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Pumpkins and winter squash are filling late season farmers markets and grocery store produce displays. Different varieties have varying ideal cooking methods. Some are best, baked or roasted to bring out the rich flavor. Others, like most pumpkins and hard shell Hubbard varieties, are ideal for steaming or boiling, then mashed or pureed to add to recipes.

There is some debate among pumpkin pie connoisseurs about pumpkin verses squash. Others are happy with either one. Technically, they are all pumpkins, squash is just a subtype. Most other recipes calling for pumpkin work well with either one....