Make-Ahead Monday: Seasonal acorn squash is the star of 3 delicious dishes

Winter is coming … but seasonal squash is already here! While the summer brings its own tasty types of squash, it just can't compare to the wide variety of the cooler months. Autumn brings a bounty of acorn, spaghetti, butternut, delicata, kabocha and, of course, pumpkin squashes. Chef Roze Traore is making the most of fall's plentiful produce with three delicious acorn squash recipes to enjoy all week long: stuffed squash stuffed with chorizo, squash salad with walnuts and squash soup with herbed croutons.

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Mixed Grains, Apples and Chorizo by Roze Traore

This recipe is really versatile because you can make it for meat lovers or vegans alike (all at the same time). Feel free to stuff half the squash with chorizo and the other half with vegan sausage to please all your family members or guests!

Bibb Lettuce and Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Feta and Walnuts by Roze Traore

This salad is a great accompaniment to chicken, fish or any fall meal, be it lunch or dinner. It is fast, fresh and full of flavor.

Acorn Squash Soup with Parmesan and Herb Croutons by Roze Traore

This recipe just tastes and feels like fall to me. It's so comforting, easy to make and impressive to serve to guests because the flavors are far bolder than the 30 minutes cook/prep time should allow.

If you like those make-ahead recipes, you should also try these:

Whole-Roasted Cauliflower with Turmeric and Dates by Priyanka Naik

Loaded Pulled Pork Sweet Potatoes by Dani Spies