9 Delicata Squash Recipes Full of Sweet, Savory Fall Flavor Quick to cook, easy to cut, and delicious with its peel intact, delicata keeps prep to a minimum. By Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years of experience in content creation, recipe development, and pastry production. She's obsessed with the fine details and ingredients that take dishes from tasty to outright otherworldly. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 17, 2026 Add Us On SAVE ALL RECIPES NEW! Save as a collection on MyRecipes Close Credit: Food & Wine / Photo by Brie Goldman / Food Styling by Skyler Meyers / Prop Styling by Alexandria Juhl Mildly sweet, creamy delicata is one of the first winter squashes to arrive at the market; in fact, despite its categorization as a winter squash, it’s typically finished its run by the time winter rolls around. It’s also more closely related to summer squash like zucchini, as evidenced by its smaller cylindrical shape and thin, edible skin. Though that thin skin means delicata doesn’t have the staying power of varieties like butternut squash, it does make for easy prep, and its size lends itself to single-serving applications, such as Michael Symon’s Roasted Delicata Squash with Quinoa Salad. From velvety blended soup to cheesy gratin, here are some ideas for making the most of delicata squash this fall. Love these recipes? With MyRecipes, your personal home for recipes, easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place. 01 of 09 Brown Sugar–Glazed Salmon with Buttery Roasted Squash Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christine Keely A citrusy, gingery brown sugar glaze is spooned over oven-roasted fillets and squash in this autumnal entrée from chef Erick Williams. Either delicata or acorn squash will work here — it’s tossed in butter with toasted pecans for a rich finish. Get the Recipe Save 02 of 09 Crudité Platter with Pimiento Cheese and Shiro-Miso Dip Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen In just one hour, you can put together this crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring two delicious dips with crisp raw veggies and maple syrup–roasted delicata squash. A citrus-spiked miso dip is a refreshingly light complement to the crudités, while classic pimiento cheese is tangy, creamy, and satisfying. Get the Recipe Save 03 of 09 Delicata Squash Soup Food & Wine / Photo by Brie Goldman / Food Styling by Skyler Meyers / Prop Styling by Alexandria Juhl Sweet roasted delicata squash shines in this simple, satisfying fall soup. Serve it with a dollop of crème fraîche and shaved black truffle for an elegant presentation. Get the Recipe Save 04 of 09 Roasted Squash Wedges with Collard-Peanut Pesto Oriana Koren Blanched collards, peanuts, miso, lemon juice, and garlic come together for a vibrant pesto to serve alongside roasted squash — the recipe calls for acorn squash, but delicata also works well here. Get the Recipe Save 05 of 09 Delicata Squash and Sausage Crostata with Ricotta and Honey Justin Walker This cool-weather crostata comes to us from sommelier Dana Frank and recipe developer Andrea Slonecker. Layers of spiced sausage, oregano, delicata squash, and honey top a ricotta-smeared crust for a creamy-meets-crispy appetizer or main. Get the Recipe Save 06 of 09 Winter Squash and Savoy Cabbage Gratin with Garlic Crema Constantine Poulos For these individual gratins, San Francisco chef Matthew Accarrino makes a cheesy roasted garlic sauce to spoon over a mix of butternut squash, delicata squash, and cabbage. He browns them under the broiler, then finishes each serving with crunchy toasted hazelnuts. Get the Recipe Save 07 of 09 Roasted Delicata Squash with Quinoa Salad © John Kernick 1998 F&W Best New Chef Michael Symon stuffs sweet, lightly caramelized delicata squash with a salad of quinoa, apple, arugula, raisins, and fresh herbs in a simple sherry vinaigrette. Get the Recipe Save 08 of 09 Roasted Winter Squash with Vanilla Butter © Con Poulos Former F&W Senior Test Kitchen Editor Kay Chun drizzles vanilla-infused brown butter over a mix of kabocha, delicata, and red kuri squash, then roasts until golden and tender. A finishing touch of fried sage leaves brings a bit of herbal crunch. Get the Recipe Save 09 of 09 Squash and Kale Toasts © John Kernick Chef Steven Satterfield mounds a combo of garlicky sautéed kale and roasted delicata squash on grilled slices of rustic bread, then tops with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano for tasty toasts that work equally well for lunch or cocktail hour. Get the Recipe Save Explore more: Food Ingredients Vegetables Squash + Gourds Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit