, and an artichoke expert share how to enjoy it leaf by leaf. Artichokes are an irresistibly photogenic vegetable, resembling a giant green acorn encased in a ...