Boasting stunning shapes and patterns, and dressed in an eye-catching autumnal color palette, winter squash are undoubtedly some of the most exciting pieces of cool weather produce to shop for. Of course, once you have these gorgeous gourds home from the market, it’s all too easy to fall into a rut of simply slicing and roasting. There’s nothing wrong with enjoying deliciously caramelized chunks of butternut squash as an no-thought-necessary side dish, for sure; but these hard-shelled beauties have more to offer. From acorn to spaghetti squash, here are some of our favorite ways to make the most of winter squash.